These sleep sprays and pillow sprays are infused with calmingĀ aromatherapy ingredients like chamomile and lavender for better sleep.
If you're trying to fall asleep faster, there are a lot of factors to consider, from the temperature in your room to noise levels to whether or not you're using a supportive pillow. Scent may play a role, too; many people swear by pillow sprays to help them drift off to dreamland a little easier. There may be some truth to these claims, says W. ChrisĀ Winter,Ā MD, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialistāthat is, providedĀ the formula contains lavender. "There are a couple of studies that indicate it might have sleep-promoting effects," he says.
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Not a fan of lavender? Another fragrance you associate with a calming memory (say, a beachy spray that instantly evokes your childhood family vacations, or a rose-scented perfume that reminds you of your grandmother) might also help you catch some Zz's, Dr. Winter says.Ā "Sprays can be helpful if we pair a certain smell in our minds with the act of sleep," he says. "This is particularly true with travel. If you associate a certain smell with your bedroom, spraying that in your hotel room can trick your brain into thinking you're at home."
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Here, five sleep sprays that contain lavender (as well as other potentially soothing ingredients such as chamomile) to help you fall asleep easily.