Got my Pur-Sleep Today

First a big thanks for letting me participate.

I liked it. I didn't have toruble with the bottles leaking (yet). I liked the scents, but found I had to move it away from my cpap, even with only one drop of "clear" on it. I moved it about 2-3 feet away and the smell was much less intense. I'm going to try the next one tonight. Ill let you know how it goes. I just love clean and frsh smells, being a sensualist an all. Kinda funny to be one with a mask on your face at night.. real sensual

One suggestion:
I would like to see the oils be pure/one oil versus a mixture. for example, i could choose to put lavender or lemon grass or sandalwood on the pad. I think I might like that better then the prefabricated mixtures.

you also need more things to put the oil on, or make them samller and give you one for each oil.

I'll let you know how my next night/smell goes.

I hated the spice scent. I threw it right out after opening it. Yuck! I liked the "peace" and even a slight combination f "peace" and clear together"....

I had one crazy thing happen, which may be totally unrealated (as my allergies are killing me) But I had trouble breathing. It was like it took too much effort to exhale (with cflex on) and felt pressure in my chest. In had to ramp twice to get to sleep, with lots of popping my mask off cause I had to catch my breath., THis is highly unusal for me. Maybe Im allergic to the oil smells.

Ill try again tonight nad see how it goes.

I hated the spice scent. I threw it right out after opening it. Yuck

Might I suggest that instead of throwing away a scent you don't like, send it to someone that does! People all have different favorites and perhaps you can trade for one you prefer.

I think the spice is really good and hate to think of these really nice oils in the trash!

Ditto here - I don't particularly like spice as much, but added a drop of creme and liked it better. And my AHI has stayed at a steady 0.5 since starting pur-sleep! This is a 1st for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sleeping sounder, not as restless, which added up together = much improved sleep!

SleepingBeauty wrote:

I hated the spice scent. I threw it right out after opening it. Yuck

Might I suggest that instead of throwing away a scent you don't like, send it to someone that does! People all have different favorites and perhaps you can trade for one you prefer.

I think the spice is really good and hate to think of these really nice oils in the trash!

good suggestion on the spice. should have thought of that....

canyongirl wrote: I had one crazy thing happen, which may be totally unrealated (as my allergies are killing me) But I had trouble breathing. It was like it took too much effort to exhale (with cflex on) and felt pressure in my chest. In had to ramp twice to get to sleep, with lots of popping my mask off cause I had to catch my breath., THis is highly unusal for me. Maybe Im allergic to the oil smells.

Were you using Clear? I had a somewhat similar experience, and for this reason I think the peppermint oil is a poor choice for a sleep time EO.

I think I'll stick with Peace, with it's lavender EO.

One suggestion:
I would like to see the oils be pure/one oil versus a mixture. for example, i could choose to put lavender or lemon grass or sandalwood on the pad. I think I might like that better then the prefabricated mixtures.

They do have a couple of these. One of the is creme--a vanilla oleoresin.

You can also buy single essential oils at the local health food store or from online soap and lotion making suppliers.

jen

I bought the Pur Sleep strictly because of the mixtures. I'm not good at mixing things, and it's worth it to me to buy a mix, if it works for me. I can buy straight EO's at Super Supplements, my nearest source.

I tried it last night - two drops of Peace, two drops of Clear. First off, here is my bottle use tip:

To ensure getting single drops from these bottles, hold them parallel to the pad. It will take a few seconds, then drops will begin rolling out. Watch closely, and tilt the bottle back upright after you get the required number of drops out. It takes a little while to start, but when it does, it DOES!

DO NOT SHAKE THE BOTTLE attempting to get oil out. DO NOT TIP BOTTLE UPSIDE DOWN. It works best if you just hold the bottle steady at 90 degrees to the pad, and let the oil drops roll out.

Anyway, I was very tired from two late nights, but couldn't fall asleep. I eventually did, but woke up at 1:45 and couldn't get back to sleep. I finally swapped out the pad, and started a fresh one with JUST PEACE, in case it WAS the peppermint perking me up. I got back to sleep and slept okay. Haven't checked my data.

My first night test - same as any night before Pur Sleep. Plan to continue testing.

My thoughts on the scents - I could definitely smell the clary sage in the Peace. I didn't know what that smelled like, so I sniffed it the other day at Super Supplements, and don't like the odor. It has a.... I don't know, "off" smell to me. Like body odor. Not a pleasant smell to me. Anyway, I noticed it right off, and it took me awhile to get to where I didn't smell it anymore. I may continue using Peace despite that, not totally sure right now.

I think I'll try the Spice tonight. I would probably take that off someone's hands, if they don't want it. I'm a big fan of Orange Spice Tea, Bay Rum, anything with Cloves in it. Come to think of it, I would probably LOVE a pure Bay Rum scent, if anyone knows where to find that.

One of my favorite scents is Ambergris, and that's what I was using for a few nights before Pur Sleep came.

I'd be interested in the new formula of Clear. If I like it better, I'd trade my current bottle of Clear to someone who doesn't want their Spice.

Cheers,
B.

PM sent.

I'd be interested in the new formula of Clear. If I like it better, I'd trade my current bottle of Clear to someone who doesn't want their Spice.

Cheers,
B.

Traded with SleepyRed! But if you want to just DONATE spice to me, feel free to PM!
B.

Vader wrote:

canyongirl wrote: I had one crazy thing happen, which may be totally unrealated (as my allergies are killing me) But I had trouble breathing. It was like it took too much effort to exhale (with cflex on) and felt pressure in my chest. In had to ramp twice to get to sleep, with lots of popping my mask off cause I had to catch my breath., THis is highly unusal for me. Maybe Im allergic to the oil smells.

Were you using Clear? I had a somewhat similar experience, and for this reason I think the peppermint oil is a poor choice for a sleep time EO.

I think I'll stick with Peace, with it's lavender EO.

Sleep Guy,

Thanks for the purr sleep kit. It was very timely in its arrival as my hubby received a new Bipap to help his aerophagia and the new machine odor is not pleasant. Your fragrances covered up the bad odor. The Spice mixture is his favorite with the Peace mixture next. He has not tried Peppermint yet as it seems a little strong for inhalation but he has used peppermint on his forehead for headaches in the past. However, this appears to be a thinner mixture than the one he used on his forehead, temples, and back of neck.

I was surprised that the Peace mixture caused an increased phlegm problem for me (would have expected it more with the other mixtures which I did not try) - probably due to reflux. Does anyone else with reflux have this problem?

Yoga wrote:Sleep Guy,

Thanks for the purr sleep kit. It was very timely in its arrival as my hubby received a new Bipap to help his aerophagia and the new machine odor is not pleasant. Your fragrances covered up the bad odor. The Spice mixture is his favorite with the Peace mixture next. He has not tried Peppermint yet as it seems a little strong for inhalation but he has used peppermint on his forehead for headaches in the past. However, this appears to be a thinner mixture than the one he used on his forehead, temples, and back of neck.

I was surprised that the Peace mixture caused an increased phlegm problem for me (would have expected it more with the other mixtures which I did not try) - probably due to reflux. Does anyone else with reflux have this problem?

Hi Yoga. Please do not try to apply the Clear oil directly to the skin. It is undiluted and will burn like crazy. EOs that are for application to the skin are heavily dilluted in carrier oil first (like 1-3% EO).

The lavender in Peace is a little different. Most people actually do well with direct application but it's still not recommended since it can still cause a reaction if not dilluted.

Peace sometimes makes me feel congested, too (as does Spice sometimes); you're not the only one (and I don't have reflux). If you use it straight, one drop is probably enough. But just the act of reclining on my bed to watch TV makes me congested, too, so it's a combination of factors.

Just keep experimenting until you find something that works for you!

Babette wrote:First off, here is my bottle use tip:

To ensure getting single drops from these bottles, hold them parallel to the pad. It will take a few seconds, then drops will begin rolling out. Watch closely, and tilt the bottle back upright after you get the required number of drops out. It takes a little while to start, but when it does, it DOES!

DO NOT SHAKE THE BOTTLE attempting to get oil out. DO NOT TIP BOTTLE UPSIDE DOWN. It works best if you just hold the bottle steady at 90 degrees to the pad, and let the oil drops roll out.

One of my favorite scents is Ambergris, and that's what I was using for a few nights before Pur Sleep came.

I'd be interested in the new formula of Clear. If I like it better, I'd trade my current bottle of Clear to someone who doesn't want their Spice.

Cheers,
B.

Thanks very much for the extremely helpful bottle directions. I think it will end up on the website if you don't mind.

Also, by the way, whatever you're using that smells like ambergris is not an essential oil (which is fine). Ambergris is an amazing aroma though I've never smelled the real thing, which is extremely rare and worth far more than gold. It's the smell that has been imitated for centuries in India, called "fragrant amber."

I didn't have a reaction last night, but I didnt use the Pur Sleep. I was so tired I just crashed to bed and forgot, but I also did not have ANY of those problems I ahve mentioned before. I will try again tonight and report back....