Product Review: Lush Dream Time Balm

For years, I've had trouble sleeping. It's not that I'm not tired, and it's not that I can't get to sleep. It's that as soon as I start to doze off, some thought grabs me, and I find myself awake for the next few hours. So I was very skeptical when I heard that Lush's Dream Time Balm could help me sleep better. Even though I used to be an herbalist, I figured that it would take something more powerful than lavender and chamomile to put me to sleep. After trying it on a whim, I discovered just how wrong I was.

Lush's Dream Time Balm has several essential oils that are purported to help you sleep better. These are blended into a wax base, so that it can be applied easily to pressure points on your body. The first night I used it, I rubbed some on my temples. I didn't feel too different until I laid down. I noticed that I felt calmer, and slept better than I had in a long time. It wasn't until morning that I realized I had forgotten to turn on the humidifier or fan for some background noise. Even though I'm normally unable to sleep without some background noise, I slept fine the night before and had no problem falling asleep and staying asleep. The next night I also tried some along my neckline and wrists. I slept even better than the night before.

Ever since I began using the Dream Time Balm, I have been able to sleep without any problems. Even though I was skeptical at first, I am not now. I am impressed at how well it works. Originally I balked at the price because I was comparing it to the price of a small pot of lip gloss when bought at a drugstore. But there isn't a single one of those products that can help me fall asleep. And I soon discovered that one pot lasts for a very long time. Considering this, it is very inexpensive, and one $8 pot will last for many months.

With new reports coming out all the time telling about the dangers of using prescription sleep aids, it's nice to have a product that actually works with natural, gentle ingredients. I am planning on giving some to my mother in law, because she has experienced some of the bad side effects from a prescription sleep aid she uses. It's a very inexpensive gift, and I think it will help her tremendously.