The beauty sleep tips that help you wake up looking beautiful

Is “beauty sleep” just an old expression, or is it really a thing? It turns out that self-care can continue from wake-up time to bedtime In fact, I’d like to share some bedtime beauty rituals that can help you get a good night’s sleep like when you sleep on the right mattress. Having a daily beauty routine at bedtime can help you to look and feel better in the morning. It’s all about inside-out beautification that doesn’t require you to spend big bucks on skincare creams, lotions, and serums. In fact, these 5 beauty sleep tips can help boost your skin health while catching Zs! 

1 Remove all your makeup every night

A recent study showed that about 55% of American adults admitted not washing their faces at bedtime, according to PR Newswire. The problem with not removing makeup at night is it can cause problems like clogged pores, acne, and wrinkles.
 
You can use a multi-step process that starts with clean towelette. Next, use an oil cleanser and foaming cleanser. If you want to combine the two cleansers, then an alternative is a “double cleanser.”

2 Clean your face and body

This is something that’s more complex than it might seem at first. Skincare experts recommend taking a daily bath. It’s up to you whether you do it in the morning or evening. However, the key is to bathe daily to help remove dirt and excess oils.

Having a quick warm bath before bed is one of my favourite beauty sleep tips

This is somewhat of a matter of personal preference. However, it can also help you get a good night’s sleep. That’s because you remove dirt and oil that are clogging up skin pores.
 
In fact, a warm shower or bath can be especially soothing. Surprisingly it can even help when you’re sleeping in warm or hot weather.

Here’s how it works. Since your skin temperature can quickly adjust to the air temperature, it can actually help you cool off. It might seem illogical, but warm bathing can actually help you sleep better than cold bathing in warm weather.

Facial cleansing

It’s important to be cautious about how and how often you wash your face. Make sure to wipe gently, so you don’t trigger skin irritation. This is more likely among people with sensitive skin and something you’ll want to avoid.
 
In terms of how often you wash your face, it might be surprising. Skin experts generally recommend face-washing up to twice daily. The reason is if you over-wash, it can strip the skin of natural oils, which can result in dry and irritated skin.   

3 Apply the right skincare products

Besides cleansing your facial skin as part of your bedtime ritual, you should also make sure you’re adding the right products to your skin. Avoid strong artificial chemicals since they’re more likely to cause dry, irritated, and wrinkled skin. Here are some better ones to consider:

Retinol

This substance is a Vitamin A alcohol that can be used as a dietary supplement and skincare product. Vitamin A, along with others like vitamin Bs, C, D, and E, are considered to be the most skin-friendly options.  

Hyaluronic Acid

This ingredient in skincare products can help to boost the skin’s moisture so it’s soft and smooth. In fact, this acid exists naturally in the skin, and helps the body’s defense system to hold water.
 
Hyaluronic acid provides some other benefits. It can help the skin to hold the right amount of moisture without making it too oily. Another plus is it also won’t trigger acne like pimples or blackheads.  

Overnight Oil

Consider adding overnight oil that includes something known as “humectant” oil. This helps to seal in all ingredients you’ve added to your nighttime routine. These skincare products also include aromatherapy ingredients like lavender extract to help you doze off faster.

4 Add an overnight face mask

This is one of the best beauty sleep tips out there. You can even buy face masks that are designed to deal with the particular skin issues you have like dry, oily, or wrinkly skin. Here are some incredible ingredients to try:

Coconut Milk

Fun Fact: The coconut can be classified as a fruit, nut, or seed when using general definitions. This face mask ingredient can provide various skin benefits. It helps to treat oily skin by removing dirt and oil from skin pores. As a plus, it also helps to moisturise the body’s largest organ.

Honey

The world’s oldest honey was found in honey pots about 5,500 years old, according to The Daily Meal. This high-antioxidant bee-made food can soften and moisturise skin. Discover how using honey in your beauty routine can really enhance your skin.

Lemon

If you want to treat dark spots like “liver spots” and blackheads, then this citrus fruit is a good option. It’s a natural way to fight bacteria and brighten skin. Lemon is high in skin-friendly Vitamin C.

Avocado

The main ingredient in guacamole has been trending in recent years as a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) fruit. It’s also a good option for smoothing skin texture due to the healthy fatty acids it contains. Avocado is a good mask foundation for adding other ingredients.

Aloe Vera

The thick gel of this go-to skin and hair care ingredient is anti-inflammatory. Studies show that aloe seems to help soothe skin and even heal scars. It might even help to treat major skin issues.  

Turmeric

Turmeric is what gives chicken curry its famous orange color. Many studies show it has benefits including anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. These features make the natural spice a skin-friendly ingredient to consider adding to your mask.

Coffee

It’s not just for a breakfast beverage! The coffee bean is high in antioxidants, and coffee grounds can help to remove dead skin cells through exfoliation. It can also help with puffy eyes by reducing swelling.

5 Focus on how you sleep at night

Here are some helpful tips to help you get more sleep at night

• Sleep on your back to prevent contact with pillowcases
• Go to sleep and wake up around the same time
• Do light exercise/stretching an hour before bedtime
• End “screen time” at least one hour before bedtime
• Elevate the head to prevent fluid buildup in eyes
• Find a comfortable mattress
• Avoid caffeine at least 6 hours before bedtime
• Skip heavy meals and snacks at night
• Minimise light, noise, and hot air

Conclusion

We often think of beauty sleep tips are related to what we eat or add to our skin during the day. It turns out that you can also use some basic beauty sleep tips. They include options that involve bedtime rituals. Some examples include removing makeup, adding facial masks, and trying to sleep on the right mattress. One of the best beautification tips is to become a real Sleeping Beauty every night!

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Guest post by Brett Armstron