I’ve had insomnia for most of my adult life and this CBD oil is the only thing that genuinely helped me

Having tried nearly every remedy in the book (be it sleeping aids with valerian or lavender, oil diffusers, baths, and even antihistamines), nothing seemed to have helped me long-term, and even if it did, it would often leave me feeling groggy and drowsy for a good couple of days. When I read up on the benefits of cannabidiol and MCT, both of which are included in the OTO Sleep Drops, I was curious to find out more. So without any further ado, let’s break down how it works and what it’s made from. 

Product deep dive

When picking a CBD-infused product, the first thing you want to look at is the dosage. Although the bottle only contains 15ml of product, it also includes 1500mg of pure CBD, which is one of the most potent and optimal dosages that you can find in a product of its kind. Considering you only need one dropper a day, it’s designed to last you a full 30 days. Speaking of dosage, one dropper provides you with 50mg of pure CBD, which, according to OTO, is the research-recommended amount to actually impact your sleep.

The formula consists of 100% naturally deprived ingredients, including MCT oil, cannabidiol (CBD), lavender extract, butterfly pea flower extract, field mint extract, liquorice extract, lavender oil and spearmint oil. Among these, you’ll notice ingredients such as lavender, which is a known relaxation aid, as well as butterfly pea flower, which helps you feel calm and balanced and is a common ingredient in herbal teas.

GLAMOUR road test: 1 month later

As directed, I used the OTO Sleep Drops every day right before going to bed and admittedly, I didn’t notice a huge difference immediately after the first use. Although I did feel more relaxed than usual, I still struggled to fall asleep as fast as I’d hoped to. That said, after using it consistently for a week, there was a noticeable shift in my sleeping pattern. I noticed that despite most definitely not being a morning person, I started waking up feeling more energised than before. After two weeks, I started sleeping for 6 hours consistently, and although it still wasn’t close to the recommended 8 hours, I woke up feeling as if I had a full night’s worth of sleep, which was a significant improvement. Another small but a very nice soothing benefit was that this product leaves a pleasantly refreshing minty aftertaste that’s not too overpowering.