For many people, getting that elusive 8 hours of sleep can be a tough call. There is nothing worse than laying on your bed wondering how you are going to get though the long night ahead staring at the ceiling.
Beginning a before bed routine is an easy and luxurious way to not only get a great night’s sleep, but also go to bed feeling soothed and ready for a restful night. Follow our bedtime tips below to find how incorporating a bedtime bath routine using natural bath and body products can help you feel happy, fulfilled and ready to face the next day.
First of all, start to relieve any anxiety by diving into a bath laced with a generous scoop of relaxing bath soak. It’s been proven that taking a hot bath around 90 minutes before bed can help you fall asleep quicker. A bath before bedtime can also help with natural muscle and pain relief as well as lower blood pressure and in turn, stress. The best natural salts and botanical elements are combined in Gumleaf Essentials Bath Soak to produce a distinctive aromatherapy bathing experience that is sure to leave you feeling relaxed from within.
Whilst soaking your worries away, begin to feel fresh by cleansing your skin with the Gumleaf Essentials Indulgence Hand & Body Wash. Its invigorating aroma will positively affect your mood and help you unwind after a tough day. The best botanical ingredients are combined to create a light lathering wash which leaves your skin scented solely with beautiful essential oils that have passed rigorous testing and certified as entirely pure and natural. Double up on the relaxation by using a body brush to help with lymphatic drainage.
To end your bath, dry off with a fluffy towel and slather on a rich body cream such as Gumleaf Essentials Relaxing Hand & Body Lotion. Using a nightly body cream keeps your skin soft and supple and ready to withstand harsh temperatures. After applying, cup your hands and slowly breathe in to experience the relaxing scents. These non-greasy lotions are blended with macadamia oil, shea butter and olive oil to create a sensuous experience that was created with Buckley and Phillips Aromatics signature scent blends at the forefront.
Finish your evening by stepping into a room filled with the most evocative scents and essential oils. A soothing room spray will ensure the scene is set for you to wind down and relax with the help of a good book and a pair of soft pyjamas. Create an ambience like no other using the Gumleaf Essentials Artisan Candles help to create space for your thoughts. Each candle blend utilises carefully selected essential oils, working in harmony to promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
By adding four simple steps to your bedtime routine, you can enjoy waking up feeling rested and rejuvenated. When it comes to what products to use, be sure to keep in mind the ingredients that are harnessed from nature. These have been used for centuries to produce great results and a sense of wellbeing.
As you can see, it doesn’t take too many changes to create a lasting bedtime routine that incorporates all the benefits of essential oils and natural ingredients to aid a good night’s sleep and a drop in anxious thoughts. What small changes can you make to your day-to-day routine that will help you feel better and be more productive in your waking hours?
