Sleepmaxxing TIKTOK'S TEEN SLEEP TREND EXPLAINED

Is it a passing craze or a smart way to improve your sleep?

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If your teen all of a sudden wants blackout curtains, blue light glasses and magnesium supplements, you're not alone. A growing number of TikTok users — mostly Gen Z and teens - are embracing a new trend called sleepmaxxing. It’s not just about clocking eight hours - this viral movement focuses on optimising how you sleep to boost everything from your skin and school performance to mental health.

The hashtag #sleepmaxxing has racked up millions of views, with creators sharing everything from before and after bedroom makeovers to calming night-time routines and ASMR-style content - that’s videos with soft sounds and gentle visuals, like perfectly made beds and soothing sleepytime teas designed to help you relax.