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DIY Travel-Size Pillow Sleep Spray

Use this travel-size pillow sleep spray to bring the benefits of aromatherapy with you wherever you go! It's perfect to throw in your purse, in your carry-on bag, or to bring camping! These essential oils can help you fall asleep faster and relieve anxiety. Choose from 5 different essential oil combinations, or mix-and-match oils of your choosing!
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Equipment

  • 1- 1 oz amber glass spray bottle

Ingredients

  • 1 oz distilled water or witch hazel
  • 15-18 drops essential oils (see blends below)

Instructions

  • Add 15-18 drops of essential oils to your 1 oz spray bottle.
  • Add 1 oz of distilled water or witch hazel.
  • Give it a good shake before each use. Enjoy!

Notes

Using 15 drops of essential oils will give you a 2.5% dilution. The dilution rate that is suitable for most people in most circumstances is 2- 3%. If you have really sensitive skin, you may wish to only use a 2% dilution, which is 12 drops. However, I found the scent wasn't strong enough for me with only 12 drops.
Here are 5 different essential oil combinations for a sleep spray. Choose the one that sounds the most appealing to you!:
Soothing Floral
  • 5 drops lavender essential oil
  • 6 drops rose geranium essential oil
  • 4 drops bergamot essential oil
All Lavender
  • 15 drops lavender essential oil
For the Kids (only 12 drops used here)
  • 7 drops lavender essential oil
  • 2 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 3 drops roman chamomile essential oil
Sweet Slumber
  • 6 drops lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 2 drops ginger essential oil
  • 5 drops juniper berry essential oil
Stress Relief
  • 5 drops roman chamomile essential oil
  • 5 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 5 drops sweet orange
If you want to customize the amount of essential oils, refer to this information for properly diluting them:
  • 3% dilution: 18 drops of essential oils per 1 oz of carrier liquid
  • 2% dilution (suitable for most people): 12 drops of essential oils per 1 oz of carrier liquid
  • 1% dilution (most suitable for children, during pregnancy, for really sensitive skin, and around pets): 6 drops of essential oils per 1 oz of carrier liquid