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Deep sleep pillow mist11/24/2023 Soothing Essential Oils for Sleepįor this recipe, I chose a unique blend of oils for relaxation, grounding, and sleep. Rose Absolute and Vetiver are somewhat thicker oils, so you will want to make sure they are fully solubilized before adding to water. I let the oils sit for 24 hours in the alcohol, which I do feel helped them fully solubilize. For a great in-depth article on the science behind this, I highly recommend reading this article by the Tisserand Institute on the “ Effective Use of Alcohol for Aromatic Blending.“įor this pillow mist recipe, I did use 151 proof Everclear and it worked just fine. High proof alcohol, in the right concentrations, is able to preserve and solubilize essential oils. The same is true with essential oils and water. When you combine olive oil and vinegar, the two will separate, even if it takes a little while. It’s very important to use alcohol in this recipe as water and essential oils do not mix. Then you add distilled water to this mixture. ![]() You combine essential oils in high proof grain alcohol, which acts as a medium to safely disperse the essential oils. Making a pillow mist is a lot like making a DIY Air Freshener Spray. So I’ve been working on something to help me calm down before bed: a pillow mist filled with some calming and grounding essential oils. I’ve tried cutting caffeine, limiting screen time, and fasting before bed but not a lot has much help. I find myself lying awake for hours, trying to calm my mind. If I’m honest, it is overwhelming.Īll of this is wreaking havoc on my sleep. We’ve changed our routine completely, started schooling at home, had extra demands from work and children. With the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed. It takes me just a few minutes to fall asleep and stay that way until morning. Spray it on pillows and sheets and let the natural ingredients do their job. ![]() This easy to make pillow mist is the perfect way to unwind after a long day.
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