Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve with Lavender Rose Lemon Balm & Chamomile 2 oz

Description

Discover the transformative power of Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve, a luxurious, herbalist-crafted sleep balm.

This silky salve is specifically formulated to soothe stressed, dry skin while promoting deep relaxation and restful sleep through the proven aromatherapy benefits of four sleep-inducing botanicals. This isn’t just another moisturizer; it’s a concentrated bedtime ritual in a jar, combining intensive skin healing with genuine sleep support that works through both topical nourishment and olfactory pathways.

If you struggle with racing thoughts at bedtime, if stress manifests as dry patches and irritated skin, if you crave a natural sleep aid that doesn’t involve pills or dependencies, Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve offers a gentle solution rooted in centuries of herbal sleep wisdom. This concentrated formula provides targeted treatment for problem skin areas while the calming botanical aromatics work systemically to reduce stress hormones and prepare your entire nervous system for restorative sleep.

Why You Need a Sleep-Promoting Salve

Traditional salves focus only on skin—but your skin and your sleep are intimately connected. Stress disrupts both, and poor sleep makes skin worse while bad skin can prevent good sleep:

The Skin-Sleep-Stress Triangle:

• Stress Damages Skin Barrier – Cortisol impairs skin’s ability to repair and retain moisture
• Poor Sleep Prevents Skin Healing – Most skin repair happens during deep sleep cycles
• Dry, Itchy Skin Disrupts Sleep – Physical discomfort prevents sleep onset and causes waking
• Sleep Deprivation Increases Stress – Creating a vicious cycle of skin damage
• Evening Stress Prevents Sleep Onset – Racing thoughts and anxiety at bedtime
• Nighttime Aromatherapy Works Continuously – Scent affects brain chemistry for hours
• Touch Points Deliver Aromatherapy – Temples, wrists, chest, feet provide ongoing exposure

Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve’s Dual Solution:

• ✓ Intensive Skin Healing – Concentrated butters and botanicals repair damage
• ✓ Sleep-Promoting Aromatherapy – Four clinically-studied sleep herbs
• ✓ Occlusive Protection – Seals in moisture and healing compounds overnight
• ✓ Pulse Point Application – Continuous aromatherapy exposure during sleep
• ✓ Multi-Purpose Treatment – Works on skin AND supports sleep quality
• ✓ Bedtime Ritual Creation – Consistent application signals sleep preparation
• ✓ Safe for All Ages – Gentle enough for children and adults

The Science of Aromatherapeutic Sleep Balms and Salves

Why Topical Application Enhances Sleep

Applying sleep-promoting botanicals to skin isn’t just about the aroma during application—it creates hours of ongoing aromatherapy exposure throughout the night:

The Continuous Exposure Advantage:

When you apply Count Your Sheep Salve to pulse points and skin before bed, you create proximity aromatherapy that works all night long:

• Temples & Forehead – Continuous exposure to olfactory system
• Chest & Neck – Every breath carries aromatic compounds
• Wrists – Proximity to face during sleep provides exposure
• Feet (Soles) – Large pores absorb compounds + aromatherapy from covered feet
• Under Nose – Direct olfactory pathway stimulation

The Olfactory-Sleep Connection:

Your sense of smell has a unique direct pathway to the limbic system—the brain’s emotional and memory center that also regulates sleep. Unlike other senses, scent bypasses the thalamus and goes straight to areas that control:

• Stress hormone production (hypothalamus)
• Emotional responses (amygdala)
• Memory and sleep associations (hippocampus)
• Autonomic nervous system (regulates “fight or flight” vs. “rest and digest”)

This means the lavender, chamomile, rose, and lemon balm in Count Your Sheep directly influence sleep-related brain chemistry—not through placebo, but through real neurological pathways.

The Botanical Quartet for Deep Sleep in a natural salve made with intention.

Lavender: The Sleep Research Champion

Most-Studied Natural Sleep Aid in Concentrated Form

Lavender is the most researched sleep-promoting herb in existence, with dozens of clinical trials validating its effectiveness. In a concentrated salve applied to pulse points, its power is magnified.

Lavender’s Sleep & Skin Benefits in Salve Form:

Proven Sleep Enhancement:

• Increases deep sleep (slow-wave sleep) by up to 20% in clinical studies
• Reduces sleep onset latency (time to fall asleep)
• Decreases nighttime waking and restlessness
• Improves subjective sleep quality and morning alertness
• Particularly effective when applied to temples and under nose
• Works continuously throughout the night when applied before bed
• Safe for nightly use without tolerance or dependency

Stress Hormone Reduction:

• Clinically proven to lower cortisol levels
• Reduces heart rate and blood pressure
• Activates parasympathetic nervous system (“rest and digest” mode)
• Decreases anxiety and racing thoughts
• Creates measurable physiological relaxation

Intensive Skin Healing:

• Powerful anti-inflammatory reduces redness and irritation
• Antimicrobial properties heal stressed, damaged skin
• Promotes cell regeneration during nighttime repair
• Soothes dry, itchy patches that can disrupt sleep
• Accelerates healing of stress-related skin damage

The Mechanism:

Lavender’s linalool and linalyl acetate interact with GABA receptors in the brain—the same receptors targeted by prescription sleep medications, but gently and naturally without side effects or dependency.

Chamomile: Ancient Sleep Remedy in Concentrated Form

5,000 Years of Bedtime Use Validated by Modern Science

Chamomile has been used specifically for sleep and anxiety longer than recorded history. In a concentrated salve, its sedative properties become even more effective.

Chamomile’s Sleep-Inducing Powers:

Natural Sedative Action:

• Contains apigenin—binds to benzodiazepine receptors for gentle sedation
• Promotes drowsiness without morning grogginess
• Reduces sleep onset time significantly
• Particularly effective for anxiety-related insomnia
• Traditional use as a “nervine” (nerve calmer) validated by research
• Works both aromatically (through scent) and topically (through skin)

Anxiety & Racing Thoughts Relief:

• Proven to reduce generalized anxiety disorder symptoms
• Calms the “monkey mind” that prevents sleep onset
• Creates sense of peace and safety conducive to sleep
• Particularly effective when applied to temples and forehead
• Helps with worry-induced insomnia

Skin Soothing & Healing:

• Exceptional anti-inflammatory—reduces irritation that can prevent sleep
• Contains azulene (gives chamomile its blue color and healing power)
• Soothes eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis patches
• Calms itchy skin that causes nighttime waking
• Promotes healing during sleep hours

Perfect Sleep Pairing:

Chamomile and lavender create a synergistic sedative effect—studies show their combined properties for sleep are greater than either herb alone. Count Your Sheep harnesses this ancient combination.

Rose: The Heart-Calming Comforter

Emotional Stress Relief for Bedtime Peace

Rose provides gentle, non-sedating relaxation—perfect for calming emotional stress and worry that prevent sleep onset.

Rose’s Sleep-Supporting Properties:

Emotional Stress & Anxiety Relief:

• Rose scent reduces emotional distress in clinical studies
• Particularly effective for worry, sadness, and emotional overwhelm
• Creates feelings of comfort and safety essential for sleep
• Helps release emotional tension held in the body
• Perfect for stress-related insomnia

Nervous System Calming:

• Activates parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response)
• Lowers heart rate and blood pressure
• Reduces physiological arousal that prevents sleep
• Creates gentle relaxation without heavy sedation
• Allows natural sleep onset

Intensive Skin Nourishment:

• Essential fatty acids repair stressed skin barrier
• Locks moisture into dry, damaged skin overnight
• Antioxidants protect skin during sleep repair cycles
• Creates plumping effect that improves appearance
• Supports collagen production during deep sleep

Lemon Balm: The Gentle Sleep Supporter

2,000-Year History for Sleep Problems

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has been used specifically for sleep difficulties and “nervous complaints” since ancient Greece—making it perfect for modern stress-induced insomnia.

Lemon Balm’s Sleep Benefits:

Sleep Quality Improvement:

• Reduces sleep disturbances and improves sleep quality
• Particularly effective in combination with other calming herbs
• Helps with stress-related insomnia specifically
• Reduces nighttime restlessness
• Traditional use validated by modern research

Calming Without Heaviness:

• Provides relaxation without excessive sedation
• The uplifting citrus-herb scent prevents “drugged” feeling
• Balances relaxation with gentle mood support
• Perfect for evening use—calm but not incapacitated
• Allows natural, healthy sleep onset

Intensive Skin Treatment:

• Gentle astringent properties refine and heal
• Soothes stressed, irritated skin
• Antimicrobial action prevents stress-related breakouts
• Calms inflammation that can disrupt sleep

The Premium Salve Base for Sleep & Skin

Organic Shea Butter: Deep Overnight Nourishment

Shea butter’s intensive moisture is perfect for overnight skin repair—when skin does most of its healing work.

Why Shea Butter is Essential for Sleep Salves:

• Intensive Overnight Hydration – Works while you sleep for maximum benefit
• Skin Barrier Repair – Strengthens barrier damaged by stress
• Anti-Inflammatory – Reduces irritation that can prevent sleep
• Collagen Support – Vitamins A and E work during sleep repair cycles
• Occlusive Protection – Seals in healing compounds all night
• Non-Irritating – Won’t disturb sleep with discomfort

Cocoa Butter: Protective Sleep Barrier

This magical butter adds firmness and extended protection—crucial for all-night skin treatment.

Cocoa Butter’s Overnight Benefits:

• Long-Lasting Protection – Stays on skin throughout sleep
• Deep Moisturization – Saturated fatty acids penetrate deeply
• Antioxidant Protection – Works during nighttime repair
• Firming Properties – Supports overnight skin regeneration
• Comfortable Texture – Absorbs well for sleep comfort

Beeswax: The Overnight Seal

Beeswax is what makes this a true salve—creating the protective barrier that locks everything in while you sleep.

Why Beeswax is Critical for Sleep Salves:

• Occlusive Overnight Protection – Prevents moisture loss during 8 hours of sleep
• Holds Aromatics Close – Keeps sleep-promoting scents near olfactory pathways
• Extended Release – Gradually releases botanical compounds throughout night
• Breathable Barrier – Protects without suffocating skin
• Anti-Inflammatory – Additional calming benefits
• Vitamin A Rich – Supports nighttime cell turnover

Rosehip Seed Oil: Overnight Skin Regeneration

Rosehip oil’s regenerative properties are enhanced when given 8 hours to work undisturbed during sleep.

Rosehip’s Sleep-Time Skin Repair:

• Natural Retinol (Vitamin A) – Works during sleep repair cycles
• Cell Regeneration – Accelerates overnight healing
• Scar & Spot Fading – Most effective during sleep hours
• Essential Fatty Acids – Repair barrier overnight
• Antioxidant Protection – Guards against overnight oxidative stress

The Dual-Infusion Sleep System

Maximum Sleep-Promoting Compounds

Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve employs our dual-infusion process to capture both water and fat-soluble sleep-promoting compounds:

Oil Infusion: Sleep Aromatics & Skin Nourishment

Chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, and rose infused in carrier oils extract:

• Volatile aromatherapeutic compounds
• Fat-soluble sedative phytochemicals
• Essential oils and aromatic esters
• Skin-healing lipids
• Antioxidants for overnight repair

Aloe Infusion: Water-Soluble Sleep Support

The same herbs infused in aloe vera capture:

• Water-soluble calming compounds
• Hydrating polysaccharides
• Additional aromatherapeutic volatiles
• Soothing bioactive compounds

This ensures you receive the COMPLETE sleep-supporting and skin-healing spectrum from all four botanicals.

Who Needs Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve?

If This Sounds Like You…

1. “I can’t turn my brain off at bedtime”

   • Apply to temples and under nose 30 minutes before bed. The aromatherapy works directly on brain chemistry to quiet racing thoughts.

2. “I want natural sleep support without taking pills”

   • This is aromatherapy-based sleep support—clinically proven effectiveness without medications, side effects, or dependencies.

3. “My dry skin keeps me awake at night”

   • The intensive moisture soothes itchy, uncomfortable skin while the aromatherapy promotes sleep—addressing both problems simultaneously.

4. “I need a bedtime ritual to help me wind down”

   • Applying salve to specific points becomes a mindful transition ritual that signals your body: it’s time to sleep.

5. “My child struggles with bedtime anxiety”

   • The gentle, natural formula is safe for children. Apply to their feet (with socks) for calming aromatherapy without face contact.

6. “I have stress-related eczema or psoriasis patches”

   • The anti-inflammatory botanicals heal skin while reducing the stress that triggered the flare-up in the first place.

7. “I need targeted treatment for dry patches”

   • The concentrated salve delivers intensive moisture to problem areas: cuticles, elbows, heels, while providing sleep benefits.

8. “I want to enhance my evening meditation or yoga”

   • Apply before practice. The aromatherapy deepens relaxation and makes transition to sleep easier afterward.

9. “I travel frequently and need portable sleep support”

   • The compact jar travels easily. Apply in hotel rooms to create familiar sleep-promoting environment anywhere.

10. “I want my skincare to do more than just moisturize”

    • Count Your Sheep is functional skincare—it nourishes skin AND supports sleep quality. Two benefits in one product.

Perfect Salve for These Concerns:

✓ Insomnia & Sleep Problems – Natural, gentle sleep support
✓ Bedtime Anxiety – Calms racing thoughts and worry
✓ Dry, Stressed Skin – Intensive overnight healing
✓ Stress-Related Skin Issues – Eczema, psoriasis, irritation
✓ Children’s Bedtime Struggles – Safe for all ages
✓ Need for Ritual – Creates meaningful sleep preparation
✓ Travel Sleep Issues – Portable, consistent support
✓ Medication-Free Approach – No pills, no dependencies

How to Use Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve

The Bedtime Application Ritual

Basic Sleep Support Application

30-60 Minutes Before Bed:

1. Wash hands and ensure skin is clean and dry
2. Take a small amount (pea size) and warm between fingers
3. Apply to these sleep-promoting points:

Primary Sleep Points:

• Temples – Gentle circular massage, close to olfactory pathways
• Under Nose (Above Upper Lip) – Direct aromatherapy exposure with every breath
• Wrists – Pulse points that bring scent near face during sleep
• Chest/Heart Area – Every breath carries aromatherapy
• Behind Ears – Warmth releases aromatics throughout night

Additional Application Points:

• Soles of Feet – Large pores absorb well; cover with socks for intensive treatment
• Cuticles & Hands – Intensive moisture + aromatherapy when hands near face
• Dry Patches – Elbows, knees, any area needing overnight healing

The Mindful Application Process

Application itself becomes a sleep-preparation ritual:

1. Sit in a comfortable position
2. Take three deep breaths before beginning
3. As you apply to each point, inhale deeply
4. Notice the calming scent
5. Use slow, gentle motions—never rush
6. Consciously release tension as you apply
7. Finish with hands in prayer position at heart—inhale deeply
8. Set intention: “I am preparing for restful sleep”

For Children’s Bedtime

Safe, Gentle Sleep Support for Kids:

1. Apply small amount to soles of feet
2. Cover with cotton socks
3. Optional: tiny amount under nose if child tolerates it
4. Make it part of bedtime story routine
5. Creates positive sleep associations
6. Safe for ages 2+ (always test small amount first)

For Intensive Skin Treatment

Combining Sleep Support with Skin Healing:

1. Apply generously to problem areas: dry patches, cuticles, rough heels
2. For hands: Apply thick layer, wear cotton gloves overnight
3. For feet: Apply generously, wear cotton socks overnight
4. For face: Use sparingly on extra-dry areas only
5. Wake to healed, soft skin PLUS better sleep

Creating Your Complete Sleep Ritual

The Count Your Sheep Evening Routine:

90 Minutes Before Bed:

• Count Your Sheep Bath Oil soak (if time permits)
• Or warm shower with Count Your Sheep products

60 Minutes Before Bed:

• Count Your Sheep Face Wash and Toner
• Dim lights throughout home
• Turn off screens

30 Minutes Before Bed:

• Apply Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve to sleep points
• Put on comfortable pajamas
• Read, journal, or gentle stretching
• Chamomile or lavender tea

Bedtime:

• Keep room cool (65-68°F)
• Ensure complete darkness
• Notice the calming aroma as you settle in
• Practice deep breathing
• Allow sleep to come naturally

The Complete Count Your Sheep Collection

Synergistic Sleep & Skin Support

Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve works beautifully as part of the complete system:

1. Bath Oil – Full-body evening relaxation and cleansing
2. Face Wash – Facial aromatherapy and gentle cleansing
3. Toner – Continued botanical benefits and skin preparation
4. Salve – Targeted sleep-point application for overnight aromatherapy

Together, they create a comprehensive sleep-preparation and skin-healing ritual.

Our Clean Beauty Promise

• ✓ 100% Natural Ingredients
• ✓ Fragrance-Free (scent from botanicals only)
• ✓ Preservative-Free (no water = no bacteria growth)
• ✓ Gluten-Free
• ✓ Organic Ingredients Where Possible
• ✓ Certified Cruelty-Free
• ✓ No Parabens, Phthalates, or Synthetic Chemicals
• ✓ Small-Batch Artisan Quality
• ✓ Safe for All Ages (with appropriate use)

Salve Storage & Care

• Bedside Storage: Keep by bed for easy pre-sleep application
• Temperature: Store in cool, dry place; may soften in heat or firm in cold (normal)
• Shelf Life: Up to 12 months when properly sealed
• Keep Clean: Use clean, dry fingers to remove product
• Travel-Friendly: Firm consistency makes it perfect for travel—won’t leak

Salve Product Details

Packaging: Jar or tin with secure lid
Texture: Creamy salve (firmer than lotion, softer than balm)
Color: Natural color from botanicals (may have slight purple tint from lavender)
Scent: Calming lavender, chamomile, rose, lemon balm blend
Origin: Small-batch USA production
Quality: Handcrafted by experienced herbalist

Complete Salve Ingredient List

Count Your Sheep Signature Sleep Infusion:

• Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon Balm, and Rose Infused Carrier Oils
• Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon Balm, and Rose Infused Pure Aloe Vera

Premium Salve Base:

• Organic Shea Butter
• Cocoa Butter
• Beeswax (or plant-based alternative upon request)
• Rosehip Seed Oil

Frequently Asked Questions about Count Your Sheep Salve

• Q: Will this actually help me sleep, or just smell nice?

  A: The sleep benefits are backed by extensive research. Lavender and chamomile have been shown in multiple clinical studies to improve sleep quality, reduce sleep onset time, and increase deep sleep. This is genuine aromatherapy, not just pleasant scent.

• Q: How soon before bed should I apply it?

  A: 30-60 minutes before your desired sleep time is optimal. This gives the aromatherapy time to take effect and creates a transition period between day and sleep.

• Q: Where exactly should I apply it?

  A: For sleep support: temples, under nose, wrists, chest. For skin treatment: any dry patches, cuticles, heels. For children: soles of feet with socks.

• Q: Can I use this every night?

  A: Absolutely! Unlike sleep medications, there’s no tolerance or dependency. Daily use actually enhances benefits as your brain learns to associate the scent with sleep.

• Q: Is it safe for children?

  A: Yes! Lavender and chamomile are gentle enough for children 2+. Apply to feet (with socks) as part of bedtime routine. Always patch test first.

• Q: Will it stain my pillowcase?

  A: When applied 30+ minutes before bed and allowed to absorb, it shouldn’t transfer. If applying to feet, wear socks. Avoid applying to hair or directly on pillow.

• Q: Can I use this if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

  A: The all-natural formula is generally safe, but always consult your healthcare provider about any products during pregnancy or breastfeeding, especially aromatherapy.

• Q: How is this different from just using lavender essential oil?

  A: This combines FOUR synergistic sleep herbs (not just lavender), includes skin-healing butters and oils, and is properly diluted in a skin-safe base. It’s a complete treatment, not just scent.

• Q: I have severe insomnia. Will this cure it?

  A: While not a medical treatment, many people report significant improvement. It addresses multiple factors: stress reduction, aromatherapy, and ritual creation. Use alongside medical treatment for severe cases.

• Q: Can I use this on my face?

  A: Yes, but use sparingly on very dry areas only. It’s richer than facial moisturizer. The temples, forehead, and under-nose application provide facial aromatherapy benefits.

• Q: Will I smell like lavender all day if I use this at night?

  A: The scent is noticeable at application but fades significantly overnight. By morning, it’s very subtle. This is bedtime aromatherapy, not perfume.

• Q: I’m vegan. Can you make this without beeswax?

  A: Yes! We can substitute plant-based wax. Message us directly to request this modification.

The Salve for a Sleep-Skin-Stress Solution

Why Holistic Approaches Work Better

Western medicine tends to treat sleep and skin as separate issues—sleeping pills for insomnia, creams for skin. But these aren’t separate problems; they’re interconnected manifestations of the same root issue: chronic stress.

Count Your Sheep takes a different approach: address the stress that’s damaging both your sleep and your skin. Heal skin intensively while it does its repair work (during sleep). Use aromatherapy to support the natural sleep process rather than overriding it with medications.

This is why people report not just better skin OR better sleep, but improvements in both, plus reduced overall stress and anxiety. When you address the root cause holistically, everything improves.

Small-Batch Quality & Integrity

• Herbalist-Crafted: Made by experienced herbalist who understands botanical sleep support
• Fresh Infusions: Recently prepared for maximum potency
• Quality Control: Every jar personally inspected
• Premium Ingredients: Highest-quality sleep herbs and butters
• No Compromises: No synthetic shortcuts or fillers
• Hand-Poured: Each jar filled with care and intention

Transform Sleepless Nights into Restful Peace

Your Invitation to Natural Sleep

You deserve restful sleep. Your stressed skin deserves intensive healing. Your anxious mind deserves gentle calming. Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve offers all three through the concentrated power of four sleep-promoting botanicals in a luxurious, healing base.

This isn’t just skincare. Beyond simple moisturizing, it offers genuine sleep support and effective stress management. Each nightly application becomes a ritual of self-care that signals to your entire being: it’s safe to rest now. Consider it permission to let go, to soften, to allow the deep, restorative sleep your body is desperately craving.

Every application is an act of kindness to yourself—caring for your skin while supporting your sleep, addressing stress while providing comfort, using nature’s gentlest sleep remedies in their most concentrated, effective form.

Order Count Your Sheep Creamy Skin Salve today and discover what peaceful sleep feels like.

What People Are Saying

“I apply this to my temples every night and fall asleep so much faster. It’s become my favorite bedtime ritual.”

“My daughter’s bedtime anxiety has improved dramatically since we started using this on her feet. She actually asks for it now!”

“I sleep like a baby with this. The scent is heavenly and my cuticles have never looked better.”

“To be honest, I was skeptical about aromatherapy, but this genuinely works. I sleep deeper and wake less often.”

“I keep a jar in my suitcase for travel. It helps me sleep even in unfamiliar hotel rooms.”

Your sleepless nights deserve Count Your Sheep Creamy Salve.

Note: Individual results may vary. Not a substitute for medical treatment of sleep disorders. If you have severe insomnia or sleep issues, consult a healthcare provider. For external use only. Keep out of eyes. Patch test before first use.