The Most Effective Products for a Deeper Sleep

Sleep is so integral to the way we function and feel, more than we give it credit for. In this day and age, many people (myself included…) throw trendy, or even trivial, remedies at their bodies to make themselves feel better. Whether that is to feel more energised, focused, immune to the flu, or “glowing from within”. We keep going at the hectic pace we do in life, only attempting to feel better with Lion’s Mane on a morning or daily gummies that claim to soar your collagen levels through the roof. All before stripping back to the basic question of whether you are giving your body a good enough night of sleep.

You get your full eight hours, sure, but were they truly a good eight hours? Forget quality over quantity, this is about quality and quantity. As World Sleep Day approaches, this is your time to ask yourself this question and re-think the way that you sleep. We’ve pulled together a selection of products, from technology to aromatherapy, all to help you hit that REM cycle and achieve a deeper, more restorative night of sleep. Time to revolutionise the way you hit the hay!

Sleepy Spirit

When it comes to drinks before bed, we each have our own remedies—from steeping a relaxing Pukka blend to stirring up the viral ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ that took TikTok’s insomniac community by storm. Sentia Spirits is here to introduce a fresh and functional pre-bedtime drink, placing GABA at the forefront. Co-founder and psychopharmacologist Professor David Nutt explains that, “Sentia enhances GABA in the brain to relax you. Relaxation is a vital prelude to sleep, and increasing GABA also promotes sleep. So, although we have not conducted a formal study on Sentia and sleep, many people tell us they sleep better after drinking Sentia in the evening.”

With all this talk of GABA, what exactly is it? GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter that reduces excessive brain activity and creates a calming effect. Sentia offers three different spirits that enhance your brain’s GABA: one for focus, one for uplifting mood, and Sentia GABA Red for relaxation (and a better night’s sleep). These award-winning 0% spirits are known for their ability to mimic the feeling of being tipsy without the intake of alcohol, largely due to GABA’s role in modulating brain activity to help you feel more at ease in social situations. Doubling as the brain’s natural sleep-inducing neurotransmitter, GABA leads to muscle relaxation and encourages the onset of sleep. In Sentia GABA Red, this is enhanced by herbal ingredients such as gentian root, ashwagandha, tulsi leaf, and other stress-relieving superplants in the blend.

Find out more about Sentia spirits and a selection of recipes to create your own sleepy mocktails via sentiaspirits.com

Temperature-Control PJs

Dubbed as “the most comfortable pyjamas in the world”, Dagsmejan offer lines of butter-soft sleepwear created to manage fluctuating temperatures during sleep – a common cause for waking in the night. Featuring the trademarked NATTWELL™, the Balance Sleepwear wicks night sweats away from the skin and is six times more breathable than cotton, designed for those who find themselves too hot or too cold at night. For those who overheat, the Stay Cool sleepwear line releases water vapour 60% more effectively than cotton and is eight times more breathable. For the other end of the spectrum, the Stay Warm sleepwear line uses super-fine merino wool to keep you warm without the risk of overheating throughout the night.

Each natural and sustainable fabric has been researched and scientifically proven to offer a sleep experience that’s neither too hot nor too cold, but just right—ensuring a night of rest as perfect as Goldilocks. With their sleep comfort guarantee, you can try Dagsmejan sleepwear for up to two weeks, and if you're not experiencing your most comfortable sleep, you can return it for a full refund.

Find our more about the Dagsmejan sleepwear collections and purchase via dagsmejan.co.uk

Winding Down Right, Waking Up Bright

No matter what sound you set as your alarm, whether The Boo Radley’s chirpy rendition of Wake Up Boo! or the abrupt shrill voice of iPhone’s Radar alarm, it’s impending doom is enough to create a subtle veil of anxiety over your sleep. This act of waking up to an alarm (and inevitably hitting the snooze button or commanding your Amazon Alexa to shut up) rapidly interrupts your natural sleep cycle and your body’s circadian rhythm. The key external factors that effect our circadian rhythm (essentially our body clock) are light and darkness.

With that in mind, enter Lumie—the alarm clock designed to gradually rouse you from sleep with light. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe brings both a sunrise and sunset aspect to your space, with the option to set a duration between 15 and 90 minutes. The sunset minimises blue light, enveloping you in a gradually setting sun effect to ease you into a deep sleep. Meanwhile, the sunrise increases the light in your room little by little, so that by the time you open your eyes, you are actually awake. Instead of facing the groggy feeling of sleep inertia, you’ll be ready and raring to take on the day from the moment your lids lift.

Find out more about the range of Lumie Wake-Up Clocks and purchase here

Next Level White Noise

Whale sounds, rainy windowpanes and whistling wind. It’s this white noise that has been scientifically proven to submerge you into a deeper and more restorative sleep. After the World Health Organisation estimated that nearly 25% of the population suffer from disturbed sleep because of environmental noise, a sleep clinic studied the effect of white noise on New Yorkers unable to sleep through elevated sound levels. Data showed only a positive impact. Why? White noise gives your brain the ability to mask disruptive sounds, allowing it to maintain a more consistent brainwave pattern during sleep.

Snoozeband brings this white noise even closer while also blocking out other environmental disruptors, integrating high-fidelity Bluetooth headphones into a comfortable headband made for sleep. The Snoozeband Max also comes with removable 100% light-blocking cups to transform your band into an eye mask and sleep headphone in one. There are 10 pre-downloaded sounds from theta waves to thunder for offline listening. However, if white noise isn’t for you, you can connect your Snoozeband to any sleep or audio app from Spotify to Audible to listen to your favourite artist, podcast or audio book as you drift off.

Learn more about the different Snoozebands and purchase via snoozeband.co.uk

A touch of apothecary

A solid sleep routine—also known as sleep hygiene—is key to ensuring you get a restorative night’s rest. It can include the usual steps like brushing your teeth, showering, and using your favourite nightly skincare. But if you lead a busy life, sticking to a consistent routine can be tricky. That’s where Anatome’s sleep oils come in, especially those featuring Roman Chamomile and Somali Frankincense. Roman Chamomile, renowned for its calming properties, helps reduce stress and prepare your mind for deep sleep. Somali Frankincense, packed with terpenes, works wonders in lowering cortisol levels and relaxing your mind. By incorporating these botanicals into your bedtime routine, you can create the perfect environment to unwind and make your nightly ritual the start of a truly restorative sleep.

Explore the full Anatome range via anatome.co and pop into their boutique in Chiltern Street for a sleep masterclass now to match yourself to the right oil for your routine.