Lavender and Basil Sleep Balm to the rescue on those too-short nights!
Estelle
A few little sleep troubles? Because you can never have too many tricks up your sleeve, I'm sharing this lavender and basil sleep balm. True lavender is recognized for treating restlessness and insomnia, and exotic basil, for its part, soothes anxiety as well as mental fatigue.
- Estelle xx
Level
Beginner
Preparation
10 min
Contains
About 50 ml
Conservation
12 months +
Ingredients
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of raw Quebec beeswax grated (Or 1 tbsp of sunflower wax for a vegan version.)
- 60 ml (4 tbsp) of organic olive oil or another vegetable oil of your choice
- 15 to 20 drops of organic true lavender essential oil (Lavandula officinalis)
- 5 to 10 drops of organic exotic basil essential oil (Ocimum basilicum)
- 50 ml amber glass jar
Insomnia has many causes. This balm makes no miracle claims, so think of it as one more tool in a healthy bedtime routine. If your insomnia sticks around and hurts your quality of life, we encourage you to see a professional!
Check the FAQ at the bottom of this page to learn more about this recipe and its possible contraindications.
Preparation steps
1. In a double boiler, melt the wax and the vegetable oil over medium heat, stirring regularly.
2. Once everything is melted, take the container off the double boiler, add the essential oils and mix well to blend this future “miracle” balm.
3. Pour into a small glass jar and let set in the fridge, uncovered.
For the cute (and fragrant) touch, you can sprinkle a few lavender buds over the balm while it's still liquid.
How to use it
You can apply it on your temples, the inside of your wrists, the crook of your neck, your solar plexus... Whatever works, as long as you can breathe in a few whiffs when it's time to head to dreamland, and it becomes one more tool in your new routine.
On that note, have a lovely night!
