These 11 Bath and Body Products Can Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep

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This foaming (aka bubbling) soak combines pure Epsom salt with essential oils (lavender and chamomile) to help soothe sore muscles. The formula also contains melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating the body’s circadian rhythm.

Reviewers say this helps them — and their children — fall asleep with ease. Another reviewer says they love this for their pregnancy insomnia. People also like the smell of this bath soak, but others say that it’s either too strong or not quite as lavender-scented as they expected.

In our own editorial testing, we can say this bath soak worked like a charm. We enjoyed the lasting aroma, as well as the tension relief from the Epsom salts.

If you’re looking for a foaming bath soak with a calming yet strong scent, this one might be for you. But if you want a bath soak that’s simply lavender, you might want to go in a different direction.

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Not a fan of bubble baths but love a good soak? This bath oil might be for you. The oil contains a blend of hops and valerian root, which 2012 and 2015 studies suggest have sedative qualities. The company says these ingredients together help to calm a racing mind.

Although this bath oil comes at a higher price point for its size, you don’t need much, and one container should last at least 10 baths.

Overall, reviewers praise this bath oil. They love the scent and little product needed, saying one capful is good enough for an entire bath. People are split on the dark blue color of the oil: Some note that it adds a nice tint to their bath while others find it jarring.

Some reviewers note that they don’t love the oil’s citronella scent, saying it’s reminiscent of an insect repellent candle.

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If you’re more into organic, clean bath products, these bath salts might tickle your fancy. The salts from Be Well Company are made with 100% organic and 100% vegetarian ingredients, like Dead Sea salt, magnesium flakes, Himalayan sea salt, and kaolin clay.

The brand says these salts contain 21 different minerals found only in Dead Sea salt — way more than what you might find with Epsom salt. The supposed benefits include such things as skin hydration, sore muscle relief, and reduced inflammation.

This particular scent is heralded for its lavender and chamomile scent, which is intended to be relaxing for both body and mind.

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This 2-in-1 scrub and soak is ideal if you’re unable to get good rest because of restless legs or sore muscles. The scrub can be massaged into the skin on its own or in addition to its use in the tub.

The company recommends first applying the scrub all over the body, then adding some to the tub, soaking in it, and washing the scrub off the body.
This scrub contains Epsom salts, magnesium (which is known to soothe sore muscles), lavender, and chamomile.

Reviewers of all skin types say they like the scent of this scrub, and that it leaves their skin feeling soft, supple, and hydrated. Some reviewers warn that the scrub leaves behind an oily residue, but that it rinses off with water.

A few reviewers with sensitive skin say this scrub irritated their skin, so if you’re unsure, you might want to do a patch test before diving in.

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One of Lush’s best-selling products, this shower gel can be used in the bath or shower. The body wash combines oat milk with lavender oil, tonka, and ylang-ylang. Lush says this combination is meant to leave skin feeling soft and smelling sweet.

Reviewers rave about this scent, with one customer likening it to “being cradled in a bouquet of very fragrant lavender.” Many people say the bottle lasts a long time and that a little bit goes a long way.

The few negative reviews mention an unpleasant experience with the light purple color staining and finding the scent too strong.

In editorial testing, we found this body wash to be very calming. We used it in the shower and found that the scent lingered on the skin and in the bathroom long afterward.

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Averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this body lotion is adored by many. The lotion is said to wrap the skin in moisture (hence the “cocoon” in the product’s name) with shea butter, Crambe seed oil, and Camelina sativa seed oil.

There’s also a calming scent of lavender, chamomile, and vetiver. This combination is said to help you fall asleep faster and wake up rested.

People praise this formula, saying it absorbs into the skin quickly — without leaving a sticky residue. Some even use it as an alternative for a massage oil to work out stressed muscles before bed. Although it’s relatively expensive for a lotion, many reviewers say it’s worth the price.

While many say they enjoy the scent, a few reviewers say it’s not for them and that the mixture of essential oils smells more like patchouli.

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We completely understand if bath time isn’t your thing. But that doesn’t mean you can’t reap the benefits of a soothing shower instead.

These steamer tablets are made to be placed on the floor toward the back of your shower, out of way from the direct stream of water. As they melt from the shower’s steam, they release essential oils.

Many reviewers love the persistent aroma, noting that it lasts even after they’ve gotten out of the shower. Some even caution it can be too strong if you place the tablets too close to the water stream.

Other reviewers say they bought more scents from the brand because they’re intrigued by the concept of the tablets.

When we used these steamer tablets, we found that the scent envelops the entire bathroom — and, if you keep them out of the stream of the water, each tablet can last two or three showers.

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Lavender not doing it for you? This roll-on essential oil blend relaxes without the strong floral scent. Instead, this blend features grapefruit, blood orange, patchouli, bergamot, and ylang-ylang. The brand says the blend is fresh and fruity and may help put your mind at ease.

You can rub this pre-diluted oil on pressure points, like your inner wrists, inner elbows, or chest. You can also use this as a perfume during the daytime.

Reviewers who don’t like the scent of lavender say they prefer this blend. Other reviewers find the citrus scents to be too uplifting before bed. Some people who say they experience nighttime anxiety or tossing and turning say this roll-on helps them find peace.

In our own testing of this essential oil blend, we thought the scent was calming and not too overwhelming. We also find the rollerball design to be portable, which could be great for on-the-go naps, camping, or future traveling.

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Research suggests that quality sleep can help optimize skin repair while you sleep, so it only makes sense that nourishing your skin can create a clean canvas. This overnight mask from Alpyn Beauty is made to soothe, hydrate, and repair skin.

Plus, it has a calming scent that comes from oils and extracts — rather than artificial fragrance. It’s packed with melatonin and valerian, which the brand says promote tranquility and help the skin repair overnight.

Many reviewers enjoy how soothing this mask is, both to their skin and minds. Reviewers mention loving how it benefits them as they’re falling asleep and when they wake up to soft and smooth skin.

A few reviews mention irritation caused by the mask, but the brand quickly followed up on the customer concerns.

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Looking to nourish your lips while you sleep? This lip mask has you covered — and it might help you fall asleep faster, too.

The melatonin and silk tree extract in the mask are intended to help support the skin’s natural melatonin. The light herbal scent, which reviewers say is relaxing, comes from lavender oil and chamomile flower extract.

Not only do people say this mask leaves their lips feeling hydrated, but they also say they love the subtle lavender scent. Some people say this scent helps relax them as they drift off to dreamland.

Some reviewers say they don’t appreciate the consistency of this lip mask and that it can be sticky.

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If you’d rather have a slow release of soothing ingredients, you might consider a body patch. This one from Klova uses a blend of 10 ingredients, including melatonin, hops, valerian, and L-theanine.

The company says the patch releases nutrients up to 8 hours while you snooze, helping you get to sleep and stay asleep.

It’s important to keep in mind that patches might not work for everyone. According to one small study, this might help those with irregular sleep patterns. However, more research is needed in the area.

Overall, people seem to like these patches, with over 1,000 reviews on the brand’s site. People say they like that the patches help them fall asleep and help them get back to sleep when they wake up in the middle of the night. Many also comment on waking up feeling well-rested and less groggy.