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Ok, so what is the deal with beauty sleep? Everyone sleeps, but are you really getting the most out of it? Sleep is your body’s natural repair time, replacing older cells with new cells, readying your body for the next day. Beauty sleep is beneficial, and it’s achievable through simple changes in your sleep routine. A good night’s rest helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, promoting glowing skin and a flawless complexion. Here are five items that’ll change the way you feel after a good night’s rest.
Sleeping Mask
There are multiple benefits to using a sleeping mask. They improve sleep quality and prevent dry eyes. Cheaper than buying blackout curtains, a sleeping mask also helps reduce insomnia. Using a silk mask will improve your skin, helping to lock in moisture and protecting your eyes while you snooze.
Overnight Moisturizer
An overnight moisturizer, or night cream, hydrates the dry parts of your face. This is an essential item for cell regeneration because it also boosts your collagen levels. While washing your face before bed cleans your pores, a moisturizer rejuvenates them. Adding this to your nightly routine will result in immediate skin improvement - bye bye baggy eyes and red blotches!
Special Sheets and Pillowcases
As you spend about a third of your life in bed, splurging on high quality bedding seems like a no brainer. Once you switch to silk sheets and pillowcases, you’ll never turn back. Silk provides less friction, locking in moisture and preventing hair breakage. Your hair will be glossier, your skin will be smoother and your sleep will be life-changing. Silk is also naturally hypoallergenic, meaning your seasonal sniffles might be an issue of the past.
Oil Diffuser
Using an oil diffuser has benefits beyond a goodnight’s rest. Essential oils create a soothing effect on your mind, reducing stress, leveling your mood and helping you focus. Over time, using an oil diffuser improves memory, cognitive functioning and focus.
Lavender Lotion
Pertaining to the benefits of essential oils, lavender actually helps you sleep. Using a lavender lotion before you go to bed will only help to lock in more moisture all while soothing your body for a restful slumber. Lavender also prevents skin blemishes, reduces blood pressure and prevents hot flashes. It’s a shame you don’t have some on you now.
Everyone sleeps, but how much beauty sleep you get comes down to some essentials you need on your bedside table. A good night’s rest makes a difference in your daily productivity. Taking care of yourself starts with your routine, and how you wake up is the first step. Sleep better, look rested.
