These Are the Best Essential Oils to Use If You Have Trouble Sleeping

In a culture where it almost feels required to be "on" all the time, it can help to have gentle olfactory cues to power us down into sleep mode when it's time to tuck in for the night. Using essential oils for sleep is an easy way to make a nighttime routine feel a little more elevated and intentional, and just putting a few drops in an ultrasonic diffuser (or rolled in a diluted blend onto your wrists) is all that's really needed.

Currently, there's limited scientific research into the effects of aromatherapy and essential oils on sleep, though lavender oil in particular has been shown to be quite effective in promoting deep sleep, leading to more restful mornings. As long as you use essential oils responsibly, they can be a pleasantly soothing addition to the atmosphere.

The scents that calm you down can be a very personal preference, so it can help to sniff out a bunch of blends to find ingredients that resonate with you. These essential-oil roll-ons and droppers are some of our favorites to help bring on those sleepy-time vibes.