11 beauty sleep tips to wake up glowing and refreshed
Last Updated: 20/11/2024
When it comes to a good slumber, it takes more than just getting into bed if you want to get a true night of beauty sleep.
Following some careful tips can help to improve your skin, hair and emotional state and leave you feeling calmer and more relaxed.
1. Sleep on a silk pillowcase
Silk pillowcases are becoming more and more popular thanks to their incredible skincare benefits. Their fibres are gentle on the skin and hair, creating less friction between you and the pillowcase itself.
They are also being touted as the dream anti-ageing product, as it is believed that they help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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2. Create a relaxing environment
It's really important to create an environment where you feel comfortable and relaxed, otherwise you may find it hard to drift off easily.
Light a candle half an hour before getting into bed, as this will give it enough time to release its essential oils to help you sleep. Additionally, add a room & pillow spray into your bedtime routine as this will contain more powerful ingredients such as lavender to send you into slumber.
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3. Have a warm bath an hour before bed
Swap your usual habit of watching televsion and checking your phone before bed with a warm bath. It will help to soothe away aches and pains, and leave you feeling mentally and physically relaxed. The warm water is also good at reducing stress and tension.
Try adding in a bath oil which has been specially formulated with sleep-inducing extracts to help soothe stress and keep your skin beautifully soft.
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4. Apply a sleep face mask
Sleep is the most important time for your skin as it's when it rejuvenates itself and works hard to keep it healthy and glowing. It's so important to moisturise your complexion before bed, as it keeps your skin plumped-up and helps to keep wrinkles at bay.
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5. Wear a sleep eye mask
Blocking out the light will help you to drift off quicker and more easily, which is why we love to use eye masks.
Slip Silk's Sleep Mask is made with 100% long fibre mulberry silk (free from all toxins), which helps to block out light and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your delicate eye area.
6. Use a hair treatment
Applying an overnight hair treatment will help to keep your locks hydrated and healthy as you sleep.
Sometimes it can be difficult to find the time to add treatments and masks into our haircare routines, which is why overnight ones work wonders.
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7. Use a diffuser
A diffuser helps to fill a room with scent; perfect for when you need a good night's sleep.
Rituals' The Ritual of Jing Reed Diffuser creates a calming atmosphere with its subtle floral scent of lotus and jujube, helping to transform your bedroom into a tranquil sanctuary perfect for winding down and preparing for a restful night's sleep.
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8. Apply an eye serum
Applying an eye cream at night will help you to wake up with brighter and more energised eyes, which is why it's so important, especially if you know you're going to have a late night.
Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix is your secret weapon for waking up with brighter, more youthful-looking eyes. This potent formula works its magic overnight, so you'll greet the morning with reduced puffiness, diminished dark circles, and visibly smoother fine lines. It's like getting a full night's beauty sleep in a bottle, leaving your eye area looking refreshed, hydrated, and ready to face the day.
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9. Apply a hand cream treatment
Bedtime is the perfect time to apply a hand cream as it means it has time to sink it without you turning to other tasks.
La Roche-Posay's Cicaplast Soothing Hand Cream is the perfect bedtime treat for your hands. This nourishing formula works overnight to deeply hydrate and repair dry, damaged skin. Apply it before bed and wake up to softer, smoother hands that feel rejuvenated and protected. Its non-greasy texture absorbs quickly, so you won't have to worry about messy pillowcases while you sleep.
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10. Use pregnancy specific products if pregnant
If you're pregnant and struggling to sleep, try using products created especially for pregnant women, as these contain safe ingredients for you and your bump.
The Mama Mio Bloomin' Lovely set is a dream come true for expectant mums looking to pamper themselves before bedtime. This luxurious trio includes the Tummy Rub Butter, Lucky Legs Cooling Gel, and Keep Calm Nipple Balm, all designed to soothe and nourish your changing body. The Tummy Rub Butter, infused with natural oils, helps prevent stretch marks and relieves itchy skin, while the Lucky Legs Gel cools and refreshes tired legs for a more restful sleep. The Keep Calm Nipple Balm offers soothing relief, ensuring you wake up feeling comfortable and ready to face the day. It's the perfect bedtime ritual to help you relax, unwind, and embrace your pregnancy glow.
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11. Don't forget to cleanse
To get a good night's sleep, you want to make sure that you are feeling your best and in a relaxed state of mind. Cleansing your skin and following a full routine is one of the easiest ways to get ready for bed and prepare you for a a restful night's sleep. If you need that extra pamper, opt for the 'double cleanse' method.
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