If you’ve ever struggled to unwind at night, you’ve probably heard that lavender oil can help with sleep. But does it actually work?
For centuries, lavender has been used in traditional wellness practices to promote calm and relaxation. Today, modern research is beginning to support what generations have long believed: lavender may help improve sleep quality and reduce feelings of stress.
Let’s take a closer look.
🌙 What the Research Says About Lavender and Sleep
Several studies have explored lavender’s potential benefits for sleep:
A 2022 study found that lavender improved sleep quality before insomnia or sleep disorders developed.
A 2020 study observed improved sleep in patients receiving palliative care when lavender oil was used in aromatherapy.
The National Institutes of Health notes that aromatherapy may serve as a supportive complementary therapy for improving sleep quality in certain populations.
While more research is still needed to establish standardized dosing, the evidence suggests that lavender’s calming aroma may support relaxation.
💜 Why Lavender May Promote Relaxation
Lavender essential oil is often associated with calming effects because of its naturally occurring aromatic compounds. When inhaled, scent molecules interact with the limbic system, the part of the brain connected to mood, stress response, and sleep cycles.
In simple terms:
When your body relaxes, your mind can follow.
This is why many people diffuse lavender oil before bed or apply diluted lavender oil as part of their nighttime routine.
🌿 How to Use Lavender Oil for Sleep
If you’re looking to incorporate lavender into your bedtime ritual, here are a few simple methods:
1. Diffuse Before Bed
Add 5–8 drops of lavender essential oil to a diffuser 30 minutes before sleep.
2. Linen Spray
Mix lavender oil with distilled water and lightly mist pillows and sheets.
3. Bath Ritual
Buy a Lavender Bath Bomb and add to a warm bath to relax muscles and calm the mind.
4. Massage Blend
Our Aromatherapy Roll-on can be applied to the temples, wrists, or the back of the neck.
Always make sure your essential oils are diluted in carrier oil before applying to skin.
Put our handmade lavender eye pillows to the test, these are grunted to make your sleep more rested
🌾 Does the Quality of Lavender Oil Matter?
Absolutely.
Not all lavender oils are created equal. Many mass-produced oils are blended, diluted, synthetically altered or just straight mishandled.
At Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, our essential oil is:
Estate-grown in California
Regeneratively cultivated
Steam distilled in small batches
Free from additives or synthetic fragrance
Produced using traditional copper alembic stills
Because we grow and distill our lavender on-site, we maintain control over every step, from field to bottle. We also make sure that the chlorophyll is broken down completely in the bud before removing all other plant material, giving you an oil that comes from 100% dried lavender buds.
The result is a pure, richly aromatic oil that reflects the true character of lavender grown in the Santa Rita Hills.
🌙 Creating a Lavender Sleep Ritual
Better sleep isn’t just about one product , it’s about building a calming routine.
Consider creating a simple ritual:
Dim lights
Diffuse lavender oil
Turn off screens
Practice slow breathing
Allow your body to unwind naturally
Small habits create lasting results.
💜 Experience Estate-Grown Lavender
If you’re looking for a natural way to support relaxation and evening calm, our Estate-Grown Lavender Essential Oil is distilled right here on our family farm.
Small-batch. Pure. Never mass-produced.
👉 Experience the calm for yourself → Shop our Lavender Essential Oil here.