BE A SLEEPING BEAUTY – Importance of a regular sleep routine
Sleep is essential beauty tip that your skin craves and to give it that glow. Do you want to wake up with young and radiant skin every day? Try to get a good night’s sleep for about 7-8 hours. At night, the skin stimulates blood flow to the skin and also produces most of the collagen, which is essential for healthy skin. If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, here are some tips. It is about calming the body and mind.
A refreshing shower / bath
A refreshing shower / bath will cleanse your skin and give it a fresh, clean feeling that will help ease any sore muscles and also help clear your mind of thousands of thoughts throughout the day. Try to find a soothing and hydrating shower gel. It is also important to follow an overnight skincare routine. But try to keep it short, as longer routines won’t work on days when you are extremely tired. And keep a specific clean set of clothes for the night.
(Infuse your bath water with our organic virgin coconut oil and a few drops of lavender or essential oil of your choice to avoid dry skin after a long soak)
Tea or hot drink
If you wake up to a shower, try some warm milk and honey (try adding turmeric for added benefits) or a fruit tea of your choice – we love chamomile tea or Sencha green tea. A shower and a hot drink is always good advice for a good night’s sleep.
Read or listen to relaxing music
If you are still awake, try reading a book or listening to relaxing music. And if you are watching TV, try to watch it at least an hour before bed. You also want to try and keep the lights as dim as possible, so investing in dimmers is a good idea in the long run. If you are reading, use a light to read books.
Meditate / Pray / Gratitude
If your mind is still busy and struggling to calm down after going to bed, focus on your breathing for a few minutes and try to avoid any other thoughts or feelings. Being thankful for doing it throughout the day is also a good practice to keep.
Try to make sure your bedroom is very dark, as light can penetrate your eyelids. You can wear a sleep mask to avoid interrupting your melatonin production and circadian rhythm. Lack of sleep inevitably leads to health problems, so try to get into the habit of sleeping 7-8 hours a night and waking up to a happier, healthier person. Maintain good habits.