Ever feel like you’ve aged after a bad night’s sleep? You’re not alone! Not getting adequate sleep takes a toll on your skin, which can show up in the form of fine lines and wrinkles. So how can you turn back time and turn up the quality of your sleep for a better beauty rest? You can start with these simple, yet effective, sleep- and youth-preserving tips, which include sleep-friendly tech and ideas for a new bedtime routine.
Give Your Bedroom a Relaxation Makeover
You can start your bedroom makeover by taking a close look at your mattress and deciding whether you need a new one. How can you tell your mattress needs updating? If it’s been seven or more years since you bought it or your sleep is being impacted by your mattress, it’s worthwhile to invest in a new one. Before you splurge on a brand new bed, though, take some time to consider your sleep positions, body type, and chronic pain experiences, so that you can find the best mattress for your sleep needs. For instance, if you are looking at Saatva mattresses, you have three levels of firmness to choose from depending on your needs. Once you have the perfect new mattress picked out, consider grabbing some beauty-enhancing bedding as well, such as a quality silk pillowcase. Beauty experts agree that sleeping on a silk pillowcase is a luxurious way to protect hair and skin from the signs of aging, but you should be able to find one to fit your budget, too. Finally, don’t overlook the impact of clutter on your sleep habits. Spend some time organizing for better rest at night.
Treat Yourself to Sleep- and Beauty-Boosting Tech
Investing in a new mattress and silk pillowcase can help preserve your sleep and your youth, but the key to healthy aging may just be using the right tech. For example, the Apple Watch Series 5—Apple’s latest watch—has the ability to track all sorts of fitness and health stats. However, you will need to download free and premium apps in order to track your sleep. Apps like Pillow, AutoSleep, and HeartWatch can turn your new Apple Watch Series 5 device into a sleep analyzer. You can also use apps on your smartphone to track hydration. These hydration apps allow you to input your water intake and set hydration reminders, so that you get the water needed to keep your hair and skin healthy. If vibrant skin and shiny hair aren’t enough to convince you to stay hydrated, there is an added sleep bonus to keep in mind as well. Drinking enough water can also keep you from waking up parched in the morning or the middle of the night, which of course can help you wake up feeling refreshed and looking your best when you’re properly hydrated.
Make Some Changes to Your Daytime Routines
Are you getting enough exercise during the day? If not, you should consider adopting a new fitness program. Regular physical activity is vital for quality sleep, because it helps reduce feelings of stress, and it reduces symptoms related to depression and diabetes—both of which can make you more fatigued. If exercise isn’t an issue, you may also want to look at your diet for possible sleep disruptors. Fatty foods, spicy peppers, and acidic foods can all cause indigestion and heartburn, which can get worse when you’re trying to relax in bed, while chocolate and tea can contain sneaky amounts of caffeine. Even too much water before bed can disrupt your beauty rest, so be especially careful with bedtime snacks.
Use quality sleep time to treat your skin
Make use of your sleep time to apply quality skin care products that are best used at night, such as essential vitamins A and B3 (niacinamide) from Australian clean beauty line, Synergie Skin, available online in North America at Skin Elegance.
Getting better sleep is such a simple beauty trick! So if you are having issues falling or staying asleep, try some of the steps above. If all else fails, speak to your doctor about your sleep concerns. Getting enough sleep is the easiest way to ensure healthy aging!
Author Bio
Sheila Olson is a personal trainer with more than five years’ experience, who believes in setting small goals to achieve physical fitness and good health. She’s a keen advocate of positive thinking and mindfulness as part of her training programs. Read more of her posts at FitSheila.com.
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