Ross J. Barr is a leading acupuncture specialist. As part of a more holistic approach to his treatments and wellness, he has developed a series of patches. The sleep patches promote sleepiness, of course. They include a range of herbs such as wild jujube seed, polygala and more, that help calm the mind and induce a deeper sleep. You apply one to each temple, so there’s five night’s worth in a pack.

HUX makes a vegan and gluten free supplement which contains a super snoozy blend of herbs, flowers, extracts and more that are able to help people fall asleep faster, for longer, and deeper (which helps us to wake up actually feeling rested). There’s a 350mg dose of Levagen® in there too, a clinically trialled natural ingredient that is great for exercise recovery as well as sleep.

Lavender includes compounds like linalool, linalyl acetate, and camphor, which are great anxiety relievers and sedatives, hence why it’s often associated with sleep. These pouches are handmade and filled with dried lavender. They can be put everywhere from pillowcases to sock drawers, making them an affordable and convenient way to inhale that soothing aroma as much as you want, even while travelling.

Here, at bathtime, lavender is combined with chamomile, rose, sage, and Epsom salts. They’re rich in magnesium, which has been said to improve sleep quality by reducing how often we wake up at night, and helping us to produce more melatonin. The herbs are all full of sleepy compounds, and a nice bath before bed is a great way to unwind!

Nourished make layers of health and then press them together into a sugar-free sweet gummy. Their sleep tight pack makes use of two layers of tart cherry, which clinical trials are reporting increases melatonin levels, ashwagandha, which is great for reducing stress and anxiety levels, and a blend of vitamins and nutrients designed to help you sleep well. You get 28 days worth in a box.

Adaptogens, we tend to hear about them more when it comes to productivity hacking than sleeping. But both things go hand in hand, if we rest well we can work well too. Anyway, this adaptogenic blend includes ashwagandha root, reishi mushrooms, chamomile, sea-greens and more. Providing a bunch of compounds that promote melatonin, decrease stress, and aid sleep. Take them a few hours before going to bed.

Often, especially if we live in urban environments and rented bedrooms, it can be quite difficult to get the room dark enough to keep us sleeping sound through the night. This is where an eye mask can come in handy. A silk one adds a luxury touch, as you deserve, but more-so it’s great for sensitive skin and won’t absorb any skincare products you’re wearing. The best skincare product is beauty sleep, though.

If we can really tune into our breathing habits, we can feel a lot better. This breathing tool fits in your hand and uses an app to track your heart personally. From there, it will help you to breathe better and can be used for meditation, sleep, stress, and more.

Described as a “hot stone massage for your eyes”, this device has three settings which work together to sooth, hydrate, and smooth dry eyes. So if you are finding the fatigue has left your eyes a little sore, this should help you to feel better. And feeling good is relaxing, it’ll work well as part of a nighttime routine.

If you’re looking more for a restful soak than a full on snooze fest, these bath salts use lavender alongside bergamot and eucalyptus, which will leave you feeling relaxed and calm, but also uplifted.

Wait, how is an iPad-sized bright light which replicates the sun going to help me sleep? Use it in the morning if you aren’t able to go for a sunny walk, it can help us to increase energy levels and helps to regulate the circadian rhythm. Meaning the energy boost in the morning should be accompanied by a sleepy night time too. Ideal. Of course it’s also used for seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Humidifiers are another way in which peep club is helping to keep our eyes nice and MOIST. The gentle mist works to replace moisture in the air around your bed or workspace. This is good for helping us wake up with less dry eyes, but also with less of that dry itchy stuff. Dry air can also worsen systems around breathing, so getting that air less dry is good. Especially if you have a cold.

For just a solid addition to a diffuser list, have some high quality lavender essential oil on the nightstand. The aroma is proven to help with sleep and relaxation. You can also wear this particular oil on your skin, and it has soothing properties. If you want the oil without splashing out on a diffuser.

If you like a cup of tea at night, that’s great. It is warm and cosy, but SWITCH TO DECAF if you haven’t already. To push the tea-for-sleep even further, you could stir in some reishi, it’s an earthy mushroom which can help to reduce stress, improve sleep, and help immune systems.