In this blog, we will discuss how your night routine for summer should be and our recommended bedding picks!

The Pre-Sleep Routine

Beating the heat begins long before your head hits the pillow. You can lower your internal body temperature with a few strategic habits:

The Warm Shower Paradox

While it sounds counterintuitive, taking a lukewarm shower about 90 minutes before bed is the most effective way to cool down. The warm water triggers vasodilation, sending blood flow to the surface of your skin. As you step out, that heat evaporates, causing your core temperature to plummet right as you climb into bed.

Hydrate Wisely

Avoid large amounts of ice water right before your bedtime routine, which can actually shock the system and cause a temporary internal temperature spike. Instead, sip a small glass of room-temperature water to stay hydrated without signaling your body to work harder to regulate its heat.

Signal Melatonin

Dim your lights an hour before sleep. Harsh artificial lighting emits heat and suppresses melatonin and the circadian rhythm. Switching to warm-toned LEDs or bedside lamps helps your brain prepare for the cool-down phase of your sleep cycle.

Optimizing the Sleep Environment

Your room’s physics play a massive role in how well your bedding performs.

Strategic Airflow

To create a refreshing cross-breeze, place a fan near an open window facing inward to draw in the cooler night air. If you have a second window, place another fan facing outward to push the stagnant, warm air out.

The Morning Air-Out

During the warmer months, resist the urge to make your bed immediately. Leaving the covers pulled back allows your summer bedding to shed the moisture accumulated overnight, ensuring your layers are crisp and dry when you return.

Bed Layering

To repel excess heat, you must move away from heat-trapping synthetics and embrace bed linen materials designed for airflow.

The Ventilation Expert

Our Ultra-Lightweight Cooling Down Comforter is a game-changer for hot sleepers. It features dual mesh-strip technology that allows heat to escape the baffle boxes instead of pooling around your body.

Organic Cotton

Our 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton collection, such as comforters, pillows, and toppers offer premium breathability, softness, and hypoallergenic benefits, perfect for any type of sleeper.

The Moisture-Wicking Hero

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are renowned for their ability to manage moisture. The TENCEL™ Cooling Down Blanket has fabric made from sustainable fibers of eucalyptus and birch that keep you dry by pulling sweat away from the skin instantly.

Sensory and Mindfulness Cooling

The mind plays a powerful role in how we perceive temperature.

Aromatherapy

Using a linen spray infused with peppermint or eucalyptus provides a subtle, refreshing sensation on the skin that aids the feeling of a cool sanctuary.

Mindful Downregulation

Spend five minutes practicing deep, rhythmic breathing. Reducing your heart rate through mindfulness helps lower your metabolic heat, preparing your body for a deeper, cooler slumber.

Final Words

Investing in premium cooling bedding and incorporating this wind-down routine sets the stage for a pleasing summer and enhanced sleep quality. By supporting your body’s natural biological rhythms, you ensure that even the warmest nights lead to refreshed, rejuvenated mornings.

Ready to build your ultimate summer bedtime routine and sleep staple? Explore the Puredown Cooling Collection and start your thermal reset tonight.