Today is World Sleep Day! Sleep is so important for our daily activities and recharging our energy. It's also an important day to create awareness for sleep disorders and educate on how to identify them and manage them. There are lots of natural ways to improve your sleep and we've got teas, essential oils, balms, eye masks, wheat bags and even some pyjamas!
Physical Garden Sleep Balm
With organic Lemon Balm & Chamomile, this Sleep Balm is a gentle moisturiser perfect to incorporate into your bedtime routine. Rub some on your wrists and temples or use as a relaxing massage rub 30 minutes before bed and let yourself unwind. Completely natural, vegan and handmade in Melbourne.
Perfect Potion Sweet Dreams Pillow Mist
This is one of our favourites and something we use every night. Did you know the scent of lavender can help promote relaxation before bedtime? Simply spray it above your pillow about 10 minutes before bedtime and breathe in the soothing scents as you melt away into dreamworld.
Eco. Essential Oil Trio - Deep Sleep
If you are sensitive to balms and pillow sprays, diffusing essential oils is a great way to enjoy soothing scents without them directly touching your skin.
This set features three essential oil blends that are perfect for sleep:
- Dream Drops Essential Oil Blend
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Sleep Essential Oil Blend
Amazing Oils Magnesium Pro Sleep Lotion
Magnesium is a mineral that has many benefits in the body and may influence some of the processes that promote sleep.
This scientifically formulated lotion assists in mind relaxation, induces sleep, reduces time to fall asleep, and calms and relaxes the nervous system.
Love Tea - Sleep Tea
Emma, Love Tea owner and naturopath has carefully selected this blend of organic herbs, to help support a deeper, more rejuvenating sleep cycle. Herbs used in this blend, including passionflower, valerian and lavender, have traditionally been used to support the nervous system, aid relaxation and improve sleep quality. This is a gentle, comforting blend of earthy botanicals, which offers a smooth, slightly sweet and refined mint finish. This blend is od course caffeine-free.
Black Chicken Remedies Pyramedials – The Scent of Sleep
This pyramid pouch filled with organic lavender buds can be placed beside or even between your pillows to help calm your mind and nervous system. It can also help relieve nervous tension and insomnia.
Wheatbags Love Eye Mask
Keeping light out is essential for falling asleep so investing in a good eye mask is a no-brainer. These masks have comfortable padding for your eyes, feature beautiful patterns and are handmade here in Australia.
Wheatbags Love Eyepillow
So what's the difference between an eye mask and eyepillow? In addition to blocking out light, these eye pillows can be heated up or cooled down to help soothe headaches, tired and puffy eyes. Can also give you great relief when you have a migraine and need a relaxing nap.
Ettitude Sleep Shirt
If you're preparing for a good sleep, you can't forget comfy pyjamas! This Ettitude Sleep Shirt is made from Organic Bamboo Lyocell so it's super soft and lightweight and can be worn year-round. Also great for lounging on a rainy day and best paired with some cozy socks.
Ettitude Sheet Set
And finally to ensure you have the utmost comfort to help with better sleep, get yourself a good pair of sheets! Ettitude make sheets and duvet/doona covers from organic bamboo lyocell that are hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and breathable.
With a 300 thread count (equal to 1000 cotton thread count), they are luxurious, soft, silky and smooth!
We hope this list helps you find a few goodies to help you relax and repair your sleep schedule!
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