As sleep becomes a sought-after luxury, scented mists are emerging as bedtime rituals that blend science, self-care, and sensory comfort, offering a gentle nudge toward rest in an overstimulated world. Disrupted sleep cycles may creep in early, but by your late 20s, quality sleep becomes something you actively seek and chase. With under-eye circles that rival the depth of your tote bag, you find yourself searching for ways to fall asleep fast. You drink chamomile tea. Or may have tried a pillow or sleeping mist. These mists promise the moon—well, at least moonlight sleep. Just a few spritzes of lavender or lemongrass, and you’ll be whisked off into a land of REM cycles and peaceful dreams. Soothing but slightly suspicious, isn’t it? For the unversed, “Sleeping mists are sprays that are applied to pillows or around the bed. These mists include various calming essential oils like chamomile, bergamot, and lavender. Science has demonstrated throughout the ages about oils and how they can assist in alleviating anxiety and inducing drowsiness,” says Sushmita Upadhaya, Clinical Psychologist at Lissun, a mental health platform. For me, the one that stopped me in my tracks was Osea Malibu’s Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist. It has chamomile, juniper berry, Moroccan rosemary, lemon tea tree, and lavender. And having used it a few times, I realized I fell asleep quicker. So, was it the mist and the ingredients? Or simply the ritual of intentionally slowing down and believing in the possibility of rest
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Saturday, October 11, 2025