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From a skin oil candle to a face and body mask: 9 beauty products to help you unwind before sleeping
By Hanna Ibraheem &Chloe Burcham
Updated 2 years ago
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Struggling to unwind at night? Here, we round up nine products that can help encourage a better night’s sleep.
Whether you’re going through a period of stress or have always been a troubled sleeper, it’s easy to relate to the frustrating feeling of tossing and turning in bed at night.
In fact, according to Mental Health UK, nearly one in five people in the UK aren’t getting enough sleep. On top of that, women, in addition to Black, Asian and other minority ethnic adults, are way more likely to experience poor sleep. It’s thought this is down to the impact of social inequality.
But the importance of getting a good night’s sleep cannot be understated. Regular poor sleep can put you at risk of serious medical conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, says the Sleep Foundation.
It can also greatly affect your mood, with a lack of sleep being strongly associated with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
With all that in mind, we’ve rounded up nine of the best beauty products to help support a better night’s sleep. Of course, there are no miracle cures and these aren’t guaranteed to fix the deeper issues at the root of your sleep problems, but they can encourage you to unwind before trying to sleep.
Best beauty products to support a good night’s sleep
Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Candle
Aromatherapy Associates’s products are all about unwinding – and this candle is no exception. It’s formulated with the equivalent of two 10ml bottles of essential oils, including vetivert, chamomile and sandalwood extracts. Plus, it has an unbleached cotton wick and soy wax, making it the perfect candle to light in your bedroom. Just make sure you extinguish the flame before you fall asleep.
Shop Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Candle at Lookfantastic, £50
Rituals The Ritual of Jing d'Interieur Parfum
If you don’t have the right space for a candle or worry you’ll fall asleep, opt for a room spray instead. This clever Rituals formula is scented with lotus and jujbe to create a soothing atmosphere. Spray it around the room and take a few deep breaths.
Shop Rituals The Ritual of Jing d’Interieur Parfum at Lookfantastic, £30.90
Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask
If you feel like your skin is particularly dry or tight, an overnight face mask can work wonders. This formula contains hydrating heroes such as squalane, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and betaine. It also has antioxidant-rich superberries to protect your skin against environmental aggressors. Apply it to cleansed skin before bed and let it do the hard work while you sleep.
Shop Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask at Cult Beauty, £47
Aveda Chakra 1 Balancing Body Mist Grounded
There are different chakras for different purposes but one worth tapping into before sleep is the root chakra. This is the centre where we ground ourselves for a feeling of security and awareness – and Aveda has created a body mist to help. Spray it around you and put on a soothing meditation for 10 minutes.
Espa Tri-Active Resilience Rest and Recovery Night Balm
Packed full of antioxidant-rich willow herb, smoothing marine bamboo, calming patchouli and nourishing buriti oil, this beauty sleep balm works to feed your skin overnight, boosting your complexion while you sleep and ensuring you wake looking refreshed, more luminous and healthy.
Shop Espa Tri-Active Resilience Rest and Recovery Night Balm at Cult Beauty, £63
Lush Beauty Sleep Face and Body Mask
Give your whole body a pamper with this lavender pre-bedtime mask.
Neom Perfect Night's Sleep Intensive Skin Treatment Candle
Shop Neom Perfect Night’s Sleep Intensive Skin Treatment Candle at LookFantastic, £47
Bubble Overnight Hydrating Sleep Mask
This overnight moisturising mask is suitable for all skin types and has hundreds of great reviews.
Super Healthy Skin™ Amazing Sleep Oil
Made for all skin types, this lightweight facial oil is a dreamy final skincare step before you drift off.
Shop Super Healthy Skin™ Amazing Sleep Oil at Beauty Pie, £22
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