Most of us know what it feels like to wake up from a deep, high-quality sleep: We get out of bed feeling mentally sharp and positive about the day ahead. Unfortunately, factors like stress, distractions, and uncomfortable bedroom environments can all keep us up at night and make energized mornings a distant dream. Over the years, I’ve interviewed dozens of physicians, psychologists, and neuroscientists who specialize in sleep to get their intel on the tools and techniques that will actually help people achieve their deepest rest. These are the products that they recommend again and again. No two sleepers are the same, so we split our sleep list into a few categories so you can pick and choose products based on where you need the most support. mindbodygreen sleep support+ ($49/month); mindbodygreen.com This mask from Skin Regimen, formulated to nourish even the most sensitive of skin, ranks as one of her top favorites. Skin Regimen Night Detox overnight face mask (starting at $95); comfortzoneskin.com, amazon.com This offering from Helias combines both aromas, plus soothing atlas cedar, vetiver, and ylang-ylang, into a soothing blend that you use in the shower, drop onto your pillow, or massage onto your skin with a carrier oil for a fragrant nightly ritual. Helias Sleep Essential Oil Blend (starting at $35); helias.com This organic and sustainably harvested loose-leaf tea from Alaya will deliver 25 cups of fresh chamomile to elevate your evening routine. Alaya Chamomile Flowers tea (starting at $14); alaya.co, farmshop.com The Peach Silk Pillowcase ($89); good-side.co Parachute Organic Cotton Robe ($129); parachutehome.com Lunya Washable Silk Sleepwear Set ($188); lunya.co One downside is that some people might find them too hot to sleep in, which is where this breathable cooling weighted blanket from Casper comes in. Casper Weighted Blanket (starting at $88); casper.com Once you slip into bed and turn off your lights, this IMAK eye mask will handle the rest, keeping the sun out and lending comfortable pressure around your eyes until your morning alarm. IMAK Compression Pain Relief Mask and Eye Pillow ($14.99); amazon.com Sijo Linen Sheets ($131); sijohome.com SNOOZ White Noise Machine (starting at $99.99); getsnooz.com, amazon.com The Oura ring is one of the most popular trackers out there, with a unique ring design that will comfortably stay on your finger all day and night. Beyond measuring key sleep metrics, the latest version also offers period prediction, oxygen saturation sensing, and more predictors of overall well-being. Oura Ring Generation 3 ($299); ouraring.com This digital option from Hatch does so much more than just tell time. It’s a sound machine, meditation app, and alarm that wakes you up with light by mimicking a warm and gentle sunrise. Hatch Restore Smart Sleep Assistant (starting at $129.99); hatch.co, amazon.com mindbodygreen dream mist ($30); mindbodygreen.com This guided journal will help you stick to the stress-easing practice with short prompts for reflecting each night. Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal (starting at $24.13); amazon.com, urbanoutfitters.com SIDIA Braless Candle ($58); sidiathebrand.com Book of the Month subscription (starting at $49.99); bookofthemonth.com Avocado Latex Mattress (starting at $2,399); avocadogreenmattress.com MASIVEL Modern Circle Table Lamp ($43.99); amazon.com BLUEAIR Pure Fan Auto (starting at $299.99); amazon.com, target.com The Sleepout Curtain ($89); sleepoutcurtains.com Energy Muse Amethyst Cluster ($14.95); energymuse.com Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.
