These scents make the ritual more restorative.
The gist:
Showering can be meditative, making it a healthy part of your nightly routine. Certain elements can make it even more so.
Expert insight:
Adding the scents of tangerine and bergamot may relieve stress and encourage sleep, says Kelly Holland Azzaro, registered aromatherapist and former president of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Research shows chamomile and lavender have similar relaxing effects.
While your morning or post-workout shower may be cold or lukewarm, up the temperature in the evening. Studies have found warmth helps you downregulate.
The bottom line:
Before bed, take a hot shower and use products infused with these calming scents. The Grown Alchemist x Equinox PM Body Cleanser, provided in each room at the Equinox Hotel in New York City, fits the bill.