The 3 Step Night Routine For Better Rest
- Ashley Place
- Apr 12, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 27, 2025
Your night routine could be anything from a curated, luxurious ritual to a half-asleep, brushing teeth in the shower race to get under the sheets. Whatever your wind down style may be, there's always space for a little lavender - it's natural, simple, and effective. Lavender has stood the test of time for centuries as a scientifically proven all natural sleep aid, helping us wind down faster, fall asleep quicker, and stay in deep sleep longer. So, no matter what you do before you catch some Z's, we've got something that'll keep your dreams sweet.
The Importance of a Night Routine
Establishing a good routine is essential for winding down after a busy day, as it provides a space for reflection and relaxation to land. Incorporating calming elements into your nightly routine such as lavender can help cue your nervous system that it's time to rest, guiding you to sleep faster.
Night Routine Step 1: Aromatherapy
A good night routine starts with the right mood. Scent can be one of the most simple & efficient ways to create the bridge between productivity and rest, working passively as you go about your evening as usual. Essential oil blends can be used in a variety of ways, such as applied topically, or an essential oil infused candle. Artificial fragrance doesn't work the same way! 😉
If you continue aromatherapy as the first step in your daily routine, your brain will eventually associate the scent with rest and cue your body to slow down faster.
Scent works differently than other senses in the way that it creates neural highway straight from your nose to brain functions including emotions and memory. This means scent can help your body settle down, even before your thoughts catch up.
This subtle sleep inducing ritual doesn’t require much effort, but can make a big difference. Just light it or apply it, and let it work in the background while you do your thing.
Night Routine Step 2: Shower in Serenity
Bathing at night promotes better sleep. When you step out of the shower and your body cools down, you produce natural melatonin and your muscles relax. To take it a step further, add aromatherapy body care items into your routine to "clean" your brain.
Lavender reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and decreases stress hormones. When inhaled, linalool and linalyl acetate (the two main compounds) interacts with the part of the brain responsible for emotions and relaxation.
A restless mind is one of the biggest obstacles to good sleep. A hot shower is a great way to wash off the day. Lavender’s scent has been linked to lower levels of anxiety and improved mood. This can help quiet racing thoughts before bed. Studies show that lavender essential oil can be as effective as some mild anti-anxiety medications in promoting relaxation.
Lavender is also gentle and amazing for your skin because it's packed with calming compounds that soothe irritation and redness. It speeds up skin regeneration, balances oil production, and nourishes with antioxidants. Talk about beauty sleep for your skin!
Night Routine Step 3: Steep Dreams
Once you're ready to settle in, there's nothing better than curling up with a cup of something hot. We recommend a nice lavender chamomile tea—two sleepy-time super herbs that coincidentally taste amazing together. It's like falling asleep on fresh white sheets in the middle of a flower field.
The warmth of a nighttime beverage soothes from the inside out. When that beverage is infused with calming herbs like lavender and chamomile, you’re giving your nervous system the signal that it’s time to rest.
These gentle herbs are known for their ability to reduce anxiety, calm the digestive system, and promote deeper, more restorative sleep. Plus, they’re caffeine-free, so you’re not unintentionally sabotaging your own slumber.
If tea’s not your thing, our Lavender White Hot Chocolate is a creamy, dreamy option that tastes like a hug in a mug. It’s sweet, indulgent, and comforting—without being overly rich and heavy. The subtle floral note from the lavender balances the richness of the white chocolate, making it feel special and cozy, even on a weeknight.
Let's Wrap it Up, So You Can Wind it Down
At the end of the day, your night routine isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. Giving yourself a few small, intentional moments to slow down, breathe deeper, and make space for rest is crucial. Lavender just happens to be one of the easiest, most effective tools to help you do exactly that.
Whether your routine is a luxurious wind-down or a quick half-asleep scramble, incorporating lavender in even the smallest way can turn your nights from chaotic to calming. From scent to skin to sip, it’s a gentle nudge back into your body, your breath, and your bed.
So here’s your gentle reminder that the greatest things in life are found in the simplest moments. Light a candle. Steep a cup. Spritz your pillow. Take a breath. And let lavender do what it’s always done—help you rest easy, naturally.
Sweet dreams 💜
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