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Aromatherapy for Sleep, Stress and Anxiety: A Natural Way to Unwind

Aromatherapy for Sleep, Stress and Anxiety: A Natural Way to Unwind

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Ever noticed how a certain scent can instantly calm you down? That’s not just in your head - it's aromatherapy at work.

Your sense of smell is directly connected to the brain’s limbic system - the area that controls emotions, memory, and sleep. That’s why essential oils can be powerful tools to ease stress and support better sleep.

At Sleep Rituals, we craft every candle using 100% pure essential oils to help you unwind, naturally. Here are the top three oils we swear by - and why they actually work.

1. Lavender

Best for: Deeper sleep and less nighttime anxiety

Lavender isn’t just popular - it’s backed by science.

  • A clinical trial published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience found that lavender oil can significantly improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety.

  • It’s also been shown to lower cortisol (your stress hormone) and help you fall asleep faster.

Light our Lavender Essential Oil Candle about 30 minutes before bed - it’s your cue to slow down.

2. Cedarwood

Best for: Feeling grounded and quieting a racing mind

Cedarwood contains a natural compound called cedrol, which has sedative effects. Research suggests it slows your heart rate and activates the parasympathetic nervous system - your body’s rest-and-digest mode.

  • In one study, elderly patients exposed to cedrol reported longer and deeper sleep.

  • Its earthy scent can also help with emotional regulation when you’re overstimulated.

Use our Cedarwood Candle while journaling or after-screen time to ease into stillness.

3. Bergamot

Best for: Emotional balance and late-day calm

Unlike other citrus oils, bergamot relaxes instead of energizing.

  • Studies show it reduces blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety - especially when used in the evening.

  • A 2015 review in Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior found that bergamot can balance mood and improve mental clarity without overstimulation.

Our Bergamot Candle is perfect for post-work transitions or quiet moments before dinner.

How to Use Aromatherapy in Your Sleep Rituals

  • Light a candle 30 - 60 minutes before bed

  • Pair with deep breathing, journaling, or a warm bath

  • Avoid screens and let your nervous system recalibrate

  • Use regularly - the body remembers what feels safe and familiar

Why Our Candles?

Every Sleep Rituals candle is:

  • Made with 90% coconut wax + 10% soy - clean-burning, long-lasting

  • Scented with pure essential oils only - no synthetic fragrances

  • Designed for a 30-hour burn time

  • Poured in reusable eco-conscious concrete jars with a wooden lid

  • Finished with a wooden wick for that gentle, calming crackle

✨ Ready to relax?
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LINKS:

Lavender Essential Oil – Improves Sleep & Reduces Anxiety

🌲 Cedarwood Essential Oil – Grounding & Sedative Effects

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