People have said they are now getting the 'best sleep ever' thanks to an item that you can buy for as little as £3 online. Brits who find it difficult to relax or to fall asleep quickly, say the product 'works wonders' for them.
The item getting plenty of praise is Fresh Skin Beauty's Essential Lavender Oil - which you can buy for just £3.14 on Amazon. Lavender oil has been used for hundreds of years as it is believed to relax the mind and body.
Several studies show using lavender oil for aromatherapy can improve sleep quality, especially in people who suffer with insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Other research shows lavender oil may also increase time spent in deep, slow-wave sleep.
One study from 2015 showed lavender "improved sleep quality for college students with self-reported sleep issues". Lavender oil aromatherapy has also been shown to decrease physical and emotional signs of stress, lowe blood pressure and heart rate, and boost relaxation.
A separate study focussing on oral lavender medication suggested it can improve sleep quality and ease anxiety about as effectively as a low dose of the sedative lorazepam.
On Amazon, Fresh Skin Beauty's Essential Lavender Oil has an overall customer rating of 4.5 stars out of five. In the reviews, Pickles said: "I use this on my pillow before I sleep. Helps to get to sleep straight away."
Emma added: "Best sleep ever! I put a couple of drops on my pillow and I was fast asleep straight away. Definitely had one of the best sleeps ever which is unusual for me as I'm always so stressed and unable to sleep." Colin wrote: "Lovely fragrance. Helps you sleep."
Jean put: "Use it on my pillow to help me sleep. I it does the job, I seem to drift off quickly, and it helps to relax me." Mel typed: "Liquid gold! This is working wonders for me! Have already purchased a second bottle! Great for baths and on pillows to add ease and calming energy! I do t go to sleep without it!"
However, not everyone was as impressed. MDS wrote: "I rarely leave negative feedback, sadly this product is very weak." A second put: "I'm not even gonna lie, it doesn't smell like anything."
Elsewhere, Holland and Barrett is selling a 10ml bottle of Lavender Pure Essential Oil for £6.50. Or if you prefer candles, Dunelm is selling a Lavender Jar Candle with Cork Lid for £4. Another alternative is Boots' AromaWorks Petitgrain and Lavender Reed Diffuser for £11.99.
