Let’s get real: life is stressful. It’s hard work keeping up with a full-time job, side hustles, relationships, fitness, and daily chores. Throw a global pandemic on top and it’s a wonder how we’re all staying sane.
Stress may come and go throughout the day, but it tends to really reach its peak at night. By peak, I’m talking Mt. Everest style heights. It might feel impossible to keep your mind from going a bit crazy when your head hits the pillow at the end of a long day.
Luckily, there’s a solution to make your nights feel more like a spa and less like an anxiety attack and it only takes five extra seconds. Two words: Pillow. Spray.
You likely already have many steps in your routine before jumping into bed. Washing your face, exfoliating, toning, serums, creams, brushing your teeth… the list goes on. That being said, it may sound frustrating to have to add another item to the list. But, trust me on this one. The benefits are totally worth the few extra seconds.
Many popular beauty brands have calming sprays in their arsenal, especially clean beauty companies. Pillow sprays can be kept on your bedside table and spritzed on your pillow or between the sheets. Personally, I tend to go a bit crazy and spray the entire bedroom.
This calm-in-a-bottle solution typically includes some type of lavender or other essential oil that encourages peaceful feelings. According to the “sleep doctor” himself, Dr. Michael Breus, “lavender works as an anxiolytic (an anxiety reliever) and as a sedative, to increase relaxation and calm.”
Not only do they make you feel more chilled out as you fall asleep, but pillow sprays can also give you a better night’s sleep overall. Honestly, after a few nights of trying out different sprays, I felt so well-rested than I had in months.
Check out some of the options below if you’re ready to start sleeping like a baby.
Very interesting! I didn’t know this existed.
A pillow spray sounds awesome! I’d never thought of doing this but I think I’ll have to start! Thanks!
It’s such a nice little step in your bedtime routine