Getting your “beauty sleep” is not just a saying; it is a real thing. Being well rested not only has health advantages, it also has amazing beauty and well being benefits.
SLEEPING WELL IS A FREE & NATURAL BEAUTY ENHANCER
Sleeping well each night has some real advantages in the beauty department! How would you like to have fewer wrinkles, healthier skin, fuller hair, and clearer eyes? Sounds good, right? Getting enough sleep is a completely free beauty enhancer that everyone can do. It may take some planning and discipline, but it is well worth it.
GET MORE BEAUTIFUL WHILE YOU SLEEP
During sleep, the body is producing the human growth hormone and melatonin is increased. Cortisol, which is a stress hormone, is decreased. Below are some of the benefits you can experience from good sleep:
Skin – More oxygen and less inflammation in the body, which helps keep the skin glowing and smooth. Added benefit of sleep to skin is having more balanced and moisturized skin which reduces wrinkles. Sleep also promotes better collagen in skin which keeps skin in good shape and more elastic. Sleeping hours are the best healing hours and this is when the body can heal the skin from sun and toxin exposures. The body can do its best repairs during the sleeping hours, and you don’t want to miss that!
Eyes – Less inflammation in body helps keep eyes from puffiness. If we see someone with dark circles, we immediately can tell they are skimping on their sleep, and it shows. Sleep help keep your eyes bright, and not dull and droopy from lack of sleep.
Hair – Getting the right amount of sleep can gain you fuller, stronger, and healthier hair. Hair gets more nutrients and less hair falls out due to the stress hormone cortisol.
BEAUTY ON THE INSIDE SHOWS ON THE OUTSIDE
There is no denying that there are plenty of beauty benefits to sleep. However, beauty is often an extension of well being and how we feel. Beauty care products will not cover up a dull, tired and lifeless expression resulting from lack of sleep. Looking and feeling vibrant and well rested is a benefit that can pour into our outward beauty and happiness.
THE TOP BEAUTY BENEFITS OF SLEEP
- Smoother and healthier skin
- Reduced dark circles around eyes
- Less puffiness around eyes
- Fuller and healthier hair
- More energy throughout day
- Feeling refreshed when waking up
- May smile more because not tired and in a better mood
THE TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF SLEEP
- Immune system function
- Healing and repairing the body
- Boosting mood
- Less inflammation in body
- Reduced stress
- May have less pain
- More alert and may have fewer accidents
- May reduces risks for depression
HOW TO GET WELL RESTED AND PROPER AMOUNT OF SLEEP
Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep each night, while teens need eight to ten hours of sleep.
Set yourself up to have success in getting to sleep on time, by eliminating electronics, before bed. It is helpful to make your bedroom an environment that is peaceful by reducing clutter and by removing work from your sleeping area. A quiet, dark room will help you go to sleep and stay asleep during the night. If noise is a problem, a solution may be to use a white noise or spa sleep machine. Earplugs are another option to reduce noise during the night.
At first you may have trouble sleeping when going to bed at a earlier time, don’t give up. It may take a few days or more to get on a regular sleep schedule. Doing something relaxing, such as taking a bath or listening to a relaxation tape, may help get you to sleep at night.
