Sleeping seems like such a simple task – hop into bed and close your eyes, right? Sadly, for many of us, it really isn’t that easy to fall asleep and we aren’t packing in enough hours every night. February’s {re}box was all about getting enough rest – Winter is a natural time for us to be getting more rest (I’d hibernate if I could!) so I was keen to include lots of products that promote a good night’s sleep.
First up I included a room diffuser from Ela Life in their No2 scent – Rest. It is widely believed that aromatherapy helps with sleep by creating a bedroom environment that is more conducive to falling asleep and staying asleep. Exposure to smells that are associated with a positive mood, calmness, and relaxation may be beneficial in the lead-up to bedtime and through the night.
These scents can slow down your nervous system which is what helps relax your body and prepare it for a good night’s sleep.
Using a lavender-infused massage oil can also increase the effect by relaxing your muscles with a scent that naturally relaxes you which is why I also chose to include a luscious massage bar from {re}box favourite Oak & Soap. Designed for use in either the shower or bath it will help reduce and relax tension in your muscles and encourage you to unwind and calm before bedtime.
My recommendation was to use it in the bath – I suggested subscribers run a deep, hot bath to test their massage bar out on cold, tired muscles and whilst reclining in said bath with a cuppa (or a glass of wine) to enjoy the delicious Biscoff flapjack from the Yorkshire Flapjack company that was also included in the February box.
And finally, just to make sure subscribers headed off to bed in a complete Lavender Haze, I included a Sweet Dreams Pulse Point Oil from Clarity Blend which can be applied to your inner wrists, behind your ears, to your temples and sides of your neck. The perfect combination of Lavender, Frankincense and Geranium, to melt away stress, ease anxiety and balance your body & mind.
If you don’t drift off into the most restful sleep ever after all of this lot, I don’t know what will help you!
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Love
Andrea x
