Sleep Balm - Somatic Rest

The experience of Sleep Balm is one of deep, somatic rest as the ritual of touch invites the body back into itself, releasing the physical state of wakefulness, easing accumulated tension and supporting an overworked nervous system so it can remember that it is safe to rest.

THE POTENT PLANTS WITHIN
Therapeutic aromatics, herbal nervines, and magnesium-rich plants work synergistically to encourage physical relaxation and deeply restorative rest.

LAVENDER is an herbal sedative that quiets mental chatter and calms a tense nervous system after a full day of stimulation. This familiar aromatic flower is grown and distilled on our very own Biodynamic Laurel Skin farm.

A 3-month infusion of PASSIONFLOWER, SKULLCAP, and VALERIAN, traditional herbal sedatives and antispasmodics, help release physical tension that's been carried throughout the day to support deeper, more restorative sleep.

Offering an added layer of aromatic support, CEDARWOOD, VETIVER, and CLARY SAGE communicate directly with the limbic system, the emotional center of the brain. They work on the HPA axis, encouraging the nervous system to soften its vigilance and avoid disruptive hormonal spikes during sleep.

PUMPKIN SEED + MILKY OATS replenish the nervous system with whole-plant magnesium, alongside nutrients like tryptophan and melatonin, creating a complete botanical approach to rest.

USAGE + RITUAL
Massage a small amount onto neck, shoulders, chest, temples, hands and/or feet at bedtime.

Create a complete bedtime ritual by first misting Sleep Mist onto skin, linens, pillows, and throughout your space.

Follow with an application of Sleep Balm anywhere you're carrying the stress of the day. As the ritual unfolds, notice how a gentle heaviness settles into the body, inviting deep embodiment and making space for long, restorative sleep.

HERBALIST INSIGHT
Sleep isn't simply the absence of wakefulness; it's the result of a nervous system that feels supported enough to let go. Herbalists don't ask, "How do I fall asleep?", we ask "What is keeping my body from resting?". The answer is rarely one thing, so we choose plants that each support a different expression of imbalance in the nervous system and gently guide the body back towards rest.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST
Shea Butter®, Hemp Seed Oil°, Jojoba Oil°, Pumpkin Seed Oil°, Sesame Seed Oil°, Beeswax°, Chamomile Extract°, Rosemary Extract°, House Made Whole Plant Infusions of Passionflower°, Skullcap°, Milky Oat°, Lavender°, Chamomile°, Yarrow°, Nettle®, Valerian°; Essential Oils of Lavender°, Cedarwood°, Myrrh®, Vetiver°, Clary Sage°, Marjoram°
•signifies organically grown ingredient