Fun fact: When you sleep, your ability to smell is drastically reduced, according to Dr. Tal. Even so, an awful smell can make it hard to fall asleep if it makes you uncomfortable, while a nice or familiar scent can help you relax, he says. Here’s to a summer of inhaling the good (scents) and exhaling the bad, in the name of sweeter slumber.
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Whether winding down for bed means meditating or reading a book, Dr. Tal recommends lighting a candle to create a more calming environment ahead of bedtime. So choose a scent that promotes chill vibes, just don’t forget to blow it out before you head to dreamland.
Light a candle while you wind down
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“Aromatherapy oils such as lavender or eucalyptus can be quite relaxing,” Dr. Tal says. “They can be diluted and sprayed under your pillow or in the air around the bed.” Pair your calming spray with a soft and airy hemp pillowcase for a total sensory experience.
Spray aromatherapy oils on your pillow
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If you’re picking a scent to wind down with, Dr. Tal suggests using the same calming scent every night. “Smell is the sense most directly connected to memory, so pairing sleep with smells can help you induce sleepiness, even when not particularly sleepy,” he says.
Cue bedtime with a special sleep scent
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Fact: Summer sleep just hits differently—when done right. While rising temperatures bring beach trips, cutoffs, and ice cream, they also bring the need to stay, well, cool, especially when you sleep. Meet your guide to breathing new life into your summer slumber by leaning into all the senses that impact it.
Explore each tab below to find expert tips from sleep and health psychologist Joshua Tal, PhD, plus Tuft & Needle breathable bedroom essentials for staying cool and feeling refreshed... hot sleepers and all.
Whether winding down for bed means meditating or reading a book, Dr. Tal recommends lighting a candle to create a more calming environment ahead of bedtime. So choose a scent that promotes chill vibes, just don’t forget to blow it out before you head to dreamland.
Light a candle while you wind down
Tip #1
“Aromatherapy oils such as lavender or eucalyptus can be quite relaxing,” Dr. Tal says. “They can be diluted and sprayed under your pillow or in the air around the bed.” Pair your calming spray with a soft and airy hemp pillowcase for a total sensory experience.
Spray aromatherapy oils on your pillow
Tip #2
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If you’re picking a scent to wind down with, Dr. Tal suggests using the same calming scent every night. “Smell is the sense most directly connected to memory, so pairing sleep with smells can help you induce sleepiness, even when not particularly sleepy,” he says.
Cue bedtime with a special sleep scent
Fact: Summer sleep just hits differently—when done right. While rising temperatures bring beach trips, cutoffs, and ice cream, they also bring the need to stay, well, cool, especially when you sleep. Meet your guide to breathing new life into your summer slumber by leaning into all the senses that impact it.
Explore each tab below to find expert tips from sleep and health psychologist Joshua Tal, PhD, plus Tuft & Needle breathable bedroom essentials for staying cool and feeling refreshed... hot sleepers and all.