The Ultimate Nighttime Routine for Best Beauty Sleep
By M. Mason and Jaqueline Alcala
The Ultimate Nighttime Routine for Best Beauty Sleep
By M. Mason and Jaqueline Alcala
Every girl needs her beauty rest, from Disney princesses to the modern woman today. Napping the day away was easy for Aurora, but getting much-needed beauty restisn’t quite as easy for the working girl. It can be hard to decompress after a busy day of child-rearing, company meetings or tedious schoolwork, and no amount of topical skin treatments can make-up for a good night’s rest. Creating a solid nighttime routine is essential for not only skin hydration and elasticity, but also aiding in overall heart health, cognitive thinking, and stress relief.Here’sa couple of helpful tips and tricks to ensure yournighttimeroutine leaves you rejuvenated and ready to take on the day.
1. Creating a Relaxing Atmosphere Before Bed
To start off the night, it's best to set a relaxing mood. Cluttered spaces are proven to induce stress. To reduce this, make sure to tidy up your calming area. To calm the senses, it is best to use a relaxing aroma. TheSleepDoctor suggests lavender, rose, or chamomile scents due to their effect on the brain and nervous system. Lavender is also said to increase the production of serotonin, the happy hormone, effectively allowing users to boost their mood when inhaled. Some other benefits of calming scents can include improved sleep quality, alleviating headaches and pain, supporting respiratory health, skin healing, and balancing hormones. So, use essential oils, incense sticks, or your favorite scented candle. You can't miss out on this benefit-packed step.
Also, dimming your lights helps relax the eyes nerves. It is best to do this with soft and warm lighting. This helps to drop cortisol levels and triggers the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. The warm light is ideal for evening use as it aligns with your circadian rhythm, encouraging a smoother transition into a calm mental state.
Along with these elements, you can also play some calm, aesthetic music. Currently, it is trending to play lo-fi type beats, brown noise, soft instrumental covers, or ocean waves/rain sounds. Once the sound waves reach the ear canal, the low vibration allows us to transition into a state of deep calmness and stress-free mind. This is the perfect way to top off a relaxing night. Of course, there are other elements that are great at setting a soothing mood, an example being warm drinks, but we will talk about those further on.
2. The Power of Silk for Hair and Skin
In recent years, there's been a big buzz about silk pillowcases. It's no wonder consumers rave about it. Not only does it benefit your hair, but it also improves the skin. Normal cotton pillowcases cling to the skin and hair. With constant tugging and pulling, cotton pillowcases can damage our natural barriers and create poor side-effects in the long run. Silk pillowcases are highly recommended for people with acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and even dry skin. The same applies to all hair types. A major cause of hair breakage is due to how much cotton absorbs when touching the hair. This contact ultimately strips your hair of its natural oils, which is essential to keeping our hair shiny and healthy. Lack of these oils will cause hair to be frizzy, dry, and prone to breakage. Hence, why most opt for a silk pillowcase. For even more hair tips, check out our article,“Top 5 Unique Healthy Hair Tips”.
3. Pre-Bedtime Skincare Ritual
Cleansing and Prepping Your Skin
Having a clean base is essential for promoting healthy, hydrated skin. Washing away all the stress and grime accumulated throughout the day will also help you unwind, so it’s important to start your nighttime skincare routine off with a gentle cleanser. Select a gentle cleanser suited for your skin type and implement the 60-second rule to ensure you’ve scrubbed away all the dirt from your day. If you’re unsure about which cleanser to settle on, we recommend the Good Molecules Hydrating Cleansing Gel.
- Applying serums at nighttime can be especially effective, because sleeping promotes absorption and hydration. Serums can be a great way to encourage healthy hair growth and help you achieve that effortless clean girl aesthetic. Focus on applying serums, such as brow and lash growth serums, before bed for optimal results. The Godefroy Double Lash & Brow Growth Serum can show results as soon as 2 weeks after nightly application.
- Moisturizing for Overnight Hydration Hydration and moisturizing should not be skipped in your nighttime routine. Sleeping is when the body does all its crucial repairs, and hydrating your skin is the best way to aid in that process. Lather moisturizer on the body and face before bed to lock in moisture and rejuvenate over a good night’s rest. We recommend the Naturium Bio-Lipid Moisturizing Body Lotion for post-shower use.
Nighttime Drinks for Better Sleep
Tart Cherry Juice + Magnesium
While a lot of women opt for the habitual glass of wine to decompress before settling in for the night, a healthy, vegan alternative can be the viral “Sleepy Girl Mocktail” that took over TikTok recently. Tarte, all-natural cherry juice is a natural source of tryptophan and melatonin, both of which promote restful sleep. Combine this bittersweet juice with magnesium powder, lavender, and sparkling water to enjoy all the ease of a glass of wine without the hangover.
@naraazizasmith who has tried this?? #fypシ #sleepygirlmocktail #drink #marriage #mocktails ♬ original sound - Nara Smith
5. Incorporating Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness has become a trend in recent years. Whether it's caused by rising stress levels or a desire for a balanced life in the digital age, mindfulness is a great addition to our nighttime routine. Taking the time to start a gratitude journal will give you some well needed off-screen time, encourage an optimistic outlook on life, and increase self-awareness. It's an overall excellent method to jot down any worries and leave them there; detached from the mind.
Conclusion
Self-care has become so important in our modern world. Incorporating these easy steps in your night routine will ensure you're ready to end your night on a positive note. Following this routine can lead to benefits like quality sleep, hydrated skin, and healthier hair. Consistent use of these steps overtime will give you a glow-up without even noticing! It's perfect for our low-maintenance people looking to perk-up their night. And to ensure your next morning runs smoothly, head to our Morning Hacks blog post for more advice. Thanks for reading.
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