Scent-sational Sleep: The 3 Step Night Routine For Better Rest

Your night routine could be anything from an intimate, luxurious, and timely ritual to a half asleep, brushing teeth in the shower, haphazard race to get under the sheets. Whatever your wind down style may be, there's always space for a little lavender. It's natural, it's inexpensive, and it works. The truth (as much as the beauty industry hates to see us believe it) is that we don't need expensive creams and medications get a good night's sleep and look/feel better. Lavender has stood the test of time for centuries as a scientifically proven all natural sleep aid (with a boatload of other benefits, too) that can help us wind down faster, fall asleep quicker, and stay in deep sleep longer. So, no matter what you do before you catch some Z's, we've got something that'll keep your dreams sweet.

Night Routine Step 1: Artful Aromatherapy

A good night routine starts with the right mood - to get yourself started, diffuse lavender essential oil, put it on your wrists, or light an essential oil infused candle (artificial fragrance doesn't work the same way! 😉 ) to cultivate sleepy, cozy vibes in your space.

• If you continue aromatherapy as the first step in your daily routine, your brain will eventually associate the scent with sleepy time.

  
  

• Scent works a little differently than other senses - providing a neural highway between the nose and certain functions in the brain (emotions, memory, and subconscious influence) that really make you feel calm, even if you don't feel like feeling calm.

  
  

• This subtle sleep-inducing ritual doesn’t require much effort—just light it, apply it, and let it work in the background while you do your thing!

  
  

• It also smells amazing, and a flickering candle or misty diffuser can be a very cozy sight. Talk about a win-win-win.

Night Routine Step 2: Shower in Serenity

Did you know that bathing at night promotes better sleep? After you bathe and your body cools down, you produce natural melatonin, and your muscles relax. You can double the relaxation by adding a Lavender Infused Soap or body wash, and finishing with a moisturizing, all natural Lavender Infused Lotion.

• Lavender has been shown to reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure, and decrease stress hormones like cortisol. When inhaled, linalool and linalyl acetate (two of lavender’s main compounds) interact with the limbic system—the part of the brain responsible for emotions and relaxation. Pair that with a steamy shower and you'll be drifting off before you dry off 🥱

• A restless mind is one of the biggest obstacles to good sleep. A hot shower is a great way to clear your mind, and lavender’s scent has been linked to lower levels of anxiety and improved mood, which can help quiet racing thoughts before bed. Studies show that lavender essential oil can be as effective as some mild anti-anxiety medications in promoting relaxation.

• Lavender is also gentle and amazing for skin because it's packed with calming compounds that soothe irritation and redness, speed up skin regeneration, balance oil production, and nourishes with antioxidants. Beauty sleep for your skin!

Night Routine Step 3: Steep Dreams

Once you're ready to settle in, there's nothing better than curling up with a cup of something hot. We recommend a nice lavender chamomile tea - two sleepy time super herbs that coincidentally also taste amazing together. Like falling asleep on fresh white sheets in the middle of a flower field.

• The warmth of a nighttime beverage soothes from the inside out, and when that beverage is infused with calming herbs like lavender and chamomile, you're giving your nervous system the signal that it’s time to rest.

  
  

• These gentle herbs are known for their ability to reduce anxiety, calm the digestive system, and promote deeper, more restorative sleep. Plus, they’re caffeine-free, so you’re not unintentionally sabotaging your own slumber.

• If tea’s not your thing, our Lavender White Hot Chocolate is a creamy, dreamy option that tastes like a hug in a mug. It’s sweet, indulgent, and comforting—without being overly rich & heavy. The subtle floral note from the lavender balances the richness of the white chocolate, making it feel special and cozy, even on a weeknight.

Let's Wrap it Up, So You Can Wind it Down

At the end of the day—literally—your night routine isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. Giving yourself a few small, intentional moments to slow down, breathe deeper, and make space for rest. Lavender just happens to be one of the easiest, most effective tools to help you do exactly that.

Whether your routine is a luxurious wind-down or a quick, half-asleep scramble, incorporating lavender in even the smallest way can turn your nights from chaotic to calming. From scent to skin to sip, it’s a gentle nudge back into your body, your breath, and your bed.

So here’s your gentle reminder that the greatest things in life are found in the simplest moments. Light a candle. Steep a cup. Spritz your pillow. Take a breath. And let lavender do what it’s always done—help you rest easy, naturally.

Sweet dreams 💜