Do you have trouble falling asleep or getting a good night's sleep? On Soin-et-Nature, explore a selection of essential oils known for their relaxing and soothing effects on the nervous system, such as fine lavender, petit grain bigaradier or Roman chamomile. Whether diffused, massaged or breathed in at the end of the day, they will help you fall asleep more serenely and rest more soundly, naturally.

How can I sleep better with essential oils?

Essential oils can be an invaluable asset for improving sleep. These natural concentrates are rich in aromatic molecules that can act on our nervous system and emotions. They can help relieve tension, calm the mind and promote sleep.

Among the most popular essential oils for sleep are lavender, chamomile, holy basil, valerian and petit grain bigaradier. Each of these oils has its own benefits and effects on our body and mind, but they all share an ability to promote relaxation and unwinding.

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways to improve sleep. They can be diffused in the bedroom, added to a warm bath, massaged into the wrists, feet or spine, or used as inhalants to benefit from their soothing effect on the respiratory tract.

By choosing high-quality, natural and organic essential oils, we can enjoy their benefits without risk to our health. And by incorporating these oils into our night-time routine, we can help our body and mind to relax, recharge and sleep better.

Using essential oils to improve sleep can therefore be an excellent way of restoring good sleep quality and reducing sleep disorders. So why not try this natural and effective approach to improving your sleep?

Sleep is a recurring natural state of loss of awareness (but without loss of sensory reception) of the outside world, accompanied by a gradual decrease in muscle tone, occurring at regular intervals. On average, human beings spend almost a third of their lives asleep.

The importance of bedtime seems to have an influence on the immune system, while sleep duration does not. In a 2010 study, subjects who went to bed late (around 2-3 a.m.) had a 24% lower lymphocyte count than those who went to bed earlier (between 11 p.m. and midnight). The granulocyte count of late risers was also 18% higher than that of early risers.

Adolescents who went to bed after midnight had more difficulty controlling their impulses. Factors linked to going to bed after midnight include age, a significant number of hours spent looking at screens (smartphone, computer, tablet, TV, etc.) and lack of participation in extracurricular activities, particularly sports.

A study of centenarians found that they all went to bed early, had no trouble falling asleep, woke up early in the morning, took afternoon naps and did not take sleeping pills. Thus, the quantity and habits of sleep could have a major influence on longevity.

The average adult needs eight hours of sleep a night. The human organism restores itself physically during sleep, heals itself and eliminates waste products that accumulate during periods of activity. This restoration takes place mainly during deep slow-wave sleep, when body temperature, heart rate and brain oxygen consumption decrease. Whereas in the rest of the body, restoration processes can take place during both waking and resting phases, in the brain they only occur during sleep phases. In both cases, reduced metabolic activity enables restorative and compensatory processes to take place.

What factors influence sleep quality?

Noradrenaline plays a role in waking and sleeping, dreaming and nightmares.
Dopamine plays a role in sleep and memorization
Serotonin produces melatonin ( sleep hormone)
GABA plays a role in reducing the activity of the neurons to which it binds. When GABA secretion is considerably increased, or when there is too much of it in the body (even exogenously), this can cause sleep disorders.

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What effect does lack of sleep have on the body?

Insufficient or poor-quality sleep affects several systems in the body:

Immune system: Studies show that a late bedtime significantly reduces lymphocyte levels, essential for immune defense.
Nervous system: Teenagers who go to bed after midnight have greater difficulty controlling their impulses.
Cognitive functions: Cerebral restoration only takes place during deep slow-wave sleep, a crucial phase for toxin elimination and neuronal recovery.
Longevity: Research on centenarians indicates that regular sleep habits, such as going to bed early and taking naps, are factors promoting long life.

How do essential oils promote sleep?

Essential oils act primarily on the nervous system and emotions thanks to their volatile aromatic compounds, which easily cross physiological barriers. They can :

Reduce stress and nervous tension.
Promote relaxation of body and mind.
Improve the quality of sleep and maintain continuous sleep.

These effects result from the interaction of essential oils with key neurotransmitters such as serotonin (precursor of melatonin), GABA (inhibitors of neuronal activity) and dopamine.

What essential oil products can I find on the Soin-et-Nature website?

Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of essential oils to meet specific health and well-being needs. Here are the categories available:

For optimum, certified quality, essential oils chemotyped HECT and HEBBD guarantee precise composition and safe use.
For professionals, large-volume essential oils are available for intensive, economical use.
To fight acne naturally, targeted essential oils purify the skin and reduce imperfections.
To effectively combat cellulite, draining and toning essential oils help firm the skin.
To promote healing, specific essential oils accelerate skin tissue repair.
To improve respiratory comfort, decongestant and soothing essential oils help clear the airways.
To boost natural defenses, immunostimulant essential oils support the immune system.
To relieve muscle cramps, natural solutions relax muscles and ease tension.
To effectively ward off insects, repellent essential oils provide natural protection against bites.
To alleviate headaches, targeted essential oils offer a calming and refreshing action.
To accompany a slimming program, draining essential oils help reduce excess and water retention.
To relieve cold symptoms, expectorant and antiviral essential oils provide natural support.
To relax and soothe muscles, relaxing essential oils promote physical well-being after exertion.
To improve sleep quality, soothing essential oils help you fall asleep and get a good night's rest.
To regulate excessive perspiration, purifying essential oils help maintain a feeling of freshness.
To eliminate warts naturally, essential oil-based solutions help treat these skin imperfections.
To combat stress and anxiety, relaxing essential oils help restore calm and serenity.

The essential oils available on Soin-et-Nature offer natural solutions for your daily health and well-being.