DIY lavender eye pillows

Help reduce stress and ease headaches with this easy tutorial.


Taking care of your mental health and well-being is more important than ever before. These DIY lavender eye pillows are a great way to help with relaxation. Lavender has calming elements, helping reduce stress and ease headaches. With a few basic ingredients, you can transform a simple sock into a relaxing lavender eye pillow.

Ingredients & materials

  • 2 cups uncooked rice or flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
  • 4 to 6 drops organic lavender essential oil
  • 1 clean sock
  • 1 funnel
  • 1 spoon

Instructions

1

Use the funnel to pour rice into the sock.

2

Add 4 to 6 drops of essential oil to the dried lavender.

3

Mix and add dried lavender to the sock.

4

Tie the end of the sock to secure.

5

Place pillow on eyes and inhale deeply. For enhanced relaxation, heat pillow in microwave for 5 seconds or until slightly warm.

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