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Night is a time for recuperation and beauty. How to learn how to get the most out of a night’s sleep, says dermatologist-cosmetologist Colette Haydon.
Everyone knows that you need to sleep at least 8 hours: that is how much time our body needs to fully recover, and our skin cells to renew themselves. Dermatologist-cosmetologist and co-founder of REN organic cosmetics Colette Haydon shares how to correct the most common mistakes we make after sunset.
1. Calmness, only calmness
An important rule: before going to bed – no action movies, news, stormy correspondence, and even less skirmishes on social networks. Try to leave all the problems of the past day on the threshold of the bedroom. Try to relax with soothing music: 10-15 minutes of meditation, stretching, and you will not have to toss and turn in bed without sleep.
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2.Unnecessary accessories
A silk blindfold, without which the windy Holly Golightly, the heroine of the book “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” did not go to bed, is useful only on an airplane. Unless, of course, you go to bed at 6 am! In a dark and quiet bedroom, such accessories will only interfere. Try not to overburden yourself with anything.
3. Is coffee harmful?
A lot has been written about the dangers and benefits of coffee, but most researchers agree that coffee is good in the morning. A cup drunk at breakfast improves mood, gives strength and activates the brain. But it is better to refuse cappuccino after lunch or dinner – such a charge of vivacity is no longer needed at this time. By the way, if you do not like coffee, try chocolate-covered coffee beans after breakfast – the effect will be the same.
4.Aromatic oils
They can be added to a bath, applied to whiskey, and even added to body cream. In addition to relaxing lavender, try eucalyptus for breathability, ylang ylang for fatigue, orange for a positive mood, or rose for mood swings due to hormonal imbalances during your period.
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5. There is a time for everything
Take vitamins and dietary supplements at breakfast or lunch – they are of no use at night.
6. Drink more water
Try to drink at least one and a half liters of water a day: dehydration and thirst can prevent you from falling asleep. However, drinking a lot at night is still not worth it – for obvious reasons. Fragmentary sleep interferes with relaxation and rest.
7. Be careful with greasy cream
Many are sure that the richer and fatter the cream, the more effective it will act at night. Often this leads to the fact that in the morning we wake up with swelling – “bags” under the eyes. Experiment: if oily creams do not suit you, choose products with a light texture. Make sure that the ingredients do not get into the eyes – this will inevitably lead to swelling.
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8.Working time
It is at night that many components of creams and serums act more effectively. The reason is that cells renew themselves quickly at night, which means that nighttime sleep is the best time for cortisone acne treatments or retinol anti-aging products.
The biggest mistake is falling asleep without washing your face. Day cream and foundation plus a built-up layer of dirt won’t let your skin breathe, and mascara, eyeliner, or eye shadow that’s been on your eyes for more than 24 hours can cause an allergic reaction or conjunctivitis. If sometimes in the evening you feel completely exhausted, use (for example, already in bed) good cleansing wipes: you will spend two minutes getting rid of everything that has accumulated on your skin for the whole day. If you still can’t do this, thoroughly cleanse your face in the morning and apply a detox mask at breakfast time.