How to sleep like a holistic queen
In our fast-paced world, quality sleep is essential for overall well-being. On Instagram, I shared my daily bedtime routine, but on nights when I have a little extra time, I like to make it extra special. I’ve linked everything in this blog post so you can recreate the perfect wind-down routine for those evenings when you need a little extra self-care or for nights when you just want to stick to the essentials. 💫
1. RiseWell Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste, Floss, and Mouthwash:
Before settling in, use RiseWell toothpaste bits for a nontoxic oral care routine. Made with Hydroxyapatite as a nontoxic alternative to fluoride, they have kids and adult toothpaste! Click HERE for RiseWell.
2. Skincare:
My nighttime skincare routine is all about nourishing my skin while keeping it simple. I start with the Mad Hippie Jelly Cleanser on a konjac sponge—I love using this sponge because it's super gentle yet effective at exfoliating and removing dirt without stripping my skin. Then, I apply the Super A Serum for a dose of skin-renewing retinoids, followed by the Triple C Night Cream to deeply hydrate and brighten. To take it up a notch, I mix in a drop of Liv Holistic Frankincense Oil, which adds an extra anti-aging boost with its skin-rejuvenating properties. ✨ Everything I use is available at the Liv Holistic storefront located at 342 State Street in Hamburg, PA! But in case you’re not local find the skincare HERE, konjac sponge HERE, and the essential oils HERE.
3. Blue Blocker Glasses: Protecting Your Circadian Rhythm:
As the evening progresses, don a pair of blue blocker glasses. These glasses help filter out the blue light emitted by electronic devices, reducing exposure to stimuli that can disrupt your circadian rhythm and negatively impact sleep quality. Favorite blue blockers HERE.
4. Reading before bed with a low blue light lamp:
Wind down your evening by reading a good book under a low blue light bulb. The soft, warm glow of the yellow light promotes relaxation and minimizes exposure to stimulating blue light. Choose a calming book to help ease your mind into a peaceful state, preparing you for a restful night's sleep. This is a link to the low blue light bulb HERE.
5. Diffusing Lavender + Geranium Oil: Aromatherapy for Blissful Sleep:
Elevate your bedtime sanctuary by diffusing lavender and geranium oil. Known for its calming properties, lavender oil can induce a sense of tranquility and help alleviate stress and anxiety, creating the perfect atmosphere for restful sleep. I always use my own brand of essential oils linked HERE.
6. Magnesium and Lavender Cream: available at the Liv Holistic Store or online.
Applying magnesium and lavender cream to the bottoms of your feet before bed can help promote relaxation, improve sleep quality, and reduce restless legs. Magnesium plays a key role in calming the nervous system, relaxing muscles, and supporting deep sleep. Many people with restless legs or nighttime muscle cramps find that topical magnesium helps ease discomfort and allows for a more restful night. Lavender is well known for its calming properties, helping to reduce stress and signal to the body that it's time to wind down. Together, these ingredients create an easy, natural way to support better sleep and overall relaxation. Try it HERE.
Mouth tape is a simple yet effective tool designed to encourage nasal breathing while you sleep. By gently keeping your mouth closed, it helps reduce snoring, promotes better oxygenation, and can improve sleep quality. Nasal breathing also supports oral health by maintaining moisture and preventing the dryness that often leads to bad breath and cavities. Incorporating mouthtape into your nighttime routine can be a game-changer for overall health, enhancing everything from respiratory function to energy levels.
And if you REALLY want to up level your sleep routine, here are a few things I like to do for some extra self care:
Grounding Mat and Stretching with Red Light: Connecting with Earth's Energy:
Lay down on a grounding mat while engaging in gentle stretching exercises. The grounding mat connects you to the Earth's energy, promoting relaxation and stress reduction. Combine this with stretching under a red light, which can enhance flexibility and stimulate collagen production. The grounding mat is linked HERE and the red light linked HERE.
Twenty/Twenty Beauty Lash Serum Growth is designed with your eye safety in mind. Formulated by ophthalmologists, this serum promotes healthy lash growth without irritation. It's free from harsh chemicals, ensuring it's gentle and safe for your eyes while delivering noticeable results. Enhance your lashes naturally with the peace of mind that comes from using a product crafted by eye care experts. Find it HERE.
Magnesium and Tart Cherry Juice: The Perfect Nightcap:
Begin your bedtime routine with a magnesium supplement and a glass of tart cherry juice. Magnesium is known for its relaxing properties, helping to calm the nervous system, while tart cherry juice contains melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Click HERE for my favorite brand.
Forehead patches to reduce wrinkles:
I’ve tried frownies before and really liked them, but when I wear them too many nights in a row I always get a mini breakout. So I also started using SilkDermis forehead patches and also love them! Below I listed the pros/cons to both so you can see which you think you’d like best!
Pros:
Works very well within the first month
Doesn’t move/stays on all night
Nontoxic/safe to use
Cons:
When used daily for over a week, I get a mini breakout (I have sensitive skin though)
Pros:
Very easy to apply, one sheet goes on
Korean skincare
Nontoxic/safe
Sensitive skin approved
Cons:
Sometimes doesn’t stay on all night/moves
With gratitude,
Liv XO
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**This is not medical advice.
