There’s a version of you that wakes up clear-headed, hot and deeply rested. We’re talking deep, nervous-system-reset, hormone-supporting, skin-repairing sleep.

If you want our honest opinion, most people are doing sleep completely wrong. They focus on the morning routine. The supplements. The productivity hacks. The 6am cold plunge (which is terrible for women's hormones, btw). But the real transformation happens at night. Sleep isn’t passive. It’s one of the most active, biologically important processes your body goes through.

When you sleep: your hormones regulate. Your skin regenerates. Your brain detoxifies.
Your nervous system recalibrates. And if your sleep is off, even slightly, everything else starts to unravel. As two girls who are obsessed with sleep maxxing (particularly beauty sleep maxxing), we are here to share our ultimate guide on how to have the best sleep of your life.

Why Your Sleep Is Probably Not As Good As You Think

Even if you’re getting 7–8 hours, that doesn’t mean you’re getting restorative sleep.

Modern life has quietly sabotaged the way we sleep:

• Artificial light well into the night

• Overstimulated nervous systems

• Blue light exposure right before bed

• Synthetic bedding trapping heat

• Mouth breathing disrupting oxygen intake

• Mineral deficiencies (especially magnesium)

And the result? You fall asleep… but you don’t stay deeply asleep.

You wake up:

• Slightly anxious

• A little inflamed

• Still tired

• Craving caffeine

• Skin looking dull, not restored

This is where the shift happens. Not more effort. Just a better nighttime environment and routine.

The New Sleep Standard: Nervous System First

Before we get into the routine, you need to understand one thing: sleep isn’t about forcing yourself to knock out. It’s about creating the conditions where your body wants to fall asleep.

That means shifting out of:

• Fight or flight

• High cortisol

• Overstimulation

And into:

• Parasympathetic mode (rest + digest)

• Calm, grounded, safe

Every single step below is designed to do exactly that.

Step 1: The Magnesium Ritual (Your Non-Negotiable)

Let’s start with the one thing you should never skip: Your magnesium balm. Every. Single. Night. Why? Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for sleep, yet most people are deficient.

It supports:

• Muscle relaxation

• Nervous system regulation

• Reduced cortisol

• Deeper sleep cycles

• Fewer nighttime wake-ups

And when applied topically?

It absorbs directly through the skin, bypassing digestion and going straight to work.

Your Nightly Ritual:

Massage your magnesium balm into:

• Feet

• Lower abdomen

• Shoulders / neck

• Legs 

Pro Tip:

Pair this with your Deep Recovery Balm on areas of tension:

• Tight hips

• Lower back

• Shoulders

Step 2: Dim Everything (Your Brain Needs Darkness)

Your brain is incredibly sensitive to light, especially at night. Bright overhead lighting tells your body: “stay awake. It’s daytime.” So if you’re scrolling under harsh lights and expecting to fall asleep easily… it’s not going to happen.

The Fix:

Create a low-light, almost candlelit environment.

• Lamps instead of overhead lights

• Incandescent light bulbs (we get them from Amazon)

• Soft lighting in your bathroom

This signals your body to start producing melatonin, AKA your sleep hormone.

Step 3: The Dark Shower (Underrated, Game-Changing)

This might be the most underrated sleep hack.

A warm shower in low lighting is one of the fastest ways to transition your body into rest mode.

Why it works:

• Warm water relaxes muscles

• Darkness cues melatonin

• The ritual signals “we’re done for the day”

Make it feel slow. Intentional. Almost spa-like (we like to hang eucalyptus in the shower). It’s nervous system therapy, honey!

Step 4: Block the Blue Light (Or Pay for It Later)

Blue light exposure at night is one of the biggest disruptors of sleep.

It:

• Suppresses melatonin

• Keeps your brain alert

• Delays deep sleep

Even if you “feel tired,” your brain is still being told to stay awake.

The Fix:

Blue light blockers. Put them on after sunset (or at least 1–2 hours before bed). This small shift:

• Helps you fall asleep faster

• Improves sleep quality

• Supports hormone balance

It’s one of those low-effort, high-reward habits.

Step 5: Mouth Tape (The Quiet Upgrade That Changes Everything)

If you’re sleeping with your mouth open, you’re:

• Reducing oxygen efficiency

• Increasing snoring

• Disrupting sleep cycles

• Waking up more often

Nasal breathing is key for deep, restorative sleep.

Enter: Mouth Tape

It gently encourages your body to breathe through your nose all night. Benefits include:

• Deeper sleep

• Less snoring

• Better oxygenation

• More refreshed mornings

It sounds simple,  but it’s one of the most noticeable upgrades you can make. We like Mintier mouth tape (Canadian female-founded brand)! 

Step 6: The NOD POD (Weighted Calm for Your Brain)

There’s something about gentle pressure that tells your body: “you’re safe.” The Nod Pod (or any weighted eye mask) uses this principle.

Benefits:

• Reduces anxiety

• Helps you fall asleep faster

• Encourages deeper rest

It’s like a weighted blanket… but for your nervous system’s control center. Use it once, and you’ll understand. We're obsessed and think you will be too. 

Step 7: Sleep Cold (Your Body Needs It)

Your body naturally drops its temperature to fall asleep. If your room is too warm, it disrupts this process. Sleep with the window open or use A/C.

This:

• Improves sleep depth

• Reduces wake-ups

• Supports hormone regulation

 

Step 8: Ditch Synthetic Bedding (Quietly Wrecking Your Sleep)

This is something almost no one talks about: polyester bedding.

It:

• Traps heat

• Prevents proper airflow

• Can irritate skin

• Disrupts temperature regulation

Natural fibers (like cotton, linen, wool) allow your body to breathe, and doesn't rub nasty microplastics and chemicals all over your body while you sleep.

Which means:

• Better temperature control

• More comfortable sleep

• Less waking up

It’s a small switch that makes a big difference.

Step 9: Herbal Sleep Support (Optional, But Powerful)

If you want to take things further, adding gentle sleep supports can help.

Think:

• Tart cherry juice mocktail

• Nervine herbs (like chamomile, lemon balm)

• Mineral-rich drinks

You’re not trying to knock yourself out. You’re creating an environment where sleep happens naturally.

The Real Glow-Up Happens at Night

We talk a lot about skincare routines. Serums. Actives. Treatments. But the truth is your best skin is built while you sleep.

During deep sleep:

• Collagen production increases

• Skin repairs itself

• Inflammation decreases

• Hormones rebalance

If your sleep is off, your skin will show it. Which is why your nighttime routine matters more than your morning routine.

Your “Best Sleep of Your Life” Routine (Simple Version)

If you want to keep it simple, here’s your nightly flow:

1. Dim the lights

2. Take a warm, low-light shower

3. Apply topical magnesium balm for nights you need extra sleep and anxiety support

4. Use Deep Recovery Balm on tension points to prevent pain in the night

5. Put on blue light blockers if your using screens before bed

6. Mouth tape before bed

7. Nod Pod on

8. Sleep in a cool room

No overwhelm. Just the essentials that actually work.

Why This Works (And Why It Feels Different)

This isn’t about trends.

It’s about:

• Supporting your biology

• Working with your body, not against it

• Removing the things disrupting your sleep

When you do that, sleep becomes effortless.

And once your sleep improves?

Everything improves:

• Mood

• Skin

• Hormones

• Energy

• Resilience

Sleep Smarter, Not Harder

Better sleep isn’t about discipline.

It’s about removing friction and adding support.

Creating an environment where your body can do what it’s designed to do.

Because the version of you that:

• Sleeps deeply

• Wakes up clear

• Has a regulated nervous system

• Has a well-oiled metabolism

Isn’t a different person. It’s just a better-rested one. Shop our best-selling magnesium balm here.