{"product_id":"sleep-tight-essential-oil-blend","title":"Sleep Tight™","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ananda-product-description\" style=\"line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. TITLE BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSleep Tight™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eRest \u0026amp; Relaxation Support · Aromatic Blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e2026 Summer Cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 18px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleep Tight™ is a bedtime formula created for those nights when the body is tired but the mind has not quite let go. The room is quiet, the day is finished, and yet something in the system is still holding on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender gives the blend its familiar calming heart, while valerian, myrrh, frankincense, and ylang ylang provide warmth and depth. Bergamot and cajeput keep the composition fresh and open so that it settles without becoming heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does not force sleep. It helps create the conditions in which sleep can arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleep Tight™ was originally created as part of an Ananda Wellness Set, together with Be Happy and Stay Sharp. We are pleased to return it as an Ananda Legacy blend in response to continued requests from customers who remember the original formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a blend for the last part of the evening: diffused briefly before bed, placed nearby on a tissue or other passive aromatic medium, or used in a properly diluted topical preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purpose is simple—to quiet the atmosphere, soften the remaining tension of the day, and help the body recognize that it is time to rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4ddcb; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; list-style-position: inside; color: inherit;\"\u003eValerian has a strong smell on its own. Will it make this blend unpleasant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 12px 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eA fair question. Valerian root oil, used alone, is pungent—earthy, musky, and too much for most people. That is precisely why it appears here in a small proportion, set beneath the lavender, bergamot, and resins. In the finished blend it registers as a grounding depth in the background rather than a dominant note. If you have been put off by valerian before, Sleep Tight™ will not smell the way you remember it; if you enjoy earthy depth, you will find it there when you look for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4ddcb; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; list-style-position: inside; color: inherit;\"\u003eWhy choose this over plain lavender oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 12px 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eIf lavender alone works well for you, it remains an excellent and economical choice, and we sell it. Sleep Tight™ is for those who find lavender pleasant but incomplete—too bright, too brief, or simply too familiar to settle the evening on its own. The valerian and resins add a grounded depth that lavender does not carry by itself, the ylang ylang rounds and softens the whole, and the composition holds in the room longer than a single floral top-heavy oil. It is the difference between a note and a chord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4ddcb; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; list-style-position: inside; color: inherit;\"\u003eHow long will a 10 mL bottle last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 12px 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eA 10 mL bottle holds roughly 200 drops. Used as intended—a brief evening diffusion of 4–5 drops—that is about six weeks of nightly use, or considerably longer if you do not use it every night. With passive inhalation (1–2 drops on a tissue or scent stone beside the bed), the same bottle can last three months or more. Sleep Tight™ is concentrated and is meant to be used sparingly; more is not better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; list-style-position: inside; color: inherit;\"\u003eCan I use it in a household with children, pets, or scent-sensitive people?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 12px 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eWith sensible practice, yes. Diffuse intermittently in a ventilated room with the door open, and always allow children, animals, and scent-sensitive household members the freedom to leave the area. Do not apply the blend to children or to animals, and never diffuse in a closed room an animal cannot exit—cats in particular process essential oils poorly and should not be confined with any diffused oil. For young children, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek qualified guidance before use. The passive tissue-by-the-bedside method keeps the aroma close to you and largely out of the shared household air, and is often the best choice in a full house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION — END --\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eThe Formula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender forms the heart of Sleep Tight™. It gives the blend its soft floral body and keeps the composition welcoming rather than medicinal. Lavender is also one of the better-studied aromatic oils for sleep, with human inhalation research examining subjective sleep quality and the experience of waking refreshed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValerian is present in a much smaller proportion, but it is unmistakable. This is the darker, earthier thread in the background—the note an experienced nose will detect after the brighter oils have lifted. Valerian has a long traditional association with rest, although most modern clinical research concerns oral root preparations rather than the inhaled aromatic oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyrrh and Frankincense give the formula its warm resinous base. They hold the composition together and lend it a quieter, more continuous depth without making the blend feel dense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYlang Ylang Extra and Ylang Ylang Complete add softness and body. Together they round the lavender, soften the resins, and give the finished aroma a fuller and more settled character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergamot brings a clear citrus lift, while Cajeput opens the upper register and keeps the heavier materials from closing in on themselves. Without these brighter notes, the combination of valerian, myrrh, and ylang ylang could easily become too dark or weighty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a complex but very well-balanced bedtime blend—fresh enough to breathe easily, warm enough to feel settled, and earthy only in the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleasantly fresh and well balanced despite its complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender and bergamot appear first, softened by ylang ylang and held over a warm resinous base. An acute nose will detect the earthy essence of valerian in the background, but it never overtakes the blend. Cajeput gives the whole composition a clean, open finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eApplications\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiffusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiffuse briefly in the bedroom before retiring, then switch the diffuser off once the room has taken on the aroma. Sleep Tight™ is intended to prepare the atmosphere for rest rather than scent the room continuously through the night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInhalation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace on a tissue, scent stone, or other passive aromatic medium beside the bed and breathe naturally as you settle. It may also be used on bedding where staining is not a concern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin and Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor topical use, dilute in a suitable carrier oil and apply to intact skin before bed. Ananda has traditionally used bedtime blends on the feet or temples, but Sleep Tight™ is a concentrated aromatic blend and should never be applied undiluted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eEssential oils of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bulgarian-lavender-essential-oil\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/a\u003e,  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/myrrh-co2-extract\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMyrrh CO₂\u003c\/a\u003e, Cajeput, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/frankincense-carterii-co2-extract\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFrankincense Carterii\u003c\/a\u003e, Ylang Ylang (extra and complete), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bergamot-fcf-essential-oil\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBergamot\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and Valerian root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eNotes and Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFor external aromatic and properly diluted topical use only. Do not ingest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis is a concentrated aromatic blend with no carrier added. Do not apply undiluted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eApply only to intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePatch test a diluted preparation before broader use. Discontinue if irritation or sensitivity develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eContains Bergamot FCF, a furocoumarin-reduced form of bergamot selected to minimize the phototoxicity concern associated with standard expressed bergamot. Use only in a properly diluted topical preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDo not diffuse continuously; diffuse intermittently in a ventilated room and allow scent-sensitive individuals and animals to leave the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSeek qualified guidance before use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or with young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eStore tightly closed, away from heat and direct light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/pages\/safety-information\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Responsible Use\u003c\/a\u003e for Ananda's general essential-oil guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eOf Related Interest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFor deeper emotional and transitional support, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/awakened-wisdom-essential-oil-blend\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwakened Wisdom™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAvailability and Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eSleep Tight™ is part of the 2026 Summer Cabinet and is available while the current batch remains. It is offered here in response to ongoing demand for sleep and nervous-system support, and is expected to return in succeeding Cabinets as demand warrants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eFurther Study\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b;\"\u003eFor those interested, a selection of research relating to some of the oils in this blend. These studies examine individual constituents or other aromatic blends in specific populations; they do not evaluate Sleep Tight™ itself or establish that it treats a diagnosed sleep condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLillehei AS, Halcón LL, Savik K, Reis R. Effect of Inhaled Lavender and Sleep Hygiene on Self-Reported Sleep Issues: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2015;21(7):430–438.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInhaled \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e used alongside sleep-hygiene practices was associated with improved subjective sleep quality and a greater likelihood of waking refreshed. Sleep quantity did not differ between groups, and participants were college students with self-reported sleep concerns rather than patients with diagnosed insomnia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1089\/acm.2014.0327\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1089\/acm.2014.0327\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcDonnell B, Newcomb P. Trial of Essential Oils to Improve Sleep for Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2019;25(12):1193–1199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA randomized crossover trial of an inhaled blend of lavandin, bergamot, and ylang ylang in cardiac-rehabilitation patients reported improved subjective sleep quality during the aromatic intervention. It tested the combined blend rather than individual ingredients, used lavandin rather than \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, and found no significant change in sleep duration or latency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1089\/acm.2019.0222\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1089\/acm.2019.0222\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatanabe E, Kuchta K, Kimura M, Rauwald HW, Kamei T, Imanishi J. Effects of Bergamot (\u003cem\u003eCitrus bergamia\u003c\/em\u003e) Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Mood States, Parasympathetic Nervous System Activity, and Salivary Cortisol Levels in 41 Healthy Females. Forschende Komplementärmedizin. 2015;22(1):43–49.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShort-term inhalation of bergamot essential-oil vapour was associated with lower salivary cortisol, increased parasympathetic activity, and improvement in some mood and fatigue measures. The study involved 41 healthy women, was brief in duration, and did not evaluate sleep outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1159\/000380989\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1159\/000380989\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-style: italic; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eThe information provided on this page has not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ananda Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"10 ML","offer_id":41507379839133,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/1469\/2765\/files\/10mlSleepTight.png?v=1782126160","url":"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/sleep-tight-essential-oil-blend","provider":"The Ananda Apothecary™  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}