Lavender & Rest Routines: How Aromatherapy Supports Recovery

Why Rest Matters in Fall

As days shorten and schedules shift, rest often gets squeezed. Yet recovery is when your body repairs tissues, your skin regenerates, and your nervous system resets. Without it, stress quietly accumulates — showing up as dull skin, fatigue, or overwhelm.

Rest isn’t lazy. It’s one of the most productive things you can give yourself.

The Science of Lavender

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has been studied extensively for its calming and restorative properties. Research shows it can:

• Reduce cortisol (the stress hormone)

• Slow heart rate and lower blood pressure

• Increase slow-wave sleep — the deep, restorative stage where your body and skin repair

No wonder lavender has earned its place as a cornerstone of rest routines.

How to Use Aromatherapy for Recovery

Lavender’s versatility makes it easy to bring into your evening routine:

• Roll-ons: Apply to temples, wrists, or chest 30 minutes before bed.

• Diffusers: Add 4–6 drops to water and run during your wind-down.

• Baths: Blend 2–3 drops of Lavender essential oil with a carrier oil (such as Sunflower or Jojoba) before adding to warm water for a soothing soak.

A 5-Minute Evening Routine

This simple nighttime rhythm signals to your body: it’s time to recover.

1. Cleanse gently with Clarify oil-based cleanser. Follow with your favorite cleanser for a super clean and glowing double-cleanse.

2. Mist, apply Treatments, then Moisturize with your favorite PM moisturizer or Infuse Anti-Aging Face Oil.

3. Apply Collected Aromatic Treatment to temples.

4. Take three long, grounding breaths.

5. Sip tea, dim the lights.

Just five minutes sets the tone for deeper rest.

Beyond Sleep: Recovery as Balance

Fall is the season of release. It reminds us that balance begins with rest.

✨ Reflection Prompt: What one thing can I release this season to make more room for recovery?

Collective Connection

This month’s Reset & Restore 7 Day Glow Collective bundle includes bedtime breathwork, cozy journaling prompts, and the Fall Scavenger Hunt — tools designed to root your evenings in restoration.

Need a Complete Glow Reset??

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The 7 Day Glow Reset Weekend launched last week and it’s already becoming a favorite — a 4-day guided experience with:

• Skincare recipes you can make in your own kitchen

• Curated playlists to set the mood

• Restorative routines for body + spirit

Everything you need to step away from the stress and step into balance — no travel required.

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Conclusion

Rest is the foundation for balanced skin, steady energy, and calm. Lavender and simple evening routines make recovery tangible — one night at a time.

Cross-Link Block: Continue your September Reset Series

✨ Morning Skincare Routines: Double Cleansing → Read →
🍁 Transition Skincare Routines for Fall → Read →
🌿 Movement + Breath: Tiny Routines to Reset Skin & Spirit → Read →
🌙 Lavender & Rest Routines: How Aromatherapy Supports Recovery (you are here)

Next week → Boundaries & Saying No: Simplifying Skincare & Self-Care.

Christine Untiedt | CEO, 7 Day Glow

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