Sleep is integral to our mental and physical well-being. And a nighttime routine can have a huge impact on the quality of our sleep. When we're at home, a great sleep can help us function better and achieve more in our daily activities. When we're travelling, a restful sleep is crucial to the quality and enjoyment of a trip, whether we're off on a budget-busting bucket list adventure, exploring Canadian wonders in our own backyard or vacationing on a Caribbean Island. After forking out a handful of cash and putting in all the planning, it's a shame if a trip is spoiled by the irritation and grogginess that comes hand-in-hand with sleep deprivation.
One step towards a better sleep is having a good and consistent nighttime routine. Following a ritual every night (even a small one) will send your body queus that it's time to start preparing for sleep.
Nothing can beat the sleep we get after visiting Toronto spas or spending a weekend decompressing at Ontario wellness retreats, but a great nighttime routine can recreate some of those calming elements. When bedtime is approaching, dim the lights, play gentle music and use essential oils to mimic that spa feeling. Using that same scent when you're travelling can instantly transport you back to that relaxing feeling.
From masks that block out sleep-disrupting light and the comfiest of pillows to nighttime skincare routine creams and serums, these are our favourite nighttime routine items for a better sleep.
6 nighttime routine products for a better sleep
Indigenous-owned, Wildcraft’s plant-based Revive serum is gentle enough to use every night on all skin types for plumping, firming and revitalization.
Who says sleep has to take a hit while you’re travelling? This kit includes a memory foam pillow, a double-sided velvet blanket and silky eye shade to dodge those early morning cabin lights.
The last thing you want interfering with your overseas adventure is jet lag. This comfy, adjustable sleep mask keeps light out, so you can nap on the flight in peace.
The best sleep companion ever, Henrie is a premium customizable pillow. It’s stuffed with a blend of chopped memory foam and kapok, a sustainable and cruelty-free material. The stuffing is removable, allowing for a fully adjustable pillow.
This luscious night cream from Stoic Beauty treats sensitive and rosacea-prone skin to a soothing blend that reduces redness, dryness and inflammation.
Indigenous wellness brand Bear Essential Oils sustainably harvests wild plants. Add this calming floral oil to a diffuser, carrier oil or laundry detergent to ease off the day’s stress.
