Diffusing essential oil blends can improve your ability to fall asleep.

Learn about the right scents to use for sleep blends for diffuser.

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Anything fromtaking a warm showertocurling up with a booktells your brain to turn on sleep mode.

Its so helpful to set the mood and get into that headspace.

Weiss gravitates toward woodier, softer, more grounding fragrances for the evening.

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aromatherapist and founder of L’or de Seraphine

My favorites are cedarwood, sage, and eucalyptus, she says.

you might use a plug-in diffuser or a reed diffuser.

Getting started with a diffuser

First and foremost, you need a diffuser.

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Pre-made blends are helpful as youre just getting started with essential oils, says Weiss.

The cover is made from porcelain while the water reservoir is made from BPA-free plastic.

It also comes in beige and black.

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It features a mix of lavender, frankincense, ylang-ylang, Roman chamomile, and vetiver.

Her favorite is theLor de Seraphine Ares Diffuser($38).

You really cant go wrong.

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aromatherapist and founder of L’or de Seraphine

Theres a million wonderful ways to blend them, she says.

She says to go for the following scents, which are relaxing and aid in stress relief.

Grab one, some, or all of the following essential oils to make your own sleep blend.

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Cedarwood $12.00

Cedarwood is amazing for anxiety, says Weiss.

It has the stress-relieving traits that I find really beneficial for sleep.

Patchouli $14.00

Patchouli has an earthy scent that can help youfeel grounded after a long day.

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Chamomille $14.00

Chamomile teais often pegged as something thats great to help you fall asleep.

Fragrance is so tied to memory, it can take you right back to different places, says Weiss.

If theres a place thats really soothing or impactful for you, fragrance is the tie to that.

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It also comes down to personal preference.

There are some lavenders that Ill enjoy, but Im really particular with them.

Thats why I think its so important to play around and find what works for you.

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