DIY Aromatherapy Recipes to Help You Breathe Easy at Night
After a long and exhausting day, do you often find it difficult to sleep easy at night? Or do you experience difficulty in breathing, especially at night being under the weather? If that is the case, there are easy steps you can take to sleep better at night.
Nexon Botanics has a series of 3 DIY aromatherapy recipes you can use to help you soothe and breathe easy at night. Say no more to sleepless nights with these aromatherapy DIYs.
3 DIY Aromatherapy Recipes for Easy Breathing
The best way to clear the air before bedtime is through a good old-fashioned diffuser blend. A diffuser blend is simply a combination of multiple essential oils and other ingredients to help purify and deodorize the air.
1) Tea Tree Balm Blend
This recipe is more of a balm to help clear your air passageways. For this recipe, you will need:
- 2 drops of Nexon Botanics Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 2 drops of Nexon Botanics Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 1 ounce of crushed spearmint leaves
This minty blend is perfect for clearing your sinus before bedtime. Moreover, tea tree essential oil is known for its antioxidant properties that deodorize the air, making it easier to breathe.
2) Rosemary Sleep Blend
Sometimes, stress can also make it difficult for you to practice deep breathing. Aromatherapy is a great way to provide stress relief, especially after a long day. So, before sleeping, add the following ingredients to your diffuser:
- 3 drops of Nexon Botanics Rosemary Essential Oil
- 2 drops Chamomile Oil
- 2 ounces of crushed clary sage
- 1 ounce of crushed dried rose petals
This is the perfect bedtime blend to help you relax and wind down. While diffusing this blend, you can also practice a breathing exercise. Inhale deeply through the nose and hold your breath for five seconds before exhaling out from the mouth.
3) Lavender Relaxation Blend
Lavender is one of the strongest fragrances that can be used in aromatherapy. This makes it perfect for helping you breathe easier at night. It also helps to create a soothing and serene environment to help you fall asleep faster. For this blend, you will need:
- 3 drops of Nexon Botanics Lavender Essential Oil
- 2 drops of Nexon Botanics Eucalyptus Oil
- ⅓ cup of crushed lavender flowers
With this blend, experience a visibly improving sinus for restful and deep sleep.
Nexon Botanics Breathe Ease Essential Oil Blend
Apart from these wonderful DIY blends, Nexon Botanics Breathe Ease Essential Oil Blend contains a proprietary blend of essential oils that are a perfect combination for easy breathing. It contains a blend of rosemary, eucalyptus, peppermint, and niaouli oils which have a range of benefits for breathing.
This blend soothes congestion, cough, and seasonal flu. It provides a soothing scent coupled with a comforting environment when it is diffused. The combination of purifying and refreshing oils eases stress and also supports a good night’s sleep.
This blend is also fairly easy to use. Adding a few drops to a diffuser can go a long way. Diffusing this blend for up to 20 minutes before bedtime can help comfort breathing difficulty while creating a peaceful environment for sleep.
From here, you can choose what works for you better: a DIY blend or a blend already fashioned for you? Visit the Nexon Botanics store to explore our entire range of essential oils to make your own DIY aromatherapy blends.