The Sleep Journal

Illustration of a certification rosette badge with a tick — OEKO-TEX decoded
What Does OEKO-TEX® Certified Actually Mean?
|1 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
The little label on sleepwear and baby clothes, decoded: what OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 actually tests, what it doesn't promise, and why it matters most for the clothes you sleep in. Read more...
Illustration of a new tagged pyjama top with an arrow to a washing machine
Should You Wash New Pyjamas Before Wearing Them? (Yes — Here's Why)
|1 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
New pyjamas look pristine and bed is right there. But finishing chemicals, loose dye and the factory-to-mailbox journey say wash them first — especially for sensitive skin. Read more...
Illustration of a weekly calendar with wash-day ticks — how often to wash pyjamas and sheets
How Often Should You Wash Your Pyjamas (and Sheets)? The Honest Answer
|1 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
Somewhere between 'every wear' and 'when they can stand up on their own' lies the truth. The honest washing schedule for pyjamas, sheets and pillowcases. Read more...
Illustration of a skincare bottle labelled with a moon and 8 hrs — sleep is skincare
Sleep Is Skincare: What Your Skin Does Between 10pm and 6am
|1 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
Your skin does its most important repair work between 10pm and 6am — in whatever conditions you give it. The overnight skincare routine that has nothing to do with serums. Read more...
Illustration of a washing machine beside a crossed-out fabric softener bottle — hidden laundry irritants
The Hidden Irritants in Your Laundry (Fabric Softener Is Not Your Friend)
|1 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
Your skincare is fragrance-free but your skin is still cranky by morning? The culprit might be in the laundry cupboard. Softener, fragrance and other residues explained. Read more...
Illustration of an itchy arm under a crescent moon representing nighttime itch
Why Does Skin Itch More at Night? The Science of the Midnight Itch
|2 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
The crawling, prickling, ceiling-staring midnight itch is not in your head. Five well-documented reasons itch peaks at night, and what you can actually control. Read more...
Illustration comparing smooth skin before and dry itchy skin during perimenopause
Perimenopause Changed My Skin Too: The Itchy Truth Nobody Warns You About
|1 min read|Updated July 13, 2026
Hot flushes get the press, but the sudden dry, itchy, reactive skin of perimenopause blindsides almost everyone. Here's why it happens and what helps at night. Read more...
Illustration of a smooth pyjama top with a tick versus a scratchy jumper with a cross for eczema
What to Wear to Bed With Eczema (and What to Avoid)
|2 min read|Updated July 27, 2026
Nights are when eczema does its worst work. Here's how to choose sleepwear that reduces heat, moisture and friction — and the fabrics to avoid. Read more...