Is ‘sleepmaxxing’ good for you? Why this viral trend could make you lose sleep
Many hacks to optimise sleep quantity and quality are unproven, while using sleep trackers may make you anxious you are not getting enough
Bedtime is in the spotlight with the latest wellness trend, “sleepmaxxing” – using every available hack to optimise sleep quality and quantity. There are nearly 99 million posts related to the trend on TikTok.
What would you do to get a good night’s sleep?
For the past two years, Hong Kong resident Kathy Lo has relied on a silk eye mask with a tourmaline insert, similar inserts for her pillows, roll-on essential oil, and silk pillowcases to help her drift off into peaceful slumber. Tourmaline is a type of crystal that is said to promote a sense of calm and relaxation.
These make it easier for her to wind down at night and help induce sleep naturally, Lo says.
In addition to using the mask and essential oil – a blend of lavender, citrus and rosemary – Lo’s bedtime ritual includes dimming the bedroom lights, taking a warm shower, drinking tea and reading.
