The Night Journey | Essential Oil Blend, 10ml

If you work or study late, or exercise in the evening, feel easily irritated or get a sudden burst of energy at bedtime, your cortisol levels may be elevated.

Cortisol is essential for energy and overall health, but when it remains high for extended periods, it keeps the body in a prolonged “fight or flight” state. This can lead to anxiety, inflammation, poor sleep, and burnout.

Rest and relaxation are key to regulating cortisol levels, so instead of late-nights and screen time, consider an evening wind-down ritual with The Night Journey. With naturally calming and sedative properties, this 100% organic essential oil blend — featuring bergamot, ylang ylang, and patchouli — helps shift the nervous system out of a stress response, releasing tension and encouraging a restful night’s sleep.

Used in a diffuser or applied to pulse points, its soothing, botanical compounds support the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, behaviour, and the circadian rhythm. With each breath, tension eases and the mind unwinds – guiding you towards the sense of calm your body craves.

Organic Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) naturally eases stress[1] and promotes restorative sleep[2,3], with a high percentage of d-limonene, a compound found in citrus that boosts mood[4], and linalyl acetate and linalool, which are known to soothe anxiety[5].

Organic Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata var. genuina) is well known for its calming, balancing effect[6], decreasing blood pressure, slowing the heart rate[7] and enhancing sleep quality[8].

Organic Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) significantly reduces work-related stress[9], releasing mood and motivation-enhancing serotonin[10] and calming the body’s “fight or flight” stress response by as much as 40%[11].

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Diffuse: Add a few drops into one of Appellation’s stone diffusers and diffuse throughout the area where you're spending your evening.

Pulse points: Place a drop or two on your pulse points or the palm of your hands. Rub your palms together, cup your hands, and inhale deeply

Add a few drops of The Night Journey to a natural carrier oil and add to a warm bath, use in a soothing, fragrant massage, or wear as a perfume.