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The Best Bath Products To Help You Sleep

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Taking a bath before bed is not only a comforting ritual for many but also a scientifically supported method to improve sleep quality. Delving into the reasons why this simple act can be so effective reveals fascinating insights into human physiology and the intricate dance between body temperature and sleep.

The core principle behind the efficacy of pre-sleep bathing lies in body thermoregulation. Our body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, regulates our temperature over a 24-hour period, usually dropping at night to signal that it’s time to rest. Immersing oneself in warm water about an hour or two before bedtime can accelerate this process. The warmth from the bath increases the body’s core temperature.

Once out of the bath, this heat dissipates into the cooler air, mirroring the natural drop in temperature that occurs in our bodies at night, signaling that it’s time to sleep.

Moreover, taking a bath can also be a deeply relaxing experience, reducing stress and calming the mind. The psychological benefits of bathing – often seen as self-care – cannot be understated. Warm water helps relax muscles and ease tension which is particularly beneficial after a long day of physical or mental activity. This relaxation response not only helps with falling asleep faster but also promotes deeper, more restful sleep.

Here are our favourite bathtime products to help you drift off after a long day:

Olbas Bath (£4.99)

When you’ve got the blocked-up blues, there’s only one thing better than a steaming hot bubbly bath – and that’s a steaming hot bubbly Olbas Bath. Sink into those soothing, Olbas vapours and let the steam help your congestion and stuffiness drift away.

The soothing natural oils in Olbas Bath also make it ideal for relaxing tired, aching muscles.

Wiberg’s Pine Bath Essence (£18.50 Amazon)

A a pharmacy secret that is loved for its revitalising and rejuvenating benefits.

Hannah Gladman, Brand Manager at Wiberg’s explains why bathing promotes sleep;

“There has been research to suggest that bath time can help promote sleep. The warming effect of a bath an hour or two before bedtime can help lower core temperature and signal the circadian sleep cycle. Of course, the additional benefit is that bathing takes you away from stressors and promotes ‘self-care time’.  Scent is also said to transport us to relaxation, Wiberg’s Pine Bath Essence has an invigorating and comforting aroma which will may also help promote mental wellbeing”.

VOYA Indulgent Sea Marine Bath Salts 

RRP £36.00 / 250g / www.voya.ie

VOYA Indulgent Sea Marine Bath Salts are rich in minerals including Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium and Potassium to help detoxify the body. Indulge in a soothing bedtime soak with VOYA Marine Bath Salts, designed to rejuvenate the senses and unwind the body. Enriched with a blend of essential minerals including Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium, this revitalizing formula combines Fucus Serratus (Seaweed), Achill Island Sea Salts, Epsom Salts, and Himalayan Pink Rock for a purifying experience. Nourishing the skin and leaving it feeling velvety, the refreshing scent of Lime and Mandarin essential oils elevates the relaxation, filling the air with a delightful aroma.

Suited for overall wellbeing, the bath salts help with fatigue and tension. Skin is left deeply nourished and remineralised.

Bath In A Box from The Bath Project

The ‘Bath in a Box’ range is a luxurious 100% natural therapeutic bath product that you can mix yourself as part of a beautiful pre-bath ritual, each with added healing ingredients. 

The Bath Project has boxes for Skin, Sleep, Sport, Sensitive and Little Ones.

The Sleep formulation combines quality ingredients aimed at balancing the nervous system, relaxing the muscles, reducing tension and calming the mind. Ingredients such as magnesium flakes are designed to lower blood pressure and ease muscles, in readiness for rest. 

Link to buy:  https://www.thebathproject.com/product/sleep/

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