Ultimate Luxury Sleep Essentials to Achieve Deeper Rest
In today's fast paced world, humans, specifically high performers, often struggle with insomnia, sleep anxiety and the constant feeling that they just can't sleep.
If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, a refined night routine with the right sleep essentials can help you sleep deeper and wake up refreshed. Here's how to curate the ultimate sleep sanctuary, step by step, featuring the finest products designed to enhance relaxation and comfort.
Step 1: Bodycare
Body Essentials
The key to unwinding before bed starts in the shower. One quick hack to better sleep is a relaxing self-care ritual focused on body products that encourage calm and relaxation.
Aesop's body essentials, such as their Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm, provide a sensorial experience that hydrates and soothes the skin. Incorporating the above into your night routine can signal to your body that it's time to wind down which can reduce stress levels and prepare you for a peaceful night's sleep.
PRICE: $63 500ML (CLEANSER) & $130 (BODY BALM)
2. Vitamins
Magnesium Glycinate
There are many forms of magnesium on the market but when it comes to sleep, Magnesium Glycinate is highly recommended. Magnesium Glycinate is one of the most bioavailable forms of magnesium, known for its calming properties that support relaxation and deeper sleep.
Studies have shown that magnesium for anxiety is highly effective in calming the nervous system and promoting better sleep quality. A highly reputable brand to consider is Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate, which is well regarded for its purity and effectiveness in reducing tension and improving sleep duration.
PRICE: USD$48 (60 SCOOPS)
3. Bedding
Memory Foam Mattress
Your mattress and pillows significantly impact your ability to rest well. For the ultimate sleep experience, consider investing in a Simmons Beatyrest Black mattress.
Known for its advanced pocketed coil technology, cooling layers and pressure relieving support, Simmons beds provide the perfect balance of comfort and spinal alignment. A high quality bed like this promotes deeper, uninterrupted sleep, ensuring you wake up feeling refreshed and restored.
PRICE: Starting at USD$2599 KING
100% Bamboo Bedsheets
Temperature plays a crucial role in quality sleep. If you overheat at night, it can disrupt your sleep cycle and leave you feeling restless. So when it comes to your bedding, choose 100% natural fibers to ensure breathability and hypo-allergenic properties.
Restday's 100% Bamboo viscose bedsheets are the best cooling bedsheets for those who value comfort, anti-bacterial properties and sustainability. It's luxurious silk-like feel and moisture-wicking fabric ensures you stay cool, dry and cozy throughout the night, allowing your body to regulate its temperature naturally and sleep deeper.
PRICE: Starting at $300 (depending on size and including duvet).
Weighted Blankets
For those experience night-time restlessness, a weighted-blanket can be a game changer. SAATVA's velvet weighted blanket is designed for ultimate comfort and provides deeper pressure stimulation that mimics a therapeutic hug.
Studies show that weighted blankets can reduce cortisol by up to 31%, increase melatonin production and improve sleep quality by 63%. The gentle, even pressure helps calm the nervous system, making it especially effective for reducing sleep anxiety and promoting deeper sleep.
PRICE: Starting at USD$345
4. Bedroom Accessories
Blackout Curtains
Light pollution is a common culprit behind sleep restlessness and insomnia. Investing in high quality blackout curtains will create the optimal sleeping environment by eliminating unwanted light and promoting melatonin production.
For an easy to install option, consider Sleepout Blackout Curtains. Each curtain comes with a specific rod that is easy to install without drilling or difficult installation. They also provide customers 7 days for a full refund if you are unhappy with the amount of light the curtains block as well as lifetime support from Blackout curtain experts.
Ideal for those who suffer from sleep anxiety and need a tranquil, undisturbed rest environment.
PRICE: USD$299
Humidifier and Essential Oils
A dry environment can lead to congestion, dry skin and discomfort - all factors that negatively affect sleep. Using a humidifer paired with essential oils can enhance air quality and encourage deep relaxation.
For a sleek, high quality option, consider the Vitruvi Cloud Cool Mist Humidifer. With its minimalist design and whisper-quite operation, it effortlessly blends into a luxury bedroom setting while improving air moisture levels for more restful sleep.
Pair your humidifier with luxury essential oils from luxury brands like Aromatherapy Associates or from Vitruvi, to achieve the ultimate sleeping experience. Their Deep Relax blends, featuring Lavender, Chamomile and Sandalwood are crafted to calm the mind and body, making them the perfect addition to a night routine designed to combat sleep anxiety and insomnia.
PRICE: $235 - Vitruvi Humidifier is available in White or Beige
Candles
Aromatherapy is a powerful tool for relaxation, and Saan Saan candles offer luxurious, hand-poured, natural scents that help you transition into a restful state.
Saan Saan's Stoneware candles provides a minimalistic aesthetic and is available in various fragrances all focused on providing the perfect ambient environment that encourages mindfulness and signals the body to prepare for sleep.
PRICE: USD$52 (Large)
The modern luxury sleeper understands that a great night's sleep is the foundation for productivity, wellness and beauty. By integrating high-end, scientifically backed sleep essentials such as cooling bedsheets, magnesium glycinate, blackout curtains and premium self-care products, you can transform your nights and wake up feeling truly restored.
Ready to elevate your sleep experience? Start curating your ultimate nighttime routine today and say goodbye to sleep anxiety and insomnia for good.