We all know sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing, so is it any wonder that sleep care is being coined the new selfcare?
Having a healthy, consistent routine for sleep is as important as one for selfcare. Doing things each night before bed so our body knows the cues for sleep can help have a better, deeper, quality of sleep. Whether that’s having a warm relaxing bath, a milky caffeine-free drink, reading, and brushing teeth/taking off make-up[i] your evening regime could bring better sleep, and that in turn hopefully brings a brighter morning.
The NHS reports that one in three of us suffer from poor sleep. Regular poor quality sleep can not only increase stress levels, lower your mood and exacerbate negative emotions, but it can also put you at risk of serious medical conditions including heart disease and diabetes. Thankfully, British skincare and wellness brand, Tea & Tonic, have turned their hand to helping us all get a better night’s sleep.
Tea & Tonic provides simple yet effective products that combat stress and support a busy, active lifestyle, enabling us to look and feel our brightest self each and every day. The brand is centred on the use of adaptogens, which are hailed as ‘super herbs’ for their ability to hack into the central nervous system and regulate our stress hormones (these are ultimately the culprit of many ailments bringing us down). Adaptogens have the ability to help improve sleep, balance skin, aid digestion, increase energy, support immunity, lengthen stamina and maintain cognitive processing.
- Golden Milk Inviting Sleep Wellness Tea – £16.00 (tea bags) / £18.00 (loose leaf tea)
Founder of Tea & Tonic, Sarah Strang, recommends starting your bedtime routine with a cup of tea. “Sleep is fundamental to wellbeing. Stress affects sleep and lack of sleep affects stress! We recommend a cup of Inviting Sleep Golden Milk Tea every night before bedtime. This is a dreamy blend of turmeric and rooibos with ashwagandha in a warming chai-like spiced tea to promote better sleep whilst reducing stress and supporting the immune system. “
- Inviting Sleep Halen Môn Bath Salts – £65.00
Prepare mind, body and soul for a truly wonderful sleep with a soak in a warm bath. Add a generous scoop of Tea & Tonic Inviting Sleep Halen Mon Bath Salts and bathe for 20 minutes to deeply relax muscles and promote a peaceful night’s sleep. These salts are hand-harvested using pure charcoal-filtered seawater of Anglesey. Halen Mon Salt is Maris Sal, otherwise known as dead sea salt. It contains high concentrations of potassium, magnesium and bromide to soften skin whilst helping to release toxins and ease muscle pain. Infused with pure essential oils, this luxurious bath soak is hand blended in small batches for optimal freshness and potency.
- Inviting Sleep Body Oil – £49.00
After a bath, continue your relaxing pre-sleep routine with the Tea & Tonic Inviting Sleep Body Oil. This tonic promotes a peaceful night’s sleep and aids relaxation. Fast-absorbing and designed to be massaged into dry skin, this oil is rich in Vitamin C&E, Omega Fatty Acids, Phytosterols and Antioxidants as well as the brand’s signature blend of adaptogen herbs which encourage sleep whilst hydrating, nourishing and smoothing the skin.
- Inviting Sleep Essential Oil Blend – £59.00
As you ease yourself into bed, add a couple of drops of Tea & Tonic Inviting Sleep Essential Oil Blend to a diffuser. This irresistible blend is designed to deeply relax, soothe, calm and comfort. A 100& bio-active aromatherapy blend, it contains notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Lavender and Amyris to aid relaxation. All Tea & Tonic essential oils are hand blended in small batches to preserve their aromatherapy actives. You can also add a couple of drops onto a tissue or into a bowl of hot water and inhale the aroma. For a soothing, relaxing massage, add a drop to a carrier oil of your choice.
All products are available from www.teaandtonic.co.uk
