The Best Products That Will Enhance Your Beauty Sleep

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If you’ve recently had to change your clocks due to daylight saving time, your body might still be adjusting, which in turn may cause you to feel tired and as if you haven’t had a good night’s sleep.

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Getting a good night’s sleep is important for many reasons—when your body is at rest it repairs itself so important functions like cell regeneration and healing can occur. Good sleep keeps your immune system strong, lowers your risk for serious health problems, reduces stress and improves your mood, and helps you think more clearly and perform better on a regular basis.

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Sometimes it can be difficult to fall asleep, especially if you’re stressed, have a lot going on or when there is a time change (either from travel or daylight saving time), which is why incorporating certain practices and products into to your evening routine can work wonders in helping improve the quality of zzz’s you get.

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Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, Board-Certified Physician, Certified Sleep Specialist, Speaker, Author and Founder of the Solution is Sleep LLC, sharers four tips for getting a good night’s sleep:

Start going to bed early right now.

• It’s best to actually start 3 to 5 days before the time change by moving your bedtime back about 15 minutes at a time each day in order to allow your body time to slowly adjust.

• It can be helpful to implement using a device like Helight Sleep that has a programmed red light protocol, before your new bedtime, in order to make it easier to fall asleep earlier and for your body to adjust to the time change.

Keep a consistent bedtime routine.

• Engaging in a consistent and soothing bedtime routine can help ensure that you are actually sleepy at your new bedtime.

Expose yourself to natural light first thing in the morning.

• Light is the strongest factor influencing your circadian rhythm.

• By exposing yourself to natural light first thing in the morning, you help your circadian rhythm to start sending those alerting factors, not only making you more awake and energized, but also making it easier to transition to the new earlier wake time.

Utilize power naps (siesta anyone?)

• Even if you prepare early, the new time change will likely be rough for the first few days.

• Adding in some strategic power napping to your day can help you regain some energy and focus and improve your mood while you’re adjusting to the time change.

At Mindfulness.com, their very own Cory Muscara will be leading a brand-new, free 7-day Sleep Challenge. For 7 consecutive nights, Cory will guide you with practical coaching audios and brand new sleep meditations. Plus, by signing up for the challenge, you’ll get an additional daily email with an inspiring message and “quick win” or tip for improved sleep. The mission is simple: create better sleep habits. The 7-Day Challenge will cover the following:

• The Importance of Not Trying to Sleep

• Positive Impact of Deep Breathing

• The Power of Gratitude

• The Art of Positive Visualization

• Calm Body, Calm Mind

• Focus to Settle the Mind

• Sleep Phrases That Welcome Sleep

Sign up for the free 7-day Sleep Challenge here and read on to discover and shop the best products that will enhance your beauty sleep so you’ll look and feel more refreshed during your waking hours.

Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Well Nourishing Body Treatment ($48.80)

Luxuriate in the velvet richness of this Relax Body Treatment Cream, which is the finest quality, hand-blended concentrate featuring moisture retaining. Velvet flower extract and collagen-supporting Gotu Kola oil help build skin's natural tone and suppleness, while enveloping it in relaxation and nourishment.

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender Vanilla Body Wash & Foam Bath ($13.50)

Wind down after a long day and make this soothing, fast-foaming body wash part of your nighttime ritual. It features aloe and bamboo extract, and is fragranced with natural essential oils and other natural fragrances. Lavender oil inspires tranquility while vanilla absolute calms the mind and encourages relaxation. In addition to other Lavender Vanilla products, Bath & Body Works’ new Aromatherapy Sleep Collection includes Chamomile Bergamot, Rose Lavender, and Cedarwood Vanilla products as well.

Cowshed Essential Sleep Set ($90)

Set the stage for undisturbed and sound slumber with award-winning brand Cowshed’s Essential Sleep Set which includes calming Sleep Bath Salts to relieve muscle tension, then scent your space with notes of Melissa and lemon myrtle in the Sleep Calming Pillow Mist and a Sleep Candle. Free of parabens and mineral oils, the vegetarian products are cruelty-free.

Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon ($89)

Transform skin overnight with this revitalizing treatment gel-cream that optimizes nighttime skin recovery. Motion-activated essential oils work all night to promote a deep, restful sleep for healthier-looking skin by morning. Tamarind seed extract creates a nourishing cocoon of comfort for softer, hydrated skin while Persian silk tree extract reduces signs of skin fatigue and restores vitality.

Equilibria Sleep Gummies ($69)

Infused with 25mg of full-spectrum CBD and 5mg of hemp-derived compounds, these Bordeaux cherry-flavored sleep gummies will help set the stage for a luxurious slumber. They’re also formulated with a botanical blend of chamomile and L-theanine to maximize calm to help balance a healthy sleep-wake cycle.

ESPA Restful Pulse Point Oil ($24.50)

ESPA recently introduced a new blissful scent, Restful, to their portfolio of signature blends. Restful features a harmonious combination of lavender, clary sage, and bergamot—perfect for drifting off into a peaceful night’s sleep. This aromatic rollerball is designed to be used as part of a calming evening routine that promotes a sense of well-being. The soothing aromatherapy blend is conveniently sized to be the perfect bedside companion. The Restful Range also includes a bath and body oil, and a pillow mist.

Fleur Marché Night Party Daily Wellness Gummy ($30)

These tasty gummies feature an adaptogenic blend that combines Valerian Root, Ashwagandha, Passionflower, GABA, magnesium, vitamin B6 and melatonin to keep you dreaming long and hard for a good night’s sleep.

Fx Chocolate Dream ($20)

If you have trouble sleeping, these dark chocolate squares feature cacao bean, 3mg melatonin and 100 mg 5-HTP (per serving) to regulate stress as well as promote sleep and mental clarity. Melatonin and 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) work together to promote the brain’s ability to naturally relax and rest. Like all of their other formulas, these chocolates are sugar-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and vegan. 15 servings per box.

Helight Sleep ($139)

Featuring award-winning technology, the Helight Sleep (which was selected as an official GRAMMYs VIP gift) is a portable and travel-friendly device that helps you experience improved sleep. It emits pure red light at a wavelength of 630 nanometers for 14 minutes, then gradually fades out. As you close your eyes, the wavelength passes through your eyelids and is picked up by photosensitive cells, which triggers a biological response that helps you relax and predisposes the body to natural melatonin production. This signals the body to rest and promotes a deeper, more restful sleep.

Scientifically based and inspired by NASA, the Helight Sleep is 100% safe and natural, and uses a high-capacity USB rechargeable battery. It’s a favorite among pro athletes and is recommended and trusted by sleep doctors.

Jason Wu Beauty Good Night Mr. Wu ($15)

This overnight lip mask is formulated with shea butter, jojoba seed oil and vitamin E to help soothe, nourish and moisturize lips while you sleep. Jojoba seed oil mimics skin’s natural barrier, vitamin E is a powerful and nourishing antioxidant, and shea butter works as an emollient that softens and hydrates skin.

LANCER Overnight Brightening Mask ($95)

This creamy overnight mask melts into skin while you sleep, delivering a powerful yet gentle cocktail of ingredients to brighten, clarify, balance and hydrate skin. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) and niacinimide target hyperpigmentation and protect complexions from free radicals, while silver vine, Chinese plum, and licorice extract promote skin clarity and balance red, grey and yellow tones. Finally, an added dose of deep hydration from red algae envelops and softens skin.

LATHER Quiet Time Eye Pillow ($18)

Quiet the mind and soothe the senses with this relaxing eye pillow. Lavender flowers, with their calming, herbaceous aroma, are combined with organic flax seeds to provide gentle acupressure. Encased in organic cotton.

MONAT Sleep Drops ($69)

This soothing elixir and non-habit-forming custom sleep blend promotes restful sleep without next day drowsiness. MONAT Sleep Drops provides a blend of amino acids including L-Theanine, which signals your brain to chill, plus GABA and 5-HTP.

Nature’s Beauty Lavender Chamomile Sleep Bath Bomb Gift Set Multi-Pack ($22.99)

These luxurious bath bombs will help to wash away stress and clear the mind before bedtime with the relaxing aroma of lavender and chamomile. Naturally derived from clean ingredients, they hydrate skin while you soak with a rich, soothing combination of coconut oil and witch hazel. This blend of ingredients will indulge your senses into a relaxing zen-mode to help prepare for a restful slumber. The convenient 2-pack makes it the perfect gift set that can be shared with a partner or friend.

NEOM Organics Perfect Night’s Sleep Intensive Skin Treatment Candle ($48)

This soothing candle, which can be used on skin, has been expertly re-whipped to be even more intensely nourishing with natural essential oils that hydrate and prepare you for sleep (rapeseed, soybean, sweet almond, jojoba, baobab, and cocoa seed butter). To use, simply light the candle allow it to liquify and pool, blow out, then drizzle the precious oils all over the body and massage deeply to nourish and hydrate.

Oilogic Prego Sleep Essential Oil Roll-On($8.99)

This sleep essential oil roll-on uses a concentrated blend of lavender oil and chamomile oil to help comfort and ease pregnancy discomforts using essential oil blends specifically formulated for mamas and mamas-to-be. Melatonin-free. Cruelty-free and vegan. Roll a generous amount on the chest, neck, and wrists then breathe in deeply.

OLLY Restful Sleep ($13.99-$17.99)

These bedtime gummies boost your body's natural sleep hormone to help mellow your mind and calm your senses so you can relax and get some rest. Contains a blend of Melatonin, L-Theanine and botanicals, and features the tasty flavor of Blackberry Zen.

Omorovicza Midnight Renewal ($200)

This nighttime serum is designed to stimulate optimal skin repair during sleep, resulting in visibly renewed and more radiant skin upon waking. Key ingredients and benefits include retinol; microalgae; Omorovicza’s patented Healing Concentrate, which leaves skin firmer, suppler, and visibly more youthful; bifida and lactococcus ferment lysate, which stimulate skin’s self-renewal process; and polyglutamic acid, which deeply hydrates, plumps, and firms.

Pixi Dreamy-y Mist ($15)

This multi-use, deep sleep-enhancing elixir is packed full of natural aromatics that are known for their soothing and relaxing qualities. The mist is infused with humectants and antioxidants for maximum restorative benefits and can be used as part of your skincare routine or as a pillow mist for a relaxing and calming effect before bed.

Ready To Dream ($30)

Enjoy a better night’s sleep with these vegan capsules that feature a revolutionary blend of 7-hour sustained-release MicroActive® Melatonin to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. They are also formulated with clinically tested Sensoril® ashwagandha to reduce sleeplessness from stress and chelated magnesium, which guides the mind and body into relaxation. A soothing blend of botanicals including Hops, Valerian and chamomile ease and encourage rest. Non-GMO, made with traceable ingredients. Comes with a 30-day supply.

SeneGence VitaSense Sleep Supplement ($40)

VitaSense™ Sleep Supplement is formulated to help relax the mind and promote restful sleep. The unique proprietary blend helps with better sleep, creating a sense of calm, and encouraging the mind to relax, all contributing to helping get a quality night’s rest. Ingredients include magnesium, melatonin, organic Ashwagandha, and the proprietary blend of GABA, L-Theanine, lemon balm leaf extract, and lavender essential oil.

SpaRitual Slow Beauty Foot Balm ($20)

This rich foot balm, formulated with ancient healing ingredients including aloe, papaya extract, tamanu oil, and shea butter, hydrates, soothes, softens, and deeply relieves dry, overworked feet while the rejuvenating scent elevates the senses. Add to feet and let the restoration begin while you sleep.

The Patch Brand Sleep Patch ($12/15 patches)

If you’re having trouble getting quality sleep and don’t enjoy taking pills or supplements, these patches feature a high absorption rate and are a convenient and easy way to get a good night’s rest. Ingredients include melatonin, valerian root, magnesium citrate, vitamin B2 and D3, among others. All you have to do is carefully peel one patch from the sheet, place it on a relatively hair-free part of your body for 30 minutes prior to bedtime, then remove when you wake up. Each patch can be worn up to 12 hours and are free of fillers and artificial coloring.

This Works Deep Sleep Body Whip ($36)

This 99% natural, calming body whip is infused with hemp seed extract and magnesium to rest your mind and renew skin as you sleep. The cruelty-free and vegan formula nourishes and hydrates skin with shea butter, while the award-winning Deep Sleep fragrance will help improve relaxation and sleep quality for a more restful night.

Vena Full Spectrum Restful Night CBD Bites ($49.95)

This hemp-derived, tangerine-flavored Full Spectrum Restful Night Bite includes multiple rest-friendly ingredients like melatonin that will help you enjoy a relaxing and restful sleep. Each bite features 25mg Full Spectrum CBD. Take one bite 30 minutes before bed for sweet, uninterrupted dreams.

Wild Elements Restorative Overnight Body Cream ($44)

This nighttime body cream enhances radiance, repairs skin, and boosts hydration while you sleep so you wake up with soft, glowing skin. A plant-based retinol, sea fennel, encourages rapid cellular turnover for renewed, baby-soft skin while upcycled saffron helps support skin’s nighttime functions by going into overdrive during the overnight circadian cycle. Additional ingredients like protective holy basil and radiance-boosting red clover deliver even more visible improvements for all skin types by sunrise. Features the natural scents of calming lavender, soft gardenia, warm vanilla, and crisp jasmine.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk