Google trends reveal searches for “why can’t I sleep through the night” are up 2,400%!
As a result, now is the perfect time to elevate nighttime routines to incorporate actions and products that help sleep. Having a bath before bed and using products with soothing ingredients can make a huge difference!
One ingredient that has been used to aid sleep for centuries is lavender. Lavender contains powerful compounds like linalool, linalyl acetate, and camphor, which have calming and sedative effects. These compounds interact with the brain and nervous system to alleviate feelings of anxiety, agitation, and restlessness. As a result, lavender promotes relaxation and makes it easier to fall asleep.
Lavender has long been celebrated for its calming properties, making it a popular natural remedy for promoting sleep. This fragrant herb contains compounds such as linalool and linalyl acetate, which have been shown to interact with the nervous system to foster relaxation. When inhaled, lavender’s soothing scent can reduce anxiety and lower heart rate, helping to ease the transition into sleep.
Research has demonstrated that lavender aromatherapy can enhance sleep quality. One study showed that individuals who inhaled lavender oil before bedtime experienced deeper, more restful sleep and felt more rejuvenated upon waking. The scent can also extend slow-wave sleep, the stage responsible for physical renewal and memory processing.
In addition to its olfactory benefits, using lavender in bedtime routines—such as through essential oils, pillow sprays, or herbal teas—creates a consistent nighttime ritual, signalling to the brain that it is time to wind down and encouraging a more natural sleep cycle.
America’s bestselling soap company, Dr. Bronner’s, has just the products:
Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Pure-Castile Bar Soap (RRP £6.49) or All-One Magic Soap (RRP £9.99) are perfect for washing your face, body and hair in the bath before bed. They are scented with pure lavender and lavandin oils to calm the mind and soothe the body!
Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Coconut Organic Body Lotion (RRP £13.99) nourishes and hydrates the skin with good ingredients: organic jojoba oil to heal and soothe, organic coconut oil to moisturise, organic hemp and avocado oils to keep skin smooth and supple. Plus, this product only contains organic essential oils for fragrance, ideal for those looking for a good night’s sleep!
All available to buy at drbronner.co.uk.
