There are a lot of store-bought sleep sprays on the market, but they can be expensive. Luckily, it's easy to make your own sleep spray at home with just a few simple ingredients.
The key to a good sleep spray is a relaxing essential oil. Lavender oil is a popular choice, but you could also try chamomile, geranium, or any other oil that has calming properties. You'll also need distilled water and a small spray bottle.
To make the spray, simply combine 20 drops of essential oil with 2 ounces of distilled water in the spray bottle. Shake well to combine, then spray on your pillow or bed sheets about 20 minutes before you want to go to sleep.
You'll need:
- 1/2 cup of distilled water
- 1/2 cup of witch hazel
- 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10-15 drops of chamomile essential oil
To make your sleep spray, simply combine all ingredients in a small spray bottle and shake well.
Spray on your pillow and sheets before bedtime for a relaxing and refreshing sleep.
Here's how to make a sleep spray at home:
You'll need:
- 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers
- 1 tablespoon of lavender blossoms
- 1 tablespoon of valerian root
- 1 tablespoon of hops flowers
- 1 pint of boiling water
- 1 clean spray bottle
Directions:
- Place the chamomile flowers, lavender blossoms, valerian root, and hops flowers in a heat-safe bowl.
- Pour the boiling water over the herbs and let steep for 20 minutes.
- Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place it over another bowl. pour the tea mixture through the cheesecloth-lined strainer to remove the herbs. discard the herbs. let the tea mixture cool completely. Pour it into the clean spray bottle.
To use, spritz onto your pillow before bedtime. You can also spritz your bed sheets if you like.
The spray will help you relax and will promote better sleep.