Sleep Tight™ Rest & Relaxation Support · Aromatic Blend 2026 Summer Cabinet Sleep 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. Lavender 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. It does not force sleep. It helps create the conditions in which sleep can arrive. Overview Sleep 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. This 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. The 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. Questions & Answers Valerian has a strong smell on its own. Will it make this blend unpleasant? A 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. Why choose this over plain lavender oil? If 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. How long will a 10 mL bottle last? A 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. Can I use it in a household with children, pets, or scent-sensitive people? With 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. The Formula Lavender 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. Valerian 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. Myrrh 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. Ylang 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. Bergamot 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. The 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. Aroma Pleasantly fresh and well balanced despite its complexity. Lavender 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. Applications Diffusion Diffuse 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. Inhalation Place 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. Skin and Body For 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. Ingredients Essential oils of Lavender, Myrrh CO₂, Cajeput, Frankincense Carterii, Ylang Ylang (extra and complete), Bergamot, and Valerian root. Notes and Cautions For external aromatic and properly diluted topical use only. Do not ingest. This is a concentrated aromatic blend with no carrier added. Do not apply undiluted. Apply only to intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Patch test a diluted preparation before broader use. Discontinue if irritation or sensitivity develops. Contains 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. Do not diffuse continuously; diffuse intermittently in a ventilated room and allow scent-sensitive individuals and animals to leave the area. Seek qualified guidance before use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or with young children. Store tightly closed, away from heat and direct light. See Safety & Responsible Use for Ananda's general essential-oil guidance. Of Related Interest For deeper emotional and transitional support, see Awakened Wisdom™. Availability and Sizes Sleep 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. Available size: 10 mL Further Study For 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. Lillehei 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. Inhaled Lavandula angustifolia 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. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2014.0327 McDonnell 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. A 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 Lavandula angustifolia, and found no significant change in sleep duration or latency. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0222 Watanabe E, Kuchta K, Kimura M, Rauwald HW, Kamei T, Imanishi J. Effects of Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) 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. Short-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. https://doi.org/10.1159/000380989 The 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.