10 Tips to Create the Ultimate Sleep Environment and Improve Your Quality of Sleep

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Tips for getting even the stubbornest stains out of your eucalyptus sheets. Whether its wine, blood, oil, or a general stain, this article will instruct you on how you can best remove the stains for your gentle eucalyptus TENCEL lyocell sheets.

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It’s no secret that TENCEL™ lyocell sheets are pretty incredible – they’re silky soft, ultra breathable, super gentle on the skin and extremely sustainably made. However, you might have gotten your sheets and are now scratching your head – now how the heck do I wash my TENCEL™ sheets? Don’t worry, we will guide you through ever step.

 

Washing

First of all, unlike many other types of bedding that are made with toxic solvents and chemicals, there is no need to wash your Eucalypso sheets before use – unless that is your preference, of course. We mill and manufacture our sheets with no toxins or damaging chemicals, and only use the cleanest, highest quality materials.

We recommend you wash your sheets every 2-3 weeks. Since Eucalypso sheets are hypoallergenic, they don’t trap or breed bacteria, which means they stay clear for longer and require less frequent washes.

• Be sure to always wash your TENCEL™ sheets in cold water and on gentle cycle.
• Use a mild (preferably biodegradable) detergent to avoid damaging or wearing away the fabric.
• Wash separate from other laundry to avoid getting hooked on to zippers or latches, which can cause pilling.
• Avoid bleach, because it will wear away at the sheets. Fabric softener is not necessary since our sheets are already super soft!

Drying

When possible, let your TENCEL™ sheets dry naturally in order to help preserve the fibers and color. However, if you don’t have the option of naturally line drying your sheets, you can use a dryer – be sure to choose the low heat and low tumble option.

To decrease chances of wrinkles, immediately take the sheets out and make the bed with it. The most optimal strategy is to take your sheets out while they’re still about 25% wet and make your bed with the sheets. This allows them to finish drying on the bed and lessen the look of wrinkles.

If you are looking for an even crisper look, you can use and iron on low temperature.

Storing

As an added gift to your order, all Eucalypso sheets come with a reusable stone-washed tote bag. You can store your sheets in this bag if you prefer!

Please store your sheets in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight.

How to banish “Bacne” - and why your bed sheets are important 

Let’s talk about Bacne (Back-Acne).

It often happens like this – you step out of the shower, fresh and clean after a scrub down, and you catch a reflection of your back in the mirror. There is it, staring right back at you in the mirror – bacne.  

A distant cousin of facial acne, back acne – or “bacne” as we so lovingly call it – is something a lot of people deal with on a regular basis. It is estimated that around 75% of people who suffer from facial acne also deal with bacne. Much like facial acne, the best way of addressing bacne is to directly confront the issue in order to move towards a preventative solution. 

Next time you have a bacne breakout, don’t just throw a shirt over it and pretend like it doesn’t exist. We can start tackling the issue right away with a combination of good skincare, wellness, and sleep regimen. That way, by the time summer rolls around, you can have the softest, smoothest back for halter tops and bikinis.

  

Working out? Wash off!

We all know that feeling – after an intense workout, you sit down to recover for a bit and then the tiredness starts to settle in. You might put off showering for later or maybe even wait until the next day! However, as tempting as these habits are, they are a top contributor to bacne. 

After a workout, make sure you are washing off the sweat right after! Sweaty workout clothes can irritate the skin, so try to minimize contact of wet clothes on the skin. 

Also be sure to always wear clean clothes to a workout, since dirt and sweat from old clothes can further exacerbate acne. And another factor to consider – tight gym clothes can trap sweat and oils that clog pores and hair follicles. Try to work out in loose fitting, clean gym clothes as much as possible when working out to minimize potential breakouts.

 

 

Skincare is the key

When we think of skincare, we typically think about our face first foremost. However, our back and chest actually have more oil producing glands than the face, which creates the perfect condition for acne. That’s why we should pay special attention to skincare for our back and acne since these are such sensitive acne prone areas. 

Exfoliate:

Pimples are created by bacteria and dead skin cells get trapped in a clogged pore. Because the pores on our back are larger than anywhere else on our body, we must be sure to exfoliate regularly and frequently to prevent breakouts.

Try to use a body scrub or exfoliant 2-3x a week to get rid of the dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores. Since your back isn’t as sensitive as your face, you can use a slightly more intense exfoliant on your back than you would as part of your facial skincare routine.

Moisturize:

When moisturizing, be weary of over-moisturizing your back and chest. There are more oil glands there than other parts of the skin, like the legs and arms. To prevent clogging your pores with heavy creams, use a light moisturizer for your back and chest.

Spot-treat:

Just as you would for your face, you can also spot-treat your bacne. You can use spot-treatment cream containing ingredients like salicylic acid and tea tree oil on your back to specifically target those tough to get rid of pimples. Leave it on overnight just as you would for your face.

  

Don’t let your showers be the culprit

We all know you should let your conditioner sit in your hair to fully take effect; however, don’t save rinsing the conditioner off your hair as the last step of our shower routine! Hair conditioner can trigger acne since the oils easily clog pores, especially if you let the conditioner sit on your skin.

Be sure to give your body and back another wash after you’ve rinsed your conditioner. While you’re at it, give your body a good exfoliation to get rid of deal skin cells.

 

 

Sheets are Important - Sleep Cleanly

Believe it or not, one of the biggest triggers of bacne is the type of sheets you are sleeping on! After all, you are spending about 8 hours a night (or least one can hope) lying in your sheeting. If your sheets are bacteria ridden, they can cause acne breakouts on your skin. 

Normal cotton sheets are woven in a way where the fibers can trap sweat and bacteria. As your body expels heat when you are sleeping, the fibers catch the heat, which promotes your sweat glands’ activities and often produce more sebum. This is the reason why it’s important to look for sheets that are breathable and allows heat to pass through as you are sleeping.

Sleeping on cotton sheets that trap sweat is also problematic for the skin, because it creates the perfect breeding environment for bacteria. All this sweat and oil combine to act as the breeding ground for bacteria to grow and spread. If you don’t wash your sheets often enough, the bacteria can break you out.

 

 

So what should you look for in your sheets to prevent this?

Find sheets that are ultra-breathable and hypoallergenic, which can mitigate acne outbreak by prevent bacterial growth on the fabric. Eucalypso sheets are woven to be 3x more breathable than cotton and wick moisture from the body 70% better than cotton.

Eucalypso sheets are made with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers that naturally manage the transportation of moisture, enhancing fabrics by keeping your skin feeling pleasantly comfortable. Composed of natural material, the microscopic fibrils of cellulosic fibers are structured to regulate the absorption and release of moisture. This contributes to breathable fabrics that support the body’s natural temperature regulating properties, creating a refreshingly cooling sensation on your skin. 

Look for sheets that are also hypoallergenic in order to prevent bacterial growth. Bacteria do not stand a chance when it comes to our sheets. The moisture management properties are responsible for reduced bacteria growth. The moisture is completely transported to the inside of the fibers; thus, no moisture film is formed which does not allow the bacteria to grow.

With our innovative fabric technology, the fibers absorb moisture efficiently. In comparison to polyester and synthetics, there is less available moisture formed on the surface of the fiber for bacteria to grow. Consequently, TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers provide a less favorable environment for bacterial growth, offering better hygienic qualities to fabrics

So what are you waiting for? Take precautions to minimize the chances of bacne outbreaks through a combination of great skincare, regular cleaning, and comfortable sheets! As the temperature rises, it’s time to ditch the cover-ups and embrace the skin you are in.

 

 

Here at Eucalypso, we absolutely love podcasts. It's no secret that we are constantly listening to podcasts; whether we are commuting to work in the morning or doing the weekly grocery run at Whole Foods, we always have a good podcast on. It's a wonderful way of staying in tune with current events, learning more about your favorite topic, or getting deep into an interesting story.

We had a few people reach out about hearing about Eucalypso in their favorite podcasts over the past few weeks! Naturally, we were ecstatic and downloaded the episodes right away.

From wellness to mental health to murder, the variety on these podcasts were far ranging; however, the one thing they all had in common was their love for our silky soft eucalyptus Tencel sheets! The podcasts are interesting, insightful, and engaging - we enjoyed their depth in covering the subject matter. It truly made our days when we were listening along to the story, and we heard snippets of how much the hosts love Eucalypso! 

Here's a weekly roundup of some of our favorite podcasts. Want to hear their personal thoughts on Eucalypso sheets? Give it a listen!

 

SELFIE:

Let's talk self-care. Sarah James, a lifestyle blogger and self-help aficionado, is joined by bestie Kristen Howerton, a writer and psychotherapist, as they tackle the tricky and often elusive aspects of caring for ourselves. Their weekly conversations explore questions like: Why don’t I eat the way I should? How do I get enough sleep? What aspects of my personality make self-care tricky? And what’s the best way to deal with pubic hair? From the silly to the serious, Kristen and Sarah are taking a vulnerable and often humorous look at body, mind and spirit . . . and maybe a touch of the random, all while looking at the distractions and defenses that keep us from caring for ourselves like we should.

 

 

- We absolutely loved the Selfie podcast and hearing Sarah and Kristen talk about their daily struggles, from health to wellness to taking care of a new puppy. This podcast is hilarious, and listening to their banter makes us feel like we are best friends with them! 

 

Moms & Murder

Moms and Murder is a true crime podcast hosted by Mandy and Melissa, two friends who deep dive into a new case each week. Conversational in tone and heavy on the levity, you’ll enjoy their original takes on both the well-known, and those lesser heard of true crime stories.

 

 

- We love a good crime story, and we seem to get enough of these Moms and Murder episodes with Mandy and Melissa! We ended up binge listening to an entire reason of these murder podcast, and are still eagerly anticipating the upcoming episodes. Mandy and Melissa are great to listen to - they are entertaining and hilarious, while providing a very detailed account of the murder cases. This is one of our favorite podcasts, and we can't wait to hear more!

 

 

Let's Talk About It

On the Let’s Talk About I‎t podcast, Taylor Nolan gets candid with various celebrity guests and experts. The podcast focuses on mental health, relationships, and personal development. Taylor's unique perspective comes from her studies in psychology and counseling, as well as her time spent on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise reality TV shows. Join Taylor each week, and let's talk about it. 

 

 

- We've been a big fan of Taylor Nolan since her Bachelor days, so we were super excited when we heard that Taylor was releasing a podcast talking about mental health. We knew that this Bachelor alum has a background in psychology and counseling, and it really comes through in her podcasts. She brings celebrities and other Bachelor alums on to the show, and interviews them in a way that is sincere and insightful.

 

The Simple Sophisticate

The simple sophisticate is someone who prefers quality over quantity, sensible living over mindless consumption, personal style instead of trendy fashions, has an insatiable curiosity for life’s endless questions and a desire to live a truly fulfilling life rather than being led around by the nose. Inspired by her lifestyle blog The Simply Luxurious Life, Shannon Ables (the original Simple Sophisticate) shares with listeners tips on how to live a refined life on an everyday income. From achieving your goals, preparing a memorable meal, creating a capsule wardrobe, traveling the world (Francophiles tune in as Paris is a favorite destination), and living life to the fullest without breaking the bank, living well is really quite simple.

 

 

- From elegant home decor to living a more fulfilling life, we love listening to Shannon's tips and advice. She has great insights about living a more refined life, and shares very realistic goals. We found this podcast to be a very easy listen, whether you are doing the dishes or running errands. It's a quick and simple way to improve your life a little everyday. 

Expensive skincare creams not helping your acne? Eucalyptus sheets can help.

“Getting a set of the organic eucalyptus sheets was the best thing that ever happened to my skin. My skin was able to breathe better and stay free of acne!”

 

My love for skincare

I’ll be the first to admit it: I’ve spent a LOT of money on skincare – probably hundreds if not thousands of dollars. I am no stranger to the skincare aisles at Sephora, and I’ve read probably an endless amount of skincare articles on Refinery29 and Allure. Like a lot of you, I care about what I put on my skin and want to make sure I’m making informed decisions about how to treat my skin well.

 

Like most people, acne was something that I struggled with a lot during my teenage years, when my young adolescent hormones were out of control and fueled the patches of pimples that grew like vines on my face. My rampant breakouts would often times lower my self-esteem, and I always felt like I was in a constant battle with my skin. Every once in a while, we would find tentative peace, but more often than not, I felt like I was in despair over my acne.

 

I’ve spent so much of my life pouring over reviews and advice blogs, so it should come as no surprise that I’ve also bought lots and lots of skincare products. It always seemed that having this incredible skin was only just one more product away! Yet even as I moved out of my teenage years, I was still constantly breaking out. I didn’t understand why it felt as if my skin was fighting me: I was spending so much money on skincare, but the state of my skin was in constant fluctuation. Some days, I would find my face smooth and radiant; other days, I would wake up and find the pimples back in their usual spots like a nightmare that never went away.

 

So I went to see a dermatologist. We had an in-depth conversation about things that might affect my skin condition like diet patterns, stress, family history, and skincare routine. Everything seemed fine, until she asked “have you considered changing your sheets?”

 

 

The Criminal

It all started making so much sense. My cotton bedding was breaking me out, from my face to my back, and my sheets were the one common denominator.

 

I went home and started doing a lot of research about cotton sheets. It was during my internet sleuthing that I discovered troves of information about the damages of cotton and how awful it could be for the skin, especially while you’re sleeping.

 

The nature of cotton fibers isn’t conducive to extensive wear for sleeping, as cotton can breed bacteria and trap sweat. These properties cause breakouts and night sweats. The way cotton is woven doesn’t allow for breathability, which is crucial for good skin and preventing breakouts. Cotton ranks low on the hypoallergenic and breathability scale, and that even includes the expensive ‘luxury’ cotton sheets like Organic and Supima cotton.

 

Because it’s so easy for cotton to trap all the sweat and bacteria while you sleep, you would essentially have to be washing the sheets constantly to make sure they stay clean. Not only is that incredibly hard to maintain, but it’s very difficult on the environment. I needed a better solution – for the environment and my skin.

 

If you’re like me and spending so much money on skincare products, why would you offset all that progress by sleeping in something that breeds bacteria on your skin every night?

 

 

Putting the beauty in “beauty sleep”

Eucalypso was the best decisions I ever made for my sleep and my skin - I switched from my cotton bedding to Eucalypso’s organic eucalyptus sheets last year, and I haven’t looked back. These sheets are so soft and gentle on my skin, it feels like I’m sleeping in a cloud made of silk. They’re a total game changer.

For starters, Eucalypso sheets are hypoallergenic. That means that these eucalyptus Tencel sheets are perfect for people with sensitive or acne-prone skin. They're ideal for preventing breakouts or inflammation of skin problems. They're very gentle on all skin types - even for babies. 

Not only are Eucalypso sheets hypoallergenic, but they are 2x softer and 3x more breathable than cotton. This has been super helpful in helping clear my breakouts, because my skin can finally breathe while I sleep. They are super gentle on my sensitive skin, preventing breaking out from any irritants. They also wick moisture 70% better than cotton, allowing me to sleep comfortably all night long.

 

A close-up look at my skin texture now after having switched to sleeping on Eucalypso sheets.

In my year of sleeping on Eucalypso sheets, my skin was able to breath better and stay free of acne. I found that when paired with a good skincare routine, sleeping on my eucalyptus sheets helped minimize my breakouts. I feel so relieved knowing that my sleep routine is helping amplify the effects of my skincare products, rather than working against them.

 

Oh and as an added bonus, if you’re lazy like me, not having to do laundry so frequently is a wonderful hidden benefits! Since eucalyptus sheets doesn’t trap heat and breed bacteria, you don’t have to put it through the wash as often as you do with cotton sheets. Not having to wash my sheets every week has really freed up my time for me to do things I actually find enjoyable.

 

Who wins in the war to the softest, most comfortable and ecofriendly sheets?

 

 

Not Your Grandma’s Bedding

 

For as long as I could remember, my mother would pull out her blue-and-white printed floral cotton bedding and preach to me about the benefits of cotton sheets with a high thread count. Much like almost everyone I know, I grew up sleeping on cotton bedding, indifferent to how it felt or its impact on the environment. Cotton bedding, I thought, was the only means to a good night of sleep.

 

Cotton had long been the popular crowd favorite for bedding, as it had been the only options available for a long time. However, early into my adulthood, the green movement took off, and people began to branch out from their stuffy cotton bedding in search of something that was softer, more versatile, and more eco-friendly.

 

It was around this time that bamboo bedding began making a splash as the new innovative and eco-friendly bedding material. People were keen to try these new environmentally sustainable, natural, silky-smooth sheets. These bedding sheets were flying off the shelfs, and people were enthused that they could actively support something that was helping the environment. As I would later come to discover, most of these words used to describe bamboo sheets-“eco-friendly, natural, organic”-were all a marketing gimmick.

 

In reality, bamboo sheets did not hold up to a lot of these eco-friendly qualities they boasted.

 

 

Bamboo: Wolf in Grandma’s Clothing

 

If you closely examine the fibers of bamboo made fabrics, you will find that there is virtually no trace of the bamboo plant in the sheets. The process of breaking down bamboos to the creation of bedding is so intensive that the final product is essentially stripped of all the benefits of the organic bamboo plants.

 

While the mechanical process of creating bamboo bedding is environmentally friendly, the chemical process adds so much toxic chemicals to the fibers that is could hardly be considered green. The process of creating bedding from bamboo is composed of using 12 toxic chemicals. These chemicals are incredibly harsh and harmful not only on the bamboo fibers but also on the environment.

 

These chemicals are just as damaging as they are hard to pronounce - are composed of multi-syllabic words that are classified as corrosive, and its chemical composition drastically alters the beneficial qualities of bamboos. Furthermore, there is no way for the chemicals to be recycled after usage, so they are dumped into the environment. About 50% of them find their way back into the environment, polluting the earth, dirtying the air, and contaminating the water.

 

Once the Federal Trade Commission caught on to this, they began mandating companies to list the product as made from Rayon rather than bamboo. Since the chemicals so harshly altered the bamboos fibers, they couldn’t list the product as bamboo but rather as Rayon.

 

 

 

Happily Ever After with Eucalyptus Bedding

 

I am a big proponent of making things in a more sustainable way - that is gentle to the earth and also better for you. After hearing about these detrimental qualities of bamboo bedding, I began seeking out alternatives for cleaner, greener linens.

 

All Eucalypso products are made from 100% Tencel from organic eucalyptus fibers, milled sustainably and produced in small batches to produce the growth of Eucalyptus trees.

 

The best thing about Tencel bedding that sets it apart from bamboo bedding is that it uses absolutely no (that’s right - 0) harsh chemicals, as opposed to the 12 toxics chemicals bamboo uses. Tencel lyocell uses simply one solvent in its creation, and it 100% organic and is not toxic. In fact, the process of creating Tencel allows the solvent to be recycled and reused. This is called a closed-loop process, in which the transformation process recovers and reuses 99% of the organic solvent and water used in this process.

 

On top of all of these great environmental benefits of eucalyptus bedding, the fibers are incredibly soft and durable. This meant that the fibers are less prone to wrinkling, so you don’t have to put as much time into caring for the sheets. The sheets are also super silky, cooling, and perfect for sensitive skin. To read more about the benefits of eucalyptus bedding, you can click here.

 

We live in a world where we are always striving to do better and be kinder to our Earth. So take a deep breath and dive into your comfortable eucalyptus sheets, knowing that you’re making the right choice for both you and the environment.

 

 

It's not everyday that you get called the The Beyoncé of bed accessories - so when it happens, naturally we were very excited about it! And if that wasn't compliment enough, So Yummy has deemed our sheets to be even better than a grilled cheese sandwich. We can't think of a higher compliment than that! (For a life hack, we suggest trying grilled cheese sandwiches while in bed - double your enjoyment).

Thank you So Yummy for featuring us! You can read more of the article linked here, or see below for the feature.

 

These Bedsheets Are Better Than A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

There are a couple things in life that are better than a grilled cheese sandwich. Discovering you’ve inherited 20 million dollars from an aunt you’ve never met is one (this hasn’t happened to me yet), and a full eight hours of sleep (also hasn’t happened to me in awhile) are the two I can think of off the top of my head. What more could compete with a buttery, crispy grilled cheese sammie?

While I won’t be mega-rich anytime soon, I probably can achieve a full night’s rest…with some help. Enter Eucalypso sheets, the crème de la crème of sheets. The Beyoncé of bed accessories. These sheets, made of Tencel lyocell from organic eucalyptus trees, are soft and stay cool no matter what. On Eucalypso’s website, they accurately describe the sheets as the “lovechild between silk and cotton,” a fabric that is neither slippery, nor dense. It’s just right.

The first time I used them (pro-tip: wash them first — the more you wash them, the softer they get!) I fell asleep within minutes, which is rare for me. I have a whole bedtime schedule prepared: 15 minutes of face masking while I drink a relaxing tea, and at least 30 minutes of reading – no phones or laptops allowed. I fell asleep with my face mask on, mug half empty. The sheets felt so soft, so comforting, and cool against my skin, it felt like I was cocooned in one giant kitten ear. I woke up eight and a half (!!!!) hours later feeling completely and utterly recharged.

 

 

The cool thing about these sheets, is that you don’t have to compromise. You can have the most wonderful rest in your life and your grilled cheese, too. Eating a grilled cheese sandwich (or any kind of food) in bed = the best kind of grownup luxury.

Get your own here, started at $129.

Eucalypso has been published in Living Better 50 and we are so excited to hear about how much people have been loving our 100% Organic Eucalyptus sheets, especially for how cooling and breathable they are! If you are a hot sleeper or feel like your sheets aren't very breathable, read about our of our customer's experiences with Eucalypso sheets!

You can read more of the article linked here, or see below for the feature.