Sleeping in the summer can be a difficult task. Hot nights can disturb your sleep and interrupt what is usually a full night of rest. Well, the solution to this can be as simple as changing your nighttime routine. If you already have a pretty good one in place, like Jasmine Silk’s ultimate night routine, there is nothing wrong with changing a few things up to adapt to the hotter temperatures.
We’re going to share with you some of our advice and tips that you can incorporate into your night routine so that you can find the perfect summer night time routine for you. Ours is suitable for everyone in those warmer months.
Maintain a Wind-Down Routine
When you come home from a stressful day at work the most important thing for you to do is to begin winding down. Slip into something a little cooler and comfortable that is going to help you feel relaxed. Our silk pyjamas are temperature regulating, meaning they will keep your body cool throughout the evening and the night. They will also keep you warm if the night is slightly cold.
Whether you feel more comfortable in full pyjamas, a nightshirt or a silk dressing gown, the hypoallergenic material is gentle on your skin and can help you on your way to a restful night’s sleep. Perhaps you can also light a summery scented candle to help you relax such as a gentle lavender, vanilla or jasmine.
Take Care of Your Skin
Whether you wear makeup daily or not, washing the day off your face can be an extremely satisfying part of the evening. Plus, it is important to look after your skin in the summertime and keep it moisturised.
When cleansing your face, give your head a gentle massage using silk beauty cocoons. Lightly rub the silk cocoons against your skin with your cleanser, in circular motions. Gently doing this before you head up to bed can help you to feel peaceful and calm. Once you’ve cleansed, use a moisturiser or night cream that is suitable for your skin type.
Once you get used to doing this every night, your body will become used to doing this before sleep, allowing you to drift off more easily.
Create a Comfortable Bedroom
There is no use trying to relax in a room that simply isn’t relaxing. To have a restful sleep you must create the right atmosphere, which can become difficult in the summer months.
You can start by using some blackout curtains that will block out any light on those long days when the sun is still up. Also, you should decide whether or not to open your window, because although you may want to because it’s warm, leaving a window open overnight may cause you to wake up early due to traffic noise or loud birdsong. It also isn’t good for those who suffer from hayfever, as the pollen can drift into the room on a morning.
Once your window area is sorted, it is time to turn your attention to your bed. Investing in silk bedding can do you the world of good. Silk bedding is similar to silk pyjamas in that it helps to regulate your body temperature throughout the night. Sleeping through the night and feeling comfortable when going to sleep can feel a lot better with cool sheets.
Find a Relaxing Activity
Once you’re in bed and feeling relaxed following your nighttime routine, it can be useful to do something relaxing if you’re not quite ready to sleep. Resist the urge to pull out your phone or tablet and instead pick up a book or your knitting. Whatever peaceful hobby you enjoy, doing a little of this before bed can help you to fill those last moments and send you off to a tranquil and undisturbed night’s sleep.
Alternatively, spending a few minutes with an aromatherapy silk eye pillow can help you cool down and feel ready for sleep. The relaxing scents and weighted design feels lovely on your face, while the silk fabric feels cool and refreshing. For something unscented and without the weight, you may prefer a pure silk sleep eye mask, which you can wear throughout the night. These also help to block out any light that remains, keeping you sound asleep all night long.
If you have trouble sleeping in the summer due to warmer temperatures, you could definitely use these tips to help you. For more information on the products at Jasmine Silk, read the rest of our blog.
