Experts say it could do wonders for your nervous system
Marilyn Monroe famously said she wears nothing but Chanel No.5 to bed, perhaps she meant to seduce—or she was simply ahead of her time in adopting a bedtime fragrance.
The more that scientists discover about the close relationship between scent, emotion, and memory, the more we've been turning to fragrance to help lift moods and boost confidence. It begs the question: If a rosy perfume oil can evoke memories of a romantic evening and citrusy spritzes can make a winter’s day feel a little brighter, shouldn’t we have a signature perfume oil for a good night’s sleep?
Of course, a regular sleeping schedule, managing stress and anxiety levels, minimizing screen time, caffeine, and alcohol, and speaking to a professional if you have known sleep disorders should be a priority, but your Tapputi Egyptian Perfume Oils can help, too.
The power fragrance holds is greatly underestimated: if it is good enough to make you feel great during the day, it can do the same for your sleep.
Why You Should Consider a Bedtime Perfume Oil
A bedtime routine sends powerful signals to your brain that it is time to wind down and prepare for sleep. If you establish a nightly ritual before bed, you’re training your brain to recognize specific cues to relax, making it easier to fall asleep.
Perfume Oil is one of the most powerful cues. By incorporating certain calming aromas into your bedtime routine, you may even enhance the quality and quantity of your sleep.
Perfume Oil also delivers a feeling of reassurance, comfort, and safety. Bedtime is a great time for Tapputi, that's when the demons come out and thoughts are spiraling out of control. Just having a perfume oil nearby can be a real solace. The association of something calming and soothing at bedtime can be so powerful
Personal perfumes come in a vast range to suit your taste. Rather than an ingredient scientifically proven to aid rest, your calming note, for example, might be jasmine because of relaxing associations you have with it. There's various scent profiles to choose from when seeking a bedtime fragrance—whether fresh, aromatic, floral, or woody.
Three ways that perfume oil can contribute to a more restful evening:
• Supports sleep patterns: Certain perfume oils, like rose, have been shown to improve learning and memory recall, helping your brain solidify good sleep habits and making it easier to maintain a consistent rhythm over time.
• Promotes relaxation: Perfume Oil can shift your body from “fight or flight” mode to a calmer, more relaxed state ideal for restful sleep.
• Deepens sleep quality:. Specific aromas like musk and vanilla have been shown to increase the power of delta brainwaves and sleep spindles during NREM sleep, which is when your body repairs itself, rejuvenating cells and fostering health and recovery.
How to Find a Bedtime Perfume Oil
A bedtime scent differs from what you pick for daytime or an evening out in terms of the energy and the emotions that you want to access. We recommend looking at your current collection and seeing what makes you feel nurtured and at ease. It could just be something that you love the smell of; something that makes you feel calm. There are no rules but great choices are Egyptian Rose, White Musk and Darling.
Options are endless when it comes to finding the right bedtime scent for you. If you’re not sure where to start, try White Musk or White Oud - dry, woody, and musky notes evoke a grounding effect on the nervous system. Soft floral and green notes like Lily of the Valley and Farasha can complement these accords, offering a multidimensional approach to relaxation.
Pull on your pajamas, dab some Tapputi, and let the waft of serenity ease you into the evening.
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