Clinically shown to lower blood pressure and improve sleep quality when diffused, bergamot pairs exceptionally well with lavender and sandalwood for a calming bedtime blend. One study found it improved sleep in 64% of participants.
Bergamot is the underrated workhorse of sleep aromatherapy — it's not as famous as lavender but the research on it is compelling, and it smells far more interesting. If lavender alone isn't cutting it, add bergamot to your diffuser.
“One such study of healthy women found that a mixture of bergamot and sandalwood essential oils improved sleep quality in 64% of study participants.”
Sleep Foundation · read full review →
“When bergamot essential oil is experienced as aromatherapy, it may lower blood pressure and improve mental health. These calming properties might be why bergamot is thought to improve sleep.”
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“With this oil, try combining it with your lavender essential oil in a diffuser for maximum effect on relaxation and sleep hygiene. Plus, the two smell great together and make you feel like you're sleeping in nature.”
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“Bergamot: used to reduce stress and improve skin conditions like eczema”
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