Why “Sometimes” Is Better Than “Every Night” When It Comes to Sleep In A Bottle 

If you’ve discovered Canna Oils Sleep In A Bottle, you already know how beautifully it can help you unwind, switch off, and drift into a deeper sleep. Many people tell us it’s become their little nightly ritual — but here’s something important I’d like to share: you don’t necessarily need to use it every single night. 

A friend of ours mentioned that he loved our Sleep In A Bottle (SIAB) but found that if he took a 2-3 night break every now and then, it worked better for him.  This is different from our Ultra products, as they are best used daily to keep the CB2 receptors activated.  

So let’s look at why using SIAB occasionally or as needed may actually work better for your body in the long run. Here’s why:

1. Your body’s natural sleep rhythm is amazing — let’s support it, not replace it

Your body already knows how to sleep. What often gets in the way are stress, overthinking, late-night screens, or lifestyle habits. Natural supplements like SIAB can gently guide your body back into balance, but it’s still important to let your body do its own work. By using SIAB occasionally, you’re teaching your system to reset, rather than becoming dependent on an external cue for sleep.

2. Occasional use helps prevent “tolerance”

Just like caffeine or herbal supplements, your body can get used to anything taken daily.  If you rely on sedative herbs and terpenes every night, over time your body might respond less effectively — meaning you’d need a little more to get the same effect.  Taking short breaks (for example, using it 3–4 nights a week instead of 7) helps keep the formula potent and effective.

3. It helps you tune in to your body’s signals

When you only use SIAB on nights you really need it — like after a stressful day or when your mind just won’t switch off — you become more aware of what truly affects your sleep.  That awareness can lead to lasting improvements in your sleep hygiene: earlier bedtimes, reduced screen time, and better stress management.

4. Herbs and terpenes work best as gentle support

SIAB isn’t meant to force sleep — it’s designed to encourage relaxation.
Using it occasionally helps maintain that gentle relationship with your body, rather than creating a nightly reliance. Think of it as a helping hand, not a crutch.

5. Giving your body a rest can help avoid side effects

Even natural ingredients like valerian, hops, or ashwagandha can build up or interact differently over time.  Occasional breaks can reduce the chance of tolerance, grogginess, or reduced effectiveness and give your body time to naturally rebalance.

How to find your perfect rhythm

There’s no one-size-fits-all, but here are some easy approaches:

• Once you find your “sweet” dosage and you have stabilised your sleep pattern (see instructions on bottle / flyer) – try using it 3–4 nights per week, especially on nights when you know sleep might be more challenging.
• On the “off” nights, support your rest with good habits — dim lights and no screens.
• Notice how your body responds — you will quickly work out when you need it and when you don’t

A final thought

I know that many of you may now be questioning, “Should I be taking my Ultra product daily” – the answer is YES because it works a bit differently to the SIAB.  Click here to find out why.

We like to think of Sleep In A Bottle as a reset button — something to help you reconnect with your natural sleep rhythm when life gets in the way.
Used mindfully and occasionally, it stays effective, supports your well-being, and reminds your body that it really does know how to rest.  I would love to hear your feedback – do you use SIAB every night or occasionally?

Sweet dreams, naturally