Soft and subtle, soothing and soporific. Gently lull yourself to sleep with this lovely essential oil combination. A blend of Mandarin, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram and Vetivert essential oils.
The easiest is to get a cotton wool ball or a piece of kitchen roll and damp it under the tap. Add a few drops of your chosen oil and pop it on one of the radiators. Don’t be too heavy handed as they are very strong. You can do this in several rooms of the house so that there is a gentle change of atmosphere between the hallway and the living room, for example. If you have a diffuser (either electric or candle) add a few drops of your chosen blend to the water bowl. Make sure the cable is out of the reach of children or pets.
Add a few drops to a ready made base product or shower gel.
And so to bed! Add a few drops of the Sweet Dreams blend to a tissue and place it near your pillow. Essential oils can mark bed linen or wooden surfaces, so put it somewhere where it won’t mark anything. Again, use just a drop or two.
Warning: Essential oils can be toxic to some animals. Consult a veterinary surgeon if concerned.
Professionally qualified aromatherapists have often used pre blended oils as many of the clients coming to them often have similar needs.