Recipes

Nodding Off Lotion

This profoundly calming Lotion Blend is perfect for supporting a good night's rest.

These essential oils work to quiet the mind and soothe the body, helping you sleep rather than count sheep!

Ingredients

6 drops of Chamomile Roman Oil

6 drops of Petitgrain (Bigarade) Oil

6 drops of Lavender Oil

2 fl ozs of Lotion - Unscented

Supplies

1 PET bottle with popup cap (2 fl-oz)

Directions

STEP 1

Add 2 fl oz of unscented lotion to an empty 2 oz bottle with a pop-up cap.

STEP 2

Add the essential oils to the lotion.

STEP 3

Blend the oil/lotion mixture by stirring well with a glass stir rod.

STEP 4

Apply to your chest, feet, and neck before bed.

Safety and dilution

This blend was created at a 2% dilution. We recommend a small patch test to ensure there is no skin sensitivity.

Kid safety: For kids between the ages of 5 and10, we recommend 2 drops roman chamomile, 3 drops petitgrain, 3 drops lavender.

Shelf Life

The ingredient with the shortest shelf life remaining becomes the shelf life of the entire blend.

AUTHOR

Jennifer Williams

Lead Educator & Content Creator

Jenny has always had a passion for learning and teaching. She spent years as a high school English teacher, helping people learn new skills, and developing a classroom culture built on trust and collaboration. On a trip to a distillery in Provence, France, Jenny decided to devote herself to aromatherapy after watching distillers transform pink roses into stunning essential oil and hydrosol; and being moved by their passion. She earned her aromatherapy certification at the Aromahead Institute and joined the team at Aromatics International as a co-owner, content creator, and educator. Jenny also serves as an Instructor at the Aromahead Institute.