Having trouble sleeping? Try aromatherapy. Our sense of smell is so strong, that certain smells have the ability to cause physical changes to our body. Scents like lavender have the ability to slow down our heart rates, lower blood pressure, and put our bodies in a relaxed state. Here are 13 aromatherapy sprays to try for peaceful rest.
This aromatherapy spray is from Bath & Body Works. The lavender and vanilla spray has a sweet floral scent. The essential oils of lavender and vanilla have some amazing benefits. Lavender aromatherapy can improve sleep quality, soothe migraines, and lower depression, anxiety, and stress levels. According to Soapbox Soaps, the essential oils from vanilla stimulates the brain to release endorphins, also known as happy hormones. This is the aromatherapy spray that I’m currently using and it’s amazing. I’ve always had trouble sleeping, but this spray helps put my mind at ease so I can fall asleep.
You can get this aromatherapy spray from Target. The eucalyptus and lavender spray has a floral, woodsy smell with hints of mint, honey, and citrus. Like lavender, eucalyptus also has some sleep inducing benefits. According to a 2019 Radice Sleep article, eucalyptus oil has a-pinene, b-pinene, and limonene, all powerful compounds known to soothe the mind and clear the blood flow to the brain. We all know lavender is the number one essential oil for relaxation. Pair that with the power of eucalyptus and you’ll have peaceful rest all night.
This aromatherapy spray is from Bath & Body Works. The black chamomile aromatherapy spray is a mix of chamomile oil and bergamot oil. It has a sweet, floral, chamomile tea smell with hints of citrus. Like lavender, chamomile and bergamot help with sleep, anxiety, and depression by reducing the levels of cortisol in the body. Cortisol is a stress hormone, so the essential oils work as natural mood boosters. This is a great aromatherapy spray to use to wake up feeling happy and refreshed.
You can get this aromatherapy spray at Target. The Jasmine and Ylang Ylang aromatherapy spray has a sweet floral and fruity scent with hints of custard, honey, and spice. The essential oils of Jasmine and Ylang Ylang can help reduce feelings of anger, jealousy, and low self-esteem. This is a good aromatherapy spray to have during finals week, or if you’re just having some bad days.
This aromatherapy spray is from Bath & Body Works. The Hawaiian Sandalwood, Eucalyptus and Mandarin aromatherapy spray has a tropical aroma. It has an earthy smell with hints of mint, citrus, and honey. This scent is good for cleaning your mind, grounding your emotions, and boosting your mood. This is one of Bath & Body Works best aromatherapy sprays. For ultimate relaxation, you can buy the lotion and shower gel of the same fragrance.
This aromatherapy spray is from Bath & Body Works. The Eucalyptus and Spearmint aromatherapy spray has a minty scent with hints of citrus. It’s great for relaxing your body and opening up your sinuses for peaceful rest. Even if you don’t need help sleeping, we all get stressed out from time to time, so this is a good aromatherapy spray to keep around.
You can get this aromatherapy spray from Target. The Aloe and Bergamot aromatherapy spray has a fresh floral scent with hints of lime and jasmine petals. It helps alleviate tension, anxiety, and depression.
This aromatherapy spray comes from Rare Essence. The Lavender, Armoise, and Clary Sage aromatherapy spray has floral tea-like and earthy scent. With the relaxing aroma of lavender, this spray will whisk you off to dreamland.
This aromatherapy spray is from Bath & Body Works. The Vanilla and Patchouli aromatherapy spray has a sweet woodsy smell. The patchouli aroma can reduce tension, insomnia, and anxiety. Woodsy fragrances are very relaxing to me, so this is one I’ll definitely be trying out soon.
You can get Abbey & Sullivan’s Sandalwood and Patchouli spray on Amazon. The Sandalwood and Patchouli aromatherapy spray has a sweet, woody fragrance with a hint of spice. The soft sweet scent induces relaxation, promotes positive thinking, and aids in concentration. This is a good aromatherapy spray to use when you’re trying to study or work.
This aromatherapy spray is from Nest Fragrances. The Cedar Leaf and Lavender aromatherapy spray has a woodsy and lavender fragrance. According to a 2021 WebMD article, cedarwood essential oil is a sedative. Inhaling cedrol, a component in cedarwood, helps lengthen sleeping time. After a long day, you just want to sleep. This aromatherapy spray will let you do that uninterrupted.
This aromatherapy spray is from Bath & Body Works. The Violet, Sandalwood, and Eucalyptus aromatherapy spray has an earthy and grassy aroma with hints of mint. Violet, like sandalwood and eucalyptus, is calming and comforting. This is one of my favorite aromatherapy sprays. The scent is very subtle, so I can spray it directly on my pillow and it won’t be overwhelming. Sometimes I like to spray it on my blanket instead when I wrap myself up like a cocoon. It’s very relaxing.
This aromatherapy spray is from Bath & Body Works. The Eucalyptus and Tea aromatherapy spray has a minty tea-like smell with hints of citrus. It’s great for clearing the mind and calming feelings of uncertainty. For recent graduates or students on their final year, the future can seem a little scary. After years of being on a strict assignment-and-deadline schedule, you have to start making your own decisions and hoping they’re the right ones. The feeling of uncertainty can be scary, but this aromatherapy spray will help clear your mind so you can worry less about the future.
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