14 Beauty Buys for A Better Night's Sleep
You know the drill. You vow to stay aways from screens past 9 o’clock and before you know it you’re snuggled under the covers loosing hours of precious sleep time to the scroll.
Getting a decent night’s slumber is essential at any age but once kids come in to the picture, the idea of 8 straight hours can become somewhat of a unicorn. We might choose to believe that our bedtime screen indulgence is an integral part of our wind down routine but the truth is, this addiction to our screens is doing exactly the opposite
Screen time and the blue light from the screens is not only acting as a stimulant, it’s impacting our circadian rhythm. An integral role in diverse aspects of physical and mental health, a misaligned circadian rhythm can result in excessive daytime sleepiness, anxiety, depression and even dementia. It’s no wonder us sleep deprived parents always feel so crazed!
For those of us struggle to keep away from the screens, the simple act of putting down your phone just 10 to 20 minutes to earlier can make all the difference. Many find a short guided mediation using an app such as Headspace or Calm helpful but for those who aren’t so disciplined, there is no shortage of products to help you drift off to sleep from specialist teas to CBD drops and deep sleep pillow sprays.
Most experts would agree that getting quality sleep is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. To help you prioritise your sleep health we have shared some of our favourite bedtime essentials, to help you get some much needed shut eye, whilst boosting the effects of your beauty sleep.
ALEXANDRA KAY Time To Sleep Essential Oil Blend £20.00
Expertly formulated with 100% natural essential oils to help you prepare for a peaceful night’s sleep, Alexandra Kay’s Time to Sleep s a must for any bedtime regime.
Simply add a few drops to your bath or diffuser and breath in the sleep inducing aroma of Lavender, Bergamot and Frankincense.
NEOM Real Luxury Magnesium Bath Milk £40
Soothe tired muscles as you soak away your stresses with this nourishing bath milk powered with mighty magnesium and 100% natural essential oils.
Pregnancy-safe, this beautifully milky formula also works to moisturise and hydrate skin thanks to skin-restoring jojoba oil, argan oil, vitamin E and aloe vera.
DR. HARRIS Anti-Wrinkle Sleep Mask £59.99 @ Current Body
Keep the light out and the wrinkles at bay with this luxury silk sleep mask by Dr. Harris. Featuring a unique raised silicone dot design - clinically proven to increase emotional relaxation by 67%, this innovative mask also comes with added anti-ageing benefits, reducing wrinkles after just 15 minutes of wear.
THE ORGANIC PHARMACY Magnesium Stress Complex £20
Blending the anti-stress powerhouse that is Magnesium and Calcium, this stress busting complex works to calm the mind, improve sleep and reset your nervous system. While Vitamin D3 helps further, by strengthening bones, muscles and boosting the immune systems.
ESPA Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool £40
Massage away your stress with a Gua Sha.
Used in Chinese holistic health for over 4,000 years, this rose quartz tool will ease away facial tension, promote blood flow and reduces puffiness.
A must buy for teeth grinders or anyone who holds a lot of tension in jaw or forehead.
AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES Support Lavender & Peppermint Shower Oil £55
Soothe your body, mind and skin with Aromoatherphys nourishing body oil. Designed to help you body cope with the stress of travel, different climates and timezones, it’s the perfect bedtime addition for any jet lagged traveler… or sleep deprived parent.
EVE LOM Moisture Mask £72
Sooth tired stressed out skin with this overnight moisture mask jammed packed with nourishing actives Hyaluronic Acid, Irish Sea Moss, Black Oat, and Lecithin. Designed to provide immediate and long term hydration, your skin will feel refreshed, plump and radiant on waking.
DREEM DISTILLERY CBD Night Drops £60
Designed to help you regain deep sleep, Dreem Distillery’s high strength ingestible CBD is blended with calming limonene and lavender to further increase its sleep-inducing properties within 30 minutes for the slumber of dreams.
Restoring balance throughout the body to help you align with your natural sleep cycle, it will never leaving you feeling drowsy or tired on waking.
THIS WORKS Deep Sleep Pillow Spray £21
The original sleep spray. Founded by former Vogue UK Beauty Director Kathy Phillips, the This Works Deep Sleep Spray was created as the perfect remedy to modern living and the consequences of a hectic lifestyle.
A natural, pregnancy-safe sleeping aid infused with lavender, vetivert and camomile, it has been clinically proven to aid a soothing night’s sleep.
SANCTUARY SPA Wellness Solutions De-Stress Bath Salts £8
The perfect remedy to help you to de-stress and unwind. Scientifically proven to help you fall asleep faster and for longer. these calming epson salts have been infused with crystalline flakes of magnesium help to soothe tired and aching muscles, alongside the relaxing scents of violet, jasmine & sandalwood.
We adore this sleeping cocoon for your lips. A shea butter and ceramide-enriched night-time lip treatment, this innovative formula forms a protective shield while you sleep to repair and restore even the most chapped lips.
WELLECO Sleep Welle Fortified Calming Tea £30
Calm an overstimulated mind with this blissful blend of insomnia busting herbs including valerian root and skullcap.
The perfect night time cuppa, Welleco’s fortified tea will help you unwind and leave you ready for sleep.
DODOW DODOW Sleep Aid Device £49.99
If you're struggling to get back to sleep at night the Dodow is for you.
An intelligent sleeping sidekick, this discreet gadget helps to slow down your breathing, offers a meditative distraction to obsessive thoughts and won't disturb anyone else in the room while you're at it.
SILKE LONDON Hair Wrap £50
Enjoy a restful nigh sleep without fretting about your hair. The Silke London hair wrap shields hair against the nightly friction and moisture absorption of bed linen that causes breakages, frizz and split end. Helping to boost growth and shine, while also extending time between your washes and blow-dries, minimizing damage from repetitive restyling.
