When it comes to wellness, nutrition, exercise and spending time on self-care come to mind for most people. Yet something that is often underestimated – but plays a pivotal role in numerous bodily processes – is sleep. An important pillar in our overall wellbeing, sleep can affect everything from our cognitive capacities to skin luminosity.
If you're maintaining a balanced diet and exercise routine but wondering why you still feel tired or your complexion looks dull, a lack of beauty sleep could be the missing factor to consider.
Take a look at our insights as to why sleep and skin health go hand-in-hand and how you can enhance your nightly rituals to support a better bedtime structure below.
Why is Sleep Important
Getting enough sleep is vital to support our normal cognitive function, mental wellbeing and skin health. Adults are recommended to have between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, as this gives your body enough time to carry out necessary regenerative processes while you rest.
Without enough sleep, cortisol (the body’s stress hormone) can spike, causing us to feel lethargic and demotivated, alongside compromising the skin’s ability to look after itself.
The Significance of Sleep for the Skin
There’s a reason the term ‘beauty sleep’ was coined and has stuck around for centuries – as getting enough of it is and has always been synonymous with a well-rested appearance.
Whilst an in-depth skincare routine and advanced formulas can provide a refreshed, radiant look, sleep serves as a key component of our skin health. This is because our skin works the hardest at night to protect against the effects of daily stress, pollutants and UV.
Not to mention, as we drift off into a deep sleep, our body gets to work preserving our skin’s natural levels of moisture and collagen, two factors often prioritised in complexion care for their youth-boosting benefits. This process helps to reduce the visible signs of premature ageing like fine lines, dark circles and dullness.
Ways to Enhance your Bedtime Rituals
Switching off and putting our devices down is something many people struggle with. It can contribute to feelings of overstimulation and in turn, a more difficult time falling asleep.
To improve this, try transforming your evening routine with some of our top tips for a sense of tranquillity before bed.
Create a Relaxing Ambience
Our environment impacts us in a variety of ways, from how light, noisy or warm it is, to the air quality and arrangement of objects in the room. A simple way to elevate your space is to fill it with the calming scents of a candle or an oil diffuser. Known for its holistic wellbeing benefits, aromatherapy can soothe the senses and encourage a more serene setting, making it the perfect addition to your sleep sanctuary.
Since it's estimated we spend around a third of our life in bed, it’s also important to invest in quality sleep essentials. Browse our luxury bedding collection for 100% Egyptian cotton fitted sheets, bedding sets and pillowcases that provide comfort you can sink into at the end of a long day.
Set a Feel-Good Skincare Routine
Sticking to a consistent nighttime skincare schedule can sometimes be the last thing we want to do when we’re tired. However, choosing products that encourage multi-sensory, feel-good moments as we apply them can elevate this step and maximise the benefits of self-care.
For advanced skincare that works alongside your body’s regenerative processes, discover our Tri-Active™ range to nourish, protect and promote a spa-like experience from home.
Steps to a Glowing Complexion with Tri-Active™:
Cleanse: First, take our lipid-rich Resilience Detox & Purify Cleanser to remove daily impurities.
Treat: Soothe and smooth with our Tri-Active™ serum selection. Choose from the Pro-Biome and SOS Skin Clearing serums to target common concerns.
Eyes: Next, nourish the delicate skin around the eyes with the Pro-Biome Eye Treatment to promote an awakened, radiant illusion.
Moisturise: To complete your glow routine, lock in moisture with the Rest and Recovery Night Balm or Pro-Biome Moisturiser, both infused with aromatherapeutic neroli to comfort the senses before bed.
Spend Time Outdoors in the Day
Spending time outdoors can be one of the most beneficial things we can do on our journey to wellness. Good for the mind, body and skin, being outside and taking a moment to breathe in some fresh air can help us to feel more relaxed and become more present. Plus, walking, hiking or jogging can boost endorphins and fatigue our bodies physically, making it easier to wind down in the evening before we go to bed.
Take a Moment for Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being present, focussing on your thoughts and feelings and connecting with your surroundings. Spanning a broad spectrum of techniques, finding mindful moments before bed can promote a sense of calm, allowing us to slip into a more restful slumber.
Whether you slow things down by meditating, journalling or practicing gratitude, support your mindfulness activities with our soothing and restorative candle ranges to set the mood at the strike of a match.
Both the quantity and quality of sleep play a significant role in our skin health and overall daily wellbeing. By curating a consistent sleep routine, the skin can function and restore itself more effectively, resulting in radiant, refreshed and renewed-looking results. Start prioritising your rest rituals by shopping our sleep essentials here.
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