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18 Bizarre But Brilliant Nighttime Products That Stop You From Waking Up Sweaty
There are tons of different factors that could be contributing to the fact that you've been waking up sweaty in the morning. Your hormones could be changing because of medications, diet, or age. Perhaps your pajamas or sheets are the cotton-equivalent of those moisture guarding plastic bags you store your sweaters in. Or, it's quite possible that your partner is a human radiator!
Whatever the reason, nothing ruins a gloriously sunny morning like waking up in a pool of your own perspiration. This is especially true for people who shower at night and have to head to work in whatever condition they wake up in.
I've written a fair amount about products to help you stop waking up sweaty, and even though some of them may be weird, there are a few fabrics and inventions that show up over and over again. And that's because they truly work. Reviewers can't believe how effective they are when it comes to keeping them cool and comfortable at night, and fresh and clean in the morning. Spoiler alert: You're going to be hearing a lot about bamboo in this article.
1. These Light And Silky Sheets Specifically Made For Nighttime Sweaters
PeachSkinSheets Night Sweats Sheets, $80, Amazon
With tons of different size and color options, people are flipping over PeachSkinSheets Night Sweats sheets. They're made with a smart fabric that wicks away moisture and allows for optimal air flow, and they're resistant to pilling, wrinkles, slipping, and microbes. Best of all, reviewers are describing them as "light and silky."
2. This Weird Memory Foam Pillow Made With Your Body Temperature In Mind
HIBR Cooling Memory Foam Pillow, $79, Amazon
The HIBR cooling memory foam pillow has tons of awesome features to keep you from sweating at night, like cooling gel technology, memory foam that allows for ventilation, and a clean and hypoallergenic outer covering. "It stays cooler than most other pillows and retains its shape, which is a big deal where pillows are concerned," says one reviewer.
3. This Fan That Gives You A Burst Of Cool Air Under Your Sheets
Bed Fan with Wireless Remote, $90, Amazon
This powerful bed fan is specifically designed to disperse and circulate the air underneath your sheets and covers. The height is adjustable, so it can fit any sized bed, and it's remote controlled, so you don't even have to sit up to change the speed.
4. A Cooling Pad That's Like A Flexible Ice Cube
LinenSpa Instant Cooling Pad, $21, Amazon
The LinenSpa instant cooling pad has a soft and flexible construction that curves with your body, and when you take it out of the freezer, it stays cool for hours. You can put it in your pillowcase or under your back while you sleep, and reviewers are saying things like, "I sleep with it at night and it keeps me nice and cool - helping me to sleep the whole night without waking up from being too hot."
5. This Cool Mist Humidifier That's Perfect For Your Bedside Table
Walkas Mini Portable Cool Mist Humidifier, $17, Amazon
Because it's small, portable, and powered entirely by USB, the Walkas mini humidifier makes a great addition to your bedside table. It gives you a continuous flow of cool mist throughout the night, and it has a timer setting and an automatic shut-off function for your safety.
6. This Bamboo Mattress Protector With Cool Flow Technology
Red Nomad Bamboo Mattress Protector, $30, Amazon
Ranging in every size from twin to king, this Red Nomad Bamboo mattress protector can help to evenly distribute your body heat. In addition to being waterproof, hypoallergenic, dust mite-resistant, and itch-proof, its cool flow tech bamboo construction allows for a breathable and dry night's sleep.
7. This Cooling Cream With Peppermint and Menthol
Peppermint & Menthol Cooling Cream, $15, Amazon
All natural, great for your skin, and complete with a chilly soothing sensation, this peppermint and menthol cooling cream is an awesome before-bed moisturizer that can help you to stay cooler at night. It's also naturally antibacterial, absorbs into skin within minutes, and can help with muscle-related pain, too.
8. This Adjustable Cooling Band That You Can Put Anywhere
Ultra Brisk Hot Cold Therapy Wrap, $18, Amazon
With two removable gel packs and a stretchy adjustable strap, the Ultra Brisk cooling band can be securely placed anywhere on the body where you need a burst of coolness. It's great for knees, elbows, arms, ankles, or even your head, and reviewers love that you can securely fasten it so it won't slip off.
9. This Mini All In One Fan And Humidifier
Topwell Handheld Mini USB Misting Fan, $16, Amazon
This Topwell handheld fan might be tiny, but reviewers say it's damn powerful. It delivers a steady stream of air as well as a refreshing mist, and because it's handheld and USB-rechargeable, it's extremely convenient to keep right next to your bed.
10. This Cloud-Like Bamboo Mattress Topper For Breathability
Bamboo Mattress Pad, $115, Amazon
Over 3500 people are flipping out over this bamboo mattress pad. Yes, it's extremely soft, hypoallergenic, and cloud-like, but it also promotes air flow, moisture-wicking, and breathability like nothing else. "I had been going thru serious hot flashes when I ordered this topper," says one reviewer. "It really seemed to help and certainly did not add any unwanted heat!"
11. This Blanket With A Cooling Gel Border
Allied Essentials Satin Gel Fiber Bordered Blanket, $74, Amazon
This Allied Essentials blanket is made with a soft micro matte material that adjusts to temperature depending on the weather and time of year. It's also got a cooling gel-filled satin border that both keeps it in place and provides a refreshing feeling during the night.
12. This Cooling Foot Spray
The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Spray, $10, Amazon
The menthol and peppermint in this The Body Shop cooling spray give your skin a fresh and tingly feeling. It's also got grape extract that soothes and exfoliates, and it can help to combat odor on the feet.
13. This Freezable Eye Mask For Your Quick-Cooling Points
Inerzen Hot or Cold Eye Mask, $12, Amazon
Your body has quick-cooling spots that act like temperature-overriders, and the under-eye area is one of them. This Inerzen hot or cold eye mask is not only cushy and comfortable, but it's filled with a non-toxic gel that you can keep in the fridge or freezer for headaches, insomnia, or night sweats.
14. This Portable AC Unit And Dehumidifier That Fits On Your Dresser
DELLA Portable Air Conditioner Cooling Fan Dehumidifier, $240, Amazon
The DELLA Portable air conditioner might just solve all of your sweaty nighttime troubles, and that's because it's an AC unit, a fan, and a dehumidifier all in one. It comes with window kits and exhaust hoses, has a remote control, is super portable, and reviewers say is both crazy effective and simple to install.
15. This Advanced Blanket That Balances Your Body Temperature Throughout The Night
Outlast Temperature Regulating Blanket, $70, Amazon
The Outlast temperature regulating blanket balances the heat around your body and makes for a comfortable environment, whether you're a hot sleeper or a cold one. It's ideal for partners who prefer different bedroom temperatures, and it's hypoallergenic, durable, and machine-washable. "I'm not sure how much "technology" can be involved in a blanket," says one reviewer, "but it does keep you warm when the temp drops and then somehow immediately cool you when it rises inside the same night."
16. This Freezable Neck Wrap Filled With Buckwheat Seeds
Bucky Soothing Neck Wrap, $26, Amazon
The Bucky soothing neck wrap is both odd and innovative because it's filled with freezable or microwavable buckwheat seeds that are hypoallergenic and fragrance-free. It retains heat (or lack thereof) for a really long time, and the curved soft shape is awesome for a refreshing chill to the back of your neck before bed.
17. This No-Fuss Bamboo Torso Wedge So You Don't Feel Swallowed By Pillows
Bamboo Wedge Pillow, $40, Amazon
Cushy pillows can feel like they're swallowing you, but this bamboo wedge pillow keeps your whole torso elevated, supported, and most importantly, cool. It's made with a two-layered memory foam design and encased in a breathable and moisture-wicking bamboo cover that molds to any sleeping style and keeps you feeling fresh all night.
18. This Ultra-Quiet Tower Fan
Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan, $50, Amazon
The Honeywell QuietSet tower fan may be a particularly weird shape, but it's a number one best seller because it's powerful and has tons of awesome features. It's remote-controlled with eight quiet speeds and an oscillation setting, so you can get cool fresh air circulating around your bed room in no time.
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