Self-Care Night Routine: Essential Products That Actually Help You Sleep

This isn’t another 12-step skincare routine. Everyone’s got their own favorite face products and we love that for you, but this is different.

This is the self-care night routine that helps us get high-quality sleep, even when we’re traveling. These are the things to keep in your nightstands (or carry-ons) that help your body switch into rest mode, fall asleep faster, and wake up feeling refreshed.

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1. The Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask: Non-Negotiable

We each have a Nodpod weighted eye mask, and we don’t travel anywhere without it. 

The weight from the mask creates gentle pressure therapy, which taps into your parasympathetic nervous system (the part responsible for rest and digestion). It mimics the calming effect of a weighted blanket but for your face. Plus, it’s 100% light-blocking – no matter how you fall sleep.

It’s especially helpful if you wake up in the middle of the night. Just slip it back on, and you’re back in that sleepy headspace without fighting your environment.

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2. Magnesium Glycinate (Capsules)

We take two 120mg magnesium glycinate capsules every night – an ideal form of magnesium for calming the body and supporting deeper sleep.

Magnesium helps regulate GABA, a neurotransmitter that slows brain activity and promotes a more relaxed state. It’s also involved in muscle recovery and nervous system health.

It’s not a knock-you-out supplement it just helps your body shift into sleep more naturally.

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3. Magnesium Spray (and Where to Actually Use It)

This one’s a spray-on magnesium, and it works differently than the capsules. Topical magnesium can be absorbed through the skin and is great for people who experience restlessness, tension, or trouble winding down physically.

Here’s the trick:
Spray it on your stomach, not your feet or hands, WITH A GUA SHA. The skin on your stomach is less sensitive and allows you to absorb the benefits without that itchy or tingly sensation magnesium sprays are known for.

We apply 3 – 4 spritzes in bed when we start to wind down. TIP: By keeping a Gua Sha with your spray and using it to massage the spray into your skin, you avoid any ‘mess’ that can come along with a topical oil spray.

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4. The Frenshe Palo Santo + Magnesium Stick (Scent Therapy)

Scent plays a big role in habit loops and bedtime signaling. Your brain builds associations between smells and states of being. SO, if you use the same calming scent every night, it starts to work like a sleep trigger.

We use the Frenshe Palo Santo + Magnesium stick. It’s grounding, subtle, and feels so good to rub on your body. This one is nice on the bottom of your feet actually! Amazon or Target are the best places to find it.

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5. e.l.f. Hydrating Sleep Mask (for Hands, Not Your Face)

This is technically a face mask, but we use it as a hand mask. The texture is soft, weightless, and not greasy, which makes it perfect for bedtime. And your hands feel noticeably better by morning!! We do get compliments on our hands when we use it regularly.

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6. Mouth Taping: A Simple Trick for Better Sleep

Mouth taping is a game-changer for your sleep quality. (INSANELY HELPFUL if you have TMJ or clench in your sleep by taking so much pressure off of your jaw working overtime)

By gently taping your mouth closed at night, you encourage nasal breathing, which is how your body is designed to breathe during rest. Nasal breathing increases oxygen uptake, filters the air, and keeps your nervous system in a more relaxed state.

We use face kinesiology tape, cut into small squares and stored right on the nightstand. It’s quick, effective, and doesn’t require a special brand or product.

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Bonus Start: Blue Light Glasses

If you’re just beginning to build a night routine, start with blue light blocking glasses.
We put ours on about an hour before bed (and honestly wear them on and off throughout the day). Reducing blue light exposure helps your brain naturally begin producing melatonin, your body’s sleep hormone. It’s a small switch, but it sets the tone for everything that follows.

You can buy any pair you’d like really. We tend to have fashion forward ones and also buy packs of them to have them around the house and purses.

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Final Thoughts

This routine isn’t fancy and it doesn’t need to be.

Take your magnesium. Spray your belly. Use a scent you love. Moisturize your hands. Tape your mouth. Let your body know it’s time to wind down and you will have your new favorite night time self care routine for better sleep.

Whether we’re home or traveling, this is how we close the day and it’s changed how we sleep.