Ever wish you could wake up with a perfect complexion and beautiful hair? While you sleep, your body gets some much needed rest and sleep is actually the key to looking and feeling gorgeous. It’s obvious then that before bed is the ideal time to pamper yourself because the active ingredients will penetrate deeply and work better on your body. So here are some great ways to maximize your body routine…while you sleep!
NOURISH YOUR SKIN
While you sleep, your body tries to recover from daily toxins such as dirt, pollution and smokes. All these things seep into your skin, so what you need to do is flush them out! Boost that process by incorporating anti-oxidants into your skin to increase cell turnover. Use an anti-oxidant face cream that you can find at any drug store.
Say good-bye to your wrinkles while you sleep! Night time is the best time to use anti-aging products, so don’t be afraid to try some! Ingredients in these products work better at night since retinols are less effective when exposed to sunlight.
Stop waking up with raccoon eyes and depuff right before you doze off. Smooth on a cream with yeast extract which will help drain fluid and strengthen blood-vessel walls so darkness will be minimal. One more piece of advice; put on a protective eye mask since we tend to rub our eyes at night, which can lead to dark rings.
QUICK TIP: Sleep on a satin pillow to prevent wrinkles. If you have acne-prone skin, stick to cotton pillow cases since it soaks up sweat and oil better than silky fabrics do!
PAMPER YOUR BODY
Want to wake up looking like a million bucks? Massage a self-tanner that won’t stick to your sheets and contains lavender to help you relax and sleep better. Slather it all over your body, and wake up with a beautiful glow no one will be able to resist!
Get soft hands while you sleep by rubbing on some cream. Choose a non-greasy formula that will sink in fast and won’t leave a mess. You can also do the over-mitt thing where you put on some lotion and slip on the mitts but your hands can get sweaty fast!
Want sexy legs in the morning? Shave at night since you won’t be in such a rush, then apply a rich moisturizer all over your legs. The moisture will penetrate your skin while you sleep like no other time of day.
QUICK TIP: Keep your skin vibrant and healthy by regulating your temperature. Keep your bedroom between 67 and 72 degrees since it’s the best temperature to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
NOURISH YOUR HAIR
Start off your routine by giving yourself a mini head massage. This will help boost blood flow to your locks. Circulation helps the hair follicles get the nutrients they need to grow thick at night. Gently press your thumbs on the base of your skull where it meets your neck and move in a circular motion. Then spread both hands wide and make small circles with your fingertips as you move up and along your hairline and crown.
Get super silky hair by doing an intense conditioning treatment. Just purchase a a hair oil or mask and apply it to your locks before bed, letting it soak the whole night. Make sure you place a towel on your head!
Wake up with mega volume by putting your hair in a ponytail using a soft scrunchie. Make sure you don’t use an elastic which can cause hair breakage and tear out your delicate strands.
QUICK TIP: Use lavender and chamomile infused products before bed to help your relax and fall asleep faster!