Which scents promote a good night's sleep?

Did you know that a good night's sleep is super important for your physical and mental well-being? Many people have trouble sleeping due to stress, a busy life or other external factors. Fortunately, scents can help you! Did you know that scents play an important role in creating a soothing atmosphere that helps you relax better, so you can sleep faster and better. In this blog I will tell you which scents promote a good night's sleep and how you can integrate them into your daily routine. With the help of interior scents such as scented candles, room/linen sprays and scented sticks from Roeloffs.

Lavender; the most well-known of the soothing scents

Everyone knows the scent of lavender and its application when it comes to relaxation and sleep. Lavender has been used for these properties for centuries. The scent of lavender helps you to relax your body. It has even been scientifically proven that lavender can slow down your heart rate and therefore lavender is the perfect scent to create a calming sleeping environment.

Chamomile; a gentle sleep aid

Chamomile is best known as an herbal tea, but did you know that the scent of chamomile also has a relaxing and soothing effect? ​​Chamomile calms your nerves, has a comforting effect and can improve the quality of your sleep.

Sandalwood; grounding and soothing

Sandalwood has a deep and earthy scent and is known for its ability to create balance. This scent is often used during meditation and aromatherapy because of its calming properties for your mind. Do you have trouble calming your thoughts? Then sandalwood can be a good choice, it helps you to calm down mentally.

Patchouli; Reduce stress and anxiety

Patchouli is an earthy spicy scent and is known to reduce anxiety and stress. Patchouli also helps you to relax mentally and promotes deep sleep. Patchouli helps you to stay in the here and now.

Vanilla; warmth and comfort

Vanilla brings warmth and comfort, which contributes to a sense of security and relaxation. The subtle sweet scent of vanilla helps you to calm both your body and mind. Vanilla can be very helpful when you are anxious or have trouble relaxing before going to sleep.

Fragrance products with Lavender & Chamomile

In our assortment you will find handmade scented candles, room sprays and fragrance sticks in the scent Lavender - Chamomile. Where not only the scent, but also the stylish design of the scented candle which fits perfectly with the slow living philosophy in which we consciously choose peace and simplicity. The room spray Lavender - Chamomile can be the perfect way to envelop your bedroom in a relaxing atmosphere so that you can fall asleep wonderfully relaxed. This is really the best room spray for when you need help to get into the relaxed state before you fall asleep.

[Go to the scented candle Lavender - Chamomile]

[Go to the room spray Lavender - Chamomile]

Scents for your sleep routine

Now that I've told you a thing or two about which scents can help promote sleep, let's look at how you can incorporate them into your evening routine.

• Scented candles : about 3 to 4 hours before you go to bed, light a scented candle. It is best to do this near the couch, or perhaps even in the bathroom if you take a nice warm bath before bed.
• Please note: despite the fact that our scented candles have been thoroughly tested, never leave them burning unattended. It is and remains an open fire.
• Room spray : Use a room spray in your bedroom, this can be done in the air or on fabric, such as curtains, bedding, etc. You can also use our room sprays as a pillow spray! A few sprays will ensure that you are surrounded by a soothing scent when you go to bed, helping you fall asleep faster.
• Fragrance sticks : Our fragrance sticks are also great to use in smaller bedrooms. Fragrance sticks give off a constant scent, so you are surrounded by calming scents all night long.

Which scents in the webshop are suitable for use for better sleep?

There are 2 scents that are really perfect for this!

• Lavender – Chamomile : This scent has the scent of vanilla in addition to lavender and chamomile. The combination of these three is very powerful for relaxation. Lavender has a calming effect and reduces stress, chamomile mainly provides peace in your body and mind and vanilla adds a sweet warmth that makes you feel comfortable and safe. This helps you relax faster and fall asleep more easily. These scents complement each other and create a perfect balance between deep relaxation and comfort.
• Inner Peace : Balance through the combination of scents. Inner Peace is proven to work well for inner peace. Vanilla brings warmth and comfort while patchouli reduces stress and relieves tension in your mind. Sandalwood ensures that you can be better grounded and helps you to calm your thoughts. These scents reinforce each other, creating a harmonious environment in which you can sleep well.

[Go to the Inner Peace collection]

Slow living and sleep

At Roeloffs, it is not just about spreading wonderful scents, but we also embrace the slow living philosophy. Slow living is about living more consciously, with an eye for the things that really matter. Creating a peaceful sleeping environment with carefully selected scents is an important part of the slow living philosophy. Roeloffs understands the power of scent and the perfect combination with slow living. This ensures that you not only have a beautiful specimen as an addition to your interior, but also a deep sensory effect.

Our handmade fragrance products not only help you sleep better, but also contribute to a more sustainable and conscious way of life. Take a look at the fragrance product collections and discover how you can improve your sleep with the power of scent. Complete your sleep experience!