{"id":604881715506,"title":"Dr Teal's Sleep Spray Review: Does it Work?","created_at":"2023-02-23T17:15:10-05:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"Dr Teal's Sleep Spray Review: Does it Work?\",\n \"keywords\": \"dr teals sleep spray, dr teals sleep spray review, dr teals sleep spray reviews, dr teals sleep spray side effects, dr teal's sleep spray, dr. teal's sleep spray, dr teal's sleep spray stores, dr teal's sleep spray target\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team reviews the ingredients in Dr Teal's Sleep Spray based on medical studies to give our take on whether it's likely to work or if it's a waste of money. We highlight some questionable additive ingredients and explain if spray really absorbs into the skin.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/dr-teals-sleep-spray-review\",\n\"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Calloway Cook\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/calloway-cook\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/calloway-cook\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"President\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"entrepreneurship, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, eCommerce, medical research\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": \"S.I. 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It’s naturally-derived and can be appealing to health-conscious consumers who want to avoid sleeping pills, and Dr Teal’s claims that their spray can “help promote a better night’s sleep.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut can body spray actually improve sleep quality or is this an unscientific approach? Does the spray contain any unhealthy additive ingredients? Does Dr Teal’s spray contain ingredients shown in research studies to help sleep? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze the ingredients in Dr Teal’s spray based on clinical studies to give our take on whether it’s likely to be effective or if it’s a waste of money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ll also highlight some questionable additive ingredients, share our thoughts on whether body spray can improve sleep quality and feature real, unsponsored Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray customer reviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredient Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Dr Teal's Sleep Spray ingredients\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Dr_Teal_s_Sleep_Spray_Ingredients_Optimized.png?v=1677190340\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe ingredients in Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray are shown above. Some of these ingredients have clinical backing for sleep quality improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChamomile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e was shown in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31006899\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePhytotherapy Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal to significantly improve sleep quality and anxiety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLavender\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e was shown in a 2022 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35708558\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to improve sleep quality and reduce the risk of insomnia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelatonin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is one of the most well-studied sleep enhancers. As we documented in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/peptiva-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeptiva reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e article on another sleep product, melatonin is clinically shown to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnfortunately, Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray also contains a few ingredients with questionable health effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e was studied in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5093181\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAir Quality, Atmosphere \u0026amp; Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal, and the study authors concluded that fragranced consumer products can \"impose serious risks to human health.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenzophenone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is another scent ingredient which is shown to be toxic to animals according to a 2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16741556\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emeta-study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhenoxyethanol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a synthetic preservative shown to be toxic to human cells in a 2020 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32387382\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDr Teal’s Sleep Spray clearly contains some active ingredients with research backing, but can these ingredients really absorb through the skin and improve sleep? We’ll analyze in the next section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Sleep Spray Even Work?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDr Teal’s claims that their product can be used on the body and in the air. This suggests that it works via transdermal (through the skin) absorption and through inhalation (like an essential oil ambient spray).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoth lavender and chamomile are shown to be effective aromatherapy agents, meaning they are absorbed and can influence health when inhaled. A 2022 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33454232\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003einhaled lavender and chamomile reduced anxiety and stress in older adults.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMelatonin can be absorbed through the skin. As we documented in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/zleep-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZleep patch reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e article, a clinical study found that melatonin is well-absorbed transdermally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe consider Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray likely to be effective for improving sleep quality and reducing time-to-sleep given that its main active ingredients are clinically shown to be effective when absorbed through the lungs or skin. However, Dr. Teal’s Sleep Spray does not disclose the amount of each ingredient so we do not know if the amounts are enough to make a real difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named Alexis Sia published an informative and engaging video showing how transdermal absorption works: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jXivmrTN9LM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal, Unsponsored Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray User Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named “Jessica Be Brave” reviewed Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray. She explains if it works for her and shows how she uses it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qDiodbEE0s8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA TikTok user named “suedila” reviews the spray:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"max-width: 375px; min-width: 325px;\" data-video-id=\"7080999094210071854\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@suedila\/video\/7080999094210071854\" class=\"tiktok-embed\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@suedila?refer=embed\" title=\"@suedila\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@suedila\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/drtealssleepspray?refer=embed\" title=\"drtealssleepspray\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#drtealssleepspray\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/melatonin?refer=embed\" title=\"melatonin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#melatonin\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/drteals?refer=embed\" title=\"drteals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#drteals\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tiktokmademebuyit?refer=embed\" title=\"tiktokmademebuyit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#tiktokmademebuyit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/NDA-7043448407381363461?refer=embed\" title=\"♬ NDA - carls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e♬ NDA - carls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cscript async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the Spray Cause Side Effects?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDr Teal’s Sleep Spray doesn’t appear to have been studied in any clinical trials so it’s impossible to say for certain whether or not it causes side effects. However, we can make an educated guess based on its ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe believe this spray may cause skin irritation in some individuals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFragrance is toxic and sensitizing as documented in the ingredient analysis. But essential oils can also irritate skin depending on their concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 2018 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5878871\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e reported that lavender can cause skin irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8565459\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContact Dermatitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal found that benzoic acid (a preservative in this spray) can irritate the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDr Teal’s does not publish the concentration of the essential oils in their spray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to Buy This Spray for the Best Price\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDr Teal’s Sleep Spray is sold at a variety of online retailers. Here’s a price breakdown at the time of publishing this article (per bottle):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCVS: $7.79 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cvs.com\/shop\/dr-teal-s-sleep-spray-with-melatonin-essential-oils-6-fl-oz-prodid-380839\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUlta: $7.49 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ulta.com\/p\/sleep-spray-pimprod2023308?sku=2577982\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWalmart: \u003cstrong\u003e$5.87\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Dr-Teal-s-Sleep-Spray-Melatonin-Essential-Oils-6-fl-oz\/571915685\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmazon: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e$5.87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3krWp11\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elink to official Amazon listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe product is not currently sold at Target.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Customers Review Dr Teal’s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmazon is a better resource for honest customer reviews than a brand’s website in our opinion. Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray has been reviewed over 1,200 times on Amazon with an average review rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top positive review from a verified purchaser comes from an anonymous Amazon Customer who claims it was effective for their son’s ADHD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“So my son has ADHD also struggles with restlessness when he sleeps and getting him to sleep has been a battle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter trying this consistently for about a month now we have noticed a HUGE difference in his sleep hes not so restless in his sleep he stays asleep throughout the night and seems to wake up refreshed.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top negative review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named “medicalnurse” who dislikes the smell:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The scent of this product has a much heavier underlying smell that I didn't care for and knew I couldn't sleep with it on my pillow. I was disappointed because I like the other Dr. Teal's products and I love the smell of lavender. I was hoping for a more pure lavender smell.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Research-Backed Sleep Picks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Sleep_Image.png?v=1675400012\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are sleep products with clinical research backing for their ability to improve sleep quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulletproof.fdf2.net\/a1XMvQ\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulletproof Sleep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is our top sleep supplement pick. It contains an effective dose of melatonin (3 mg), and also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epassionflower extract\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which has been shown in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31714321\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to increase total sleep time and decrease wakefulness. This supplement is free of any questionable additive ingredients and only costs $25.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterested consumers can check out \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulletproof.fdf2.net\/a1XMvQ\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulletproof Sleep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at this link to its product page on the official brand website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=883731\u0026amp;u=3153363\u0026amp;m=66636\u0026amp;urllink=www%2Enolahmattress%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fnolah%2Dweighted%2Dbamboo%2Dblanket\u0026amp;afftrack=\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNolah Weighted Bamboo Blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a great option for consumers who prefer non-supplement solutions for sleep. Weighted blankets are clinically shown to improve sleep quality in both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36005255\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolder adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8700927\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003echildren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and early research suggests they may also reduce anxiety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterested consumers can check out Nolah Weighted Bamboo Blanket \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=883731\u0026amp;u=3153363\u0026amp;m=66636\u0026amp;urllink=www%2Enolahmattress%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fnolah%2Dweighted%2Dbamboo%2Dblanket\u0026amp;afftrack=\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat this link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the product page on the official brand website, where it’s currently retailing for under $100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mantasleep.com\/products\/manta-sleep-mask?rfsn=7058102.5070479\u0026amp;utm_source=refersion\u0026amp;utm_medium=affiliate\u0026amp;utm_campaign=7058102.5070479\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManta Sleep Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most cost-effective sleep solution, because it’s only $35 and will last for years. A 2021 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33870919\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e found that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eeye mask and ear plug use improved sleep quality in ICU patients.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manta’s mask comes with ear plugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can't locate any medical studies on sleep mask use in healthy patients, but it seems logical that the same effects would hold given that light exposure during sleep negatively impacts sleep quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterested consumers can check out Manta Sleep Mask \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mantasleep.com\/products\/manta-sleep-mask?rfsn=7058102.5070479\u0026amp;utm_source=refersion\u0026amp;utm_medium=affiliate\u0026amp;utm_campaign=7058102.5070479\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat this link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the product page on the official brand website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe consider Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray likely to be effective for improving sleep quality. It contains several research-backed ingredients, and those ingredients are shown in clinical studies to be effective when inhaled or used on the skin (which is what this product is designed for).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis sleep spray is very affordable, and Walmart and Amazon currently have the best prices. It is not sold on the brand’s website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe do not currently recommend Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray due to the inclusion of several questionable additive ingredients like fragrance and synthetic preservatives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis product may cause skin irrational in sensitive individuals, but we do not believe it's likely to have any serious side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnline customer reviews of this product are quite favorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-02-23T17:25:14-05:00","updated_at":"2023-09-11T17:41:26-04:00","summary_html":"We review the ingredients in Dr Teal's Sleep Spray based on medical studies to give our take on whether it's likely to work or if it's a waste of money. We highlight some questionable additive ingredients and explain if spray really absorbs into the skin.","template_suffix":"","handle":"dr-teals-sleep-spray-review","tags":"_related:sleep"}

Dr Teal's Sleep Spray Review: Does it Work?

Dr Teal's Sleep Spray Review: Does it Work?


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Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray is used on the body to promote restful sleep and relaxation. It’s naturally-derived and can be appealing to health-conscious consumers who want to avoid sleeping pills, and Dr Teal’s claims that their spray can “help promote a better night’s sleep.”

But can body spray actually improve sleep quality or is this an unscientific approach? Does the spray contain any unhealthy additive ingredients? Does Dr Teal’s spray contain ingredients shown in research studies to help sleep? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze the ingredients in Dr Teal’s spray based on clinical studies to give our take on whether it’s likely to be effective or if it’s a waste of money.

We’ll also highlight some questionable additive ingredients, share our thoughts on whether body spray can improve sleep quality and feature real, unsponsored Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray customer reviews.

Ingredient Analysis

Dr Teal's Sleep Spray ingredients

The ingredients in Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray are shown above. Some of these ingredients have clinical backing for sleep quality improvement.

Chamomile was shown in a medical review published in the Phytotherapy Research journal to significantly improve sleep quality and anxiety.

Lavender was shown in a 2022 medical review to improve sleep quality and reduce the risk of insomnia.

Melatonin is one of the most well-studied sleep enhancers. As we documented in our Peptiva reviews article on another sleep product, melatonin is clinically shown to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.

Unfortunately, Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray also contains a few ingredients with questionable health effects.

Fragrance was studied in a medical review published in the Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health journal, and the study authors concluded that fragranced consumer products can "impose serious risks to human health."

Benzophenone is another scent ingredient which is shown to be toxic to animals according to a 2006 meta-study.

Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative shown to be toxic to human cells in a 2020 clinical trial.

Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray clearly contains some active ingredients with research backing, but can these ingredients really absorb through the skin and improve sleep? We’ll analyze in the next section.

Does Sleep Spray Even Work?

Dr Teal’s claims that their product can be used on the body and in the air. This suggests that it works via transdermal (through the skin) absorption and through inhalation (like an essential oil ambient spray).

Both lavender and chamomile are shown to be effective aromatherapy agents, meaning they are absorbed and can influence health when inhaled. A 2022 clinical trial found that inhaled lavender and chamomile reduced anxiety and stress in older adults.

Melatonin can be absorbed through the skin. As we documented in our Zleep patch reviews article, a clinical study found that melatonin is well-absorbed transdermally.

We consider Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray likely to be effective for improving sleep quality and reducing time-to-sleep given that its main active ingredients are clinically shown to be effective when absorbed through the lungs or skin. However, Dr. Teal’s Sleep Spray does not disclose the amount of each ingredient so we do not know if the amounts are enough to make a real difference.

A YouTube creator named Alexis Sia published an informative and engaging video showing how transdermal absorption works: 

Real, Unsponsored Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray User Reviews

A YouTube creator named “Jessica Be Brave” reviewed Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray. She explains if it works for her and shows how she uses it:

A TikTok user named “suedila” reviews the spray:

@suedila #drtealssleepspray #melatonin #drteals #tiktokmademebuyit ♬ NDA - carls

Does the Spray Cause Side Effects?

Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray doesn’t appear to have been studied in any clinical trials so it’s impossible to say for certain whether or not it causes side effects. However, we can make an educated guess based on its ingredients.

We believe this spray may cause skin irritation in some individuals.

Fragrance is toxic and sensitizing as documented in the ingredient analysis. But essential oils can also irritate skin depending on their concentration.

A 2018 medical review reported that lavender can cause skin irritation.

A clinical trial published in the Contact Dermatitis journal found that benzoic acid (a preservative in this spray) can irritate the skin.

Dr Teal’s does not publish the concentration of the essential oils in their spray.

Where to Buy This Spray for the Best Price

Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray is sold at a variety of online retailers. Here’s a price breakdown at the time of publishing this article (per bottle):

CVS: $7.79 (link)

Ulta: $7.49 (link)

Walmart: $5.87 (link)

Amazon: $5.87 (link to official Amazon listing)

The product is not currently sold at Target.

Real Customers Review Dr Teal’s

Amazon is a better resource for honest customer reviews than a brand’s website in our opinion. Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray has been reviewed over 1,200 times on Amazon with an average review rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The top positive review from a verified purchaser comes from an anonymous Amazon Customer who claims it was effective for their son’s ADHD:

“So my son has ADHD also struggles with restlessness when he sleeps and getting him to sleep has been a battle. After trying this consistently for about a month now we have noticed a HUGE difference in his sleep hes not so restless in his sleep he stays asleep throughout the night and seems to wake up refreshed.”

The top negative review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named “medicalnurse” who dislikes the smell:

“The scent of this product has a much heavier underlying smell that I didn't care for and knew I couldn't sleep with it on my pillow. I was disappointed because I like the other Dr. Teal's products and I love the smell of lavender. I was hoping for a more pure lavender smell.”

Our Research-Backed Sleep Picks

There are sleep products with clinical research backing for their ability to improve sleep quality.

Bulletproof Sleep is our top sleep supplement pick. It contains an effective dose of melatonin (3 mg), and also passionflower extract which has been shown in a clinical trial to increase total sleep time and decrease wakefulness. This supplement is free of any questionable additive ingredients and only costs $25.

Interested consumers can check out Bulletproof Sleep at this link to its product page on the official brand website.

Nolah Weighted Bamboo Blanket is a great option for consumers who prefer non-supplement solutions for sleep. Weighted blankets are clinically shown to improve sleep quality in both older adults and in children, and early research suggests they may also reduce anxiety.

Interested consumers can check out Nolah Weighted Bamboo Blanket at this link to the product page on the official brand website, where it’s currently retailing for under $100.

Manta Sleep Mask is the most cost-effective sleep solution, because it’s only $35 and will last for years. A 2021 clinical trial found that eye mask and ear plug use improved sleep quality in ICU patients. Manta’s mask comes with ear plugs.

We can't locate any medical studies on sleep mask use in healthy patients, but it seems logical that the same effects would hold given that light exposure during sleep negatively impacts sleep quality.

Interested consumers can check out Manta Sleep Mask at this link to the product page on the official brand website.

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Conclusion

We consider Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray likely to be effective for improving sleep quality. It contains several research-backed ingredients, and those ingredients are shown in clinical studies to be effective when inhaled or used on the skin (which is what this product is designed for).

This sleep spray is very affordable, and Walmart and Amazon currently have the best prices. It is not sold on the brand’s website.

We do not currently recommend Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray due to the inclusion of several questionable additive ingredients like fragrance and synthetic preservatives. 

This product may cause skin irrational in sensitive individuals, but we do not believe it's likely to have any serious side effects.

Online customer reviews of this product are quite favorable.




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