30 Jul Sweet Summer Sleep
Getting good quality sleep in this heat is no easy task. Whatever you try… windows wide open, fan on, a cooling shower… sometimes we just need a little extra help to settle into a slumber.
But there are a few things you can do to beat the heat and get your Z’s in.
Mattress tech has come a long way since the days of monotype mattresses that did no favours for our backs! Whether it’s memory foam, orthopaedic or sprung that meets your needs – the options are growing. Product of the Year 2018 and 2020 winner, Simba, knows a thing or two about innovation in this category. The brand has seen increased demand since carrying our logo in an area with low consumer confidence.
Simba’s Hybrid pillow is a thing of wonder. Packed full of removable foam ‘Nanocubes’, which you can add or take away to get the pillow exactly how you want it, and the cover is made from a ‘phase-change fabric’ called Stratos, inspired by the technology that helps regulate the body temperature of astronauts. Weighted blankets and sleepwear are also becoming popular for their sleep enhancing qualities. They are thought to promote sleep by providing deep pressure and consistent sensory input to lower physiologic levels of arousal and stress. nodpod, Gravity and Alaska Bear have perfected the weighted sleep mask – a lighter option than the weighted blanket in the heat.
Getting the sleep environment right is vital to a restful night’s sleep. Lighting can play havoc with our body clock especially for those of us sat behind a computer all day. Luckily there are now plenty of options are now out there for lights that are tailored to your needs. Casper’s The Glow Light is ‘designed with sleep in mind’. Its self-dimming, warm light has been created to lull you into a sleep gradually. And you’ll want a cup of Pukka’s Night Time Herbal Tea to sip while you unwind from the day’s events. Some of us like the full spa experience, in which case Saje’s Aroma Gem diffuser might suit your needs. Spritzing some Mario Badescu Facial Spray with aloe, cucumber and green tea might help take the heat down a notch too and will make your skin feel amazing.
Now, that’s a recipe for sweet dreams.
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