Essential Oil Guide to help sleep few drops of Lavender, Frankincense and Bergamot oils. * The best essential oils for sleep and relaxation are lavender, lemon balm, patchouli, and Roman chamomile. * Lavender is a classic oil that's been used for centuries to help people relax and fall asleep. * Lemon balm is another great choice for relaxation--it's used to treat anxiety and depression, as well as insomnia. Sleepy Balm: * STORE IN SMALL, ROUND, TIN CONTAINERS * 1 TABLESPOON ORGANIC BEESWAX PELLETS * 1 tablespoon organic vitamin E oil * 1 tablespoon organic olive oil * 10 drops lavender essential oil * 10 drops roman chamomile essential oil * 10 drops vetiver essential oil To make, melt the beeswax + vitamin e oil + olive oil in a double boiler (or microwave safe pyrex measuring cup). Once melted, add essential oils and stir well before carefully pouring into your metal tins. Set aside to cool overnight. To use, rub gently on your neck, back, wrists before bed. This will make several tins for to store near bedsides, and make for a nice take along when traveling. Sleepy Time Diffuser Blends:  I like diffusing a combination of the five oils above a half and hour or so in our bedrooms before we actually go to sleep. I change things up quite a bit, but really enjoy a base of lavender. My usual ratio is 6 drops of oil to one full diffuser, and I usually let that run for two hours max. It sends a soft, floral aroma throughout our room and creates a space that makes it easier to fall asleep. We are so used to associating these smells with bedtime, that now when we smell them our brain signals rest is around the corner. Sensory connections are pretty amazing! Frankincense Chamomile Chamomile Mandarin  Bergamot Neroli   Vetiver Ylang Ylang Clary Sage  Marjoram Sweet Geranium Cedar wood * 2 dops of frankincense essential oil * 2 drops of cedarwood essential oil * 2 drops of roman chamomile essential oil The best essential oil blends for sleep If you can’t choose just one fragrance to help you get your forty winks, there are many relaxing essential oil blends for sleep. These diffuser recipes combine relaxing essential oils and grounding essential oils that work together to help you relax, unwind and nod off. Silent night This powerful blend combines the peaceful powers of frankincense with the calming qualities of chamomile and cedarwood. For thousands of years, frankincense has been used in spiritual rituals, and it’s still believed to have a quieting effect on a troubled mind. The captivating fragrance of cedarwood has a comforting quality, complemented by the powerful scent of chamomile. Breathe in, close your eyes and let this recipe transport you to another time. The recipe: * 2 dops of frankincense essential oil * 2 drops of cedarwood essential oil * 2 drops of roman chamomile essential oil Bye bye anxiety Insomnia doesn’t stand a chance against the calming powers of lavender and bergamot essential oil. Both fragrances ground the mind and soothe the body, making this simple blend perfect for a stress-free slumber. An oldie but a goodie, lavender essential oil is still the first port of call for many when insomnia strikes. When combined with the citrus scent of bergamot, lavender creates an intoxicating diffuser blend for sleep when you need it most. The recipe: * 4 drops of lavender essential oil * 3 drops of bergamot essential oil The sweetest sleep Savour these sweet scents as you slowly drift off and let the soothing effects of lavender work with the uplifting powers of sweet orange. Together, these distinctive aromas will leave you feeling refreshed and balanced as you face a new day. Cold-pressed from the skins of yummy sweet oranges, our sweet orange essential oil has an uplifting effect on the senses and helps to reduce anxiety. In this blend, its power works in harmony with the sweet, floral fragrance of lavender to lower your stress levels and leave you feeling sleepy. The recipe: * 3 drops of lavender essential oil * 3 drops of sweet orange essential oil