20 Products That Are Key to a Better Night's Sleep
Getting enough sleep is so important. It plays a vital role in how your body functions. The quality of sleep you get is a factor when it comes to your physical and mental health. It affects your memory, focus, and cognitive skills (like when you're driving). And when it comes to your body, sleep plays a role in repairing and healing your heart and blood vessels, preventing obesity, maintaining a healthy balance of hormones, and more. According to the National Institute of Health, "the way you feel while you're awake depends in part on what happens while you're sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health."
In short, you're going to want to get good quality sleep (and enough of it, too). But sometimes a restful night of shuteye can feel so elusive. Your routine or schedule might be off or super busy. You might be feeling under the weather. There's a lot of things that can disrupt our sleep hygiene habits. Fortunately, there are some products that can help you get back on track, or at least provide a temporary aid or fix while you figure out your sleep routine. We've compiled some of our favorite options below.
It's important to note, though, that if you are having trouble getting rest and nothing seems to be working, then it's best to see a doctor or healthcare professional who can help create an individualized treatment plan for you.
1. Sakara Sleep Tea
Enjoy this caffeine-free tea during your bedtime ritual. It's a blend of chamomile, lavender, catnip, valerian, and passionflower for a soothing effect.
2. Homedics White Noise Sound Machine
3. The Nue Co. Sleep+
4. Dosist Sleep CBD-infused Gummies
Dosist's sleep gummies contain a blend of CBD and CBN, so they won't give you a high but will help relax and calm your mind and body. It's a vegan formula with blackberry and lavender flavors.
5. Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
Certain essential oils, like lavender, can help promote a good night's rest. One of the easiest ways to use an essential oil is to add a few drops to a diffuser and let it fill the room with a relaxing scent.
6. Vitruvi Sleep Essential Oil
7. Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask
8. Moon Juice Dream Dust
9. Lord Jones High CBD Formula Bath Salts
Bath time can be such a stress-relieving experience before bed. Lord Jones's bath soak contains broad-spectrum, hemp-derived CBD extract plus arnica and calendula flowers; eucalyptus and citrus oils; and Epsom and Himalayan salts.
10. Insight Editions Self-Care: A Day and Night Reflection Journal
Journaling before bed is a nice way to reflect on your day and unwind. This journal has prompts and thought-starters to help you prioritize self-care and cultivate mindfulness.
11. Olly Ultra Sleep Softgels
12. Apple AirPods Pro
13. Hatch Restore
A lot of us use our cell phones as an alarm, which can be so unhelpful if you're trying to limit your phone usage. Hatch's alarm clock really does it all—it acts as a sleep machine and a soothing light, too. If you have a premium subscription, you can design your own bedtime and wake-up routine with lights, meditations, and sounds.
14. ThisWorks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
15. Badger Sleep Balm
16. Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist
17. YnM Weighted Blanket
18. Kin Euphorics Dream Light
19. Parachute Osea for Parachute Sleep Time Bath Salt
20. Patchology Little Helper Supplement Strips: Calm
Patchology's Calm dissolving strips are formulated with ginseng, reishi, and theanine for a de-stressor. It kicks in pretty quickly, too—about five to 15 minutes.
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This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used in the place of advice of your physician or other medical professionals. You should always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider first with any health-related questions.
Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019. In addition to her work at Who What Wear, she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot). She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.
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