‘I can finally sleep and wake well rested with 96p-a-use patches’

I’m certainly not alone in my nightly battle to drift off, only to face the grim consequences come morning when dragging myself out of bed feels like a huge task. Late nights inevitably give way to early evening naps, which in turn fuel yet more late nights – a seemingly never-ending cycle with no obvious way out.

So when I heard there could be a remedy worth trying, I was eager to put it to the test. The Sleep Time Patches from Kloris caught my eye, as they’re designed to promote rest through entirely natural means, without the need for pharmaceuticals – and I’ve always been wary of reaching for sleeping pills.

The patches themselves are straightforward to use; simply apply them to a smooth, ideally hair-free area of skin roughly 30 to 90 minutes before bedtime. They must be pressed firmly against the skin to activate, and it’s recommended that you inhale the soothing lavender scent.

Your body’s natural warmth then works to release the active ingredients gradually throughout the night, helping to deliver a restorative night’s sleep. The patches contain a blend of ingredients carefully developed by plant scientists for precisely this purpose.

Among them is valerian – with studies suggesting it can help people fall and stay asleep in adults and children with insomnia. Meanwhile, passionflower appears to lower brain activity with compound gamma-aminobutyric acid, some studies say.

I’ve experimented with countless remedies to help me drift off, from magnesium supplements, which I found largely ineffective, to sleepy teas (£2.50) and Lush bath bombs (£5.50). I also cut out caffeine after 11am, and over the past month I’ve been enjoying the best sleep of my life.

The Kloris patches are available in three sizes: 12 nights for £16, 30 nights for £36 and 90 nights for £97 – though a discount is available for subscribers. This reduces the 30-night supply to £29.52, working out at 99p per night, reports the Mirror.

Shoppers can also snap up the patches at 20% off using the code sleeptime20 before May 31. This brings the 30-day box down to £28.80, equating to 96p per day. Kloris also offer a 30-night trial, promising a hassle-free returns process if customers aren’t sleeping more soundly.

Since trying these patches, I’ve noticed a considerably more restful night’s sleep and find it far easier to rise in the morning without repeatedly hitting the snooze button. They carry a soothing lavender scent that instantly triggers a nostalgic bedtime memory, transporting me straight back to childhood.

The manufacturers recommend applying them to a different spot each night, and as they’re waterproof, you can put them on before jumping in the shower or bath. Personally, I find it preferable to apply mine once I’ve stepped out of the bath.

The product comes with an accompanying leaflet advising against consuming caffeine or alcohol before bedtime, noting that caffeine can remain in the body for up to 12 hours. It also highlights that blue light can disrupt sleep patterns, recommending that phone use be limited for two hours before bed. Like countless others, switching off during that window has proved a challenge, yet overall sleep quality has noticeably improved.

They’re simple to remove in the morning, leaving you feeling well-rested. These would come highly recommended to anyone struggling to nod off – having tried countless remedies, finding an effective solution seemed unlikely. And at 96p a night, it costs less than a morning coffee.

The positive experience is far from unique. The patches hold an impressive average rating of 4.42 out of 5 from 730 reviews. One satisfied customer wrote: “They really work for me! I’ve slept better than I have for years! Thankyou!”

However, one shopper found them almost too potent, reporting that a reduced dose was necessary to avoid morning grogginess. They said: “The patches absolutely help me go to sleep much faster, no doubt about that, but they 100% make me groggy in the mornings.

“I have started cutting them in half, as I am petite and I thought the dose might be too strong for me. I am also taking the patch off if I wake up in the middle of the night to avoid the feeling of grogginess in the morning. It’d be great to have different strengths to account for body weight.”

Another person commented: “It took a few days to take effect, but I’m consistently getting 7/8 hours sleep every night now. Only waking briefly 3 or 4 times a night instead of 20 or 30! Feel less foggy in the mornings and clearer headed throughout the day. Will definitely be buying more and would happily recommend.”