The Sleep Journal

Modern life and its frenetic pace mean we take less and less time to relax, de-stress and re-charge our batteries, so after a particularly heavy day screen-wise, I was eagerly looking forward to taking some ‘me-time’ and relaxing with a Spacemasks self-heating eye mask. Recommended for relieving tiredness, eye strain and tension, this jasmine-scented eye mask is designed to encourage you to switch off. Each Spacemasks box contains five individual foil pouches. The box with its interstellar theme looks highly original and really attractive so would make a great gift. Using the mask is really straightforward; I simply peel back…

When we heard that the Dodow, a digital sleep lamp from France was created by insomniacs, we just knew we would have to try it. It already has more than 60,000 users. It arrives boxed, with clear, easy to understand instructions. Aesthetically, the Dodow looks good. It’s a small, compact, flat white battery-powered disc that sits on your bedside table. Once in bed, you switch off the lights and simply tap the touch-sensitive surface, once for an eight-minute session and twice for a twenty-minute session. Once finished, the device automatically shuts off. Like a metronome, the Dodow projects a halo…

For a parent, getting a little one to sleep can be a nightmare, as can finding oneself constantly worn out by disturbed nights. If this sounds familiar, Suzy Snooze could be the perfect solution. Developed together with a range of experts, Suzy Snooze is a beautifully-designed multifunctional device, working as a baby monitor, sleep soother, smart nightlight and sleep trainer all-in-one! Suitable for children of all ages, it's been specially-designed to appeal to both parents and children alike. Setting up the Suzy Snooze is easy, seamlessly connecting with your smartphone using your preferred Wi-Fi network, aided by an enormous range…

After years spent slathering on oil-free moisturisers I was initially nervous about using a facial oil. I was eventually persuaded to give the multi-award winning Organic Facial Oil from By Sarah London, a relatively new natural beauty brand, a try. Co-founded by two sisters Sarah and Lauren, By Sarah London is on a mission to bring greater clarity, authenticity and simplicity to skincare. It’s the only UK skincare collection to include the full list of ingredients on the front label across the entire collection so there’s no danger of not knowing exactly what you’re putting on your skin. Organic Facial…