I received a sleep spray as part of an Ipsy add-on last year and loved it, but too much of it caused it to smell atrocious.
The buildup gave my pillow a scent that induced vomit. Instead of fading away over time, the sleep spray lingered. My entire room started to smell awful. It was all bad.
Lavender essential oil smells wonderful when diluted — almost candy-like.
I made my own, and it’s working well thus far — totally recommend if you want a sleep spray you know the ingredients of! “Fragrance mixture” in the sleep spray consists of chemical names and can extend to anything beyond what is named. I need more than that because allergies and sensitivities and the horrendous scent.
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Materials
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- spray bottle
- lavender essential oil (or your choice of a calming essential oil/blend)
- witch hazel or isopropyl alcohol
- water (distilled is best, but I use what I have)
How to make the sleep spray
- 15-40 drops essential oil into the bottle, depending on your preferences. I honestly lost count midway, so I probably used closer to 34.
- Add a squirt of witch hazel or alcohol. This makes the spray dry faster and gives it something to cling to. I used witch hazel, but I’ve seen alcohol be used, too. No more than an ounce.
- Give it a whirl/gentle stir.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with water, close, shake.
- Spray, smell, add more drops of essential oil if desired. My spray is on the weaker side.
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