Our crazy lives make it hard to reconcile our sleep or even get the proper amount of sleep every night. This lack of sleep can wreak havoc on our memory, concentration, and even our skin. So, don’t be frugal and start giving your body the much needed beauty sleep it deserves.
Sleep is that moment during the day when your cells begin repairing and recovering themselves from exhaustion. In case you didn’t know, daily stress causes your face to age prematurely because of the release of cortisol and the increase of bad neurotransmitters.
Here are a few simple tips to help you rest better at night:
Don’t drink alcohol late in the evening. A glass of wine doesn’t seem like a bad idea after a long days work, but due to the norepinephrine it pumps into your system, you might be waking up several times during the night.
Don’t overload on caffeine. This is probably the most common advice that people get. The best beverage before going to bed is an herbal tea or just plain water.
Stay away from sugar before bed time. Having high blood sugar interferes with growth hormone production. This is problematic because it provides important anti aging properties.
Avoid any stressors. Conflictive situations can accelerate your brain activity and keep you from getting a good night’s sleep. Give yourself some time to unwind before hitting the sheets.
Your bedroom should also be a haven. Decorating your bedroom to create a relaxed atmosphere will help you get to sleep faster.
Your bathroom should also be decorated to create a more relaxed atmosphere. Candles and scented bath soaps can help you unwind after a long day at work. Also used soft music to prepare your mind for a calm night’s sleep.
Get enough exercise and fresh air during the day. Exercise releases endorphins that will make you feel happier for longer periods of time. Honestly speaking, exercise is probably one of the best skin rejuvenation techniques you can have.
Use beauty products at night.
The skin regeneration process occurs mostly during the night. This is why it’s important to use beauty care products or an anti aging cream before you go to sleep, to take better advantage of the entire regenerative properties. Here’s why:
Daytime is when your face is assaulted by pollution, different weather conditions and sweat. However, during the night your skin is left alone and can finally relax. This gives the cells a time to rest and renew themselves while processing the benefits found in skin care products.
Why a night cream is of more benefit for anti aging skin care?
It’s less recommended that you use creams during the day because many active ingredients found in wrinkles creams and anti aging products also contain retinol and other ingredients that are deactivated by sunlight.
Natural skin care products should be used at night because they are more easily rubbed off during the day. Your are less active during the night allowing the skin care product you use to remain on your skin for longer periods of time.