Want Beautiful Skin? Get Some Sleep!

Two simple words: "Beauty Sleep!" In order to have beauty, you need sleep and if you're getting sleep, chances are you've got the beauty part down. "Beauty Sleep," is the polar opposite of an oxymoron. Sleep deprivation equals ugly, dehydrated, old looking skin. Plenty of sleep equals hydrated, cell renewed (a sleep function), luminous, younger looking skin.

Think about how often we try and spackle up with creams and makeup when we have a late night. Let's face it; we know we look like crap when we get little or no sleep. Our skin looks wrinkled and dehydrated and our eyes look puffy and swollen. Sleep is one of those basic beauty treatments that nature has blessed us with...so let's start taking advantage of it.

Exercise, eating right, and self-discipline are key when it comes to getting enough sleep. To get you started on a good night's sleep, let's check out some tips:

• Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule, including weekends.
• Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as soaking in a hot bath or hot tub and then reading a book or listening to soothing music.
• Create a sleep-conducive environment that is dark, quiet, comfortable and cool.
• Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows.
• Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex. It is best to take work materials, computers and televisions out of the sleeping environment.
• Finish eating at least two to three hours before your regular bedtime.
• Exercise regularly. It is best to complete your workout at least a few hours before bedtime.
• Avoid nicotine (e.g., cigarettes, tobacco products). Used close to bedtime, it can lead to poor sleep.
• Avoid caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate) close to bedtime. It can keep you awake.
• Avoid alcohol close to bedtime. It can lead to disrupted sleep later in the night.

Sleep first and foremost! If you can't, it's good to know there are products to help you look like you did!

We all know that it is probable that even with a conscious effort to get plenty of sleep, there will be times when it's just not going to happen. For those unfortunate times, there are a number of fabulous products to replenish and revitalize that tired looking skin. For a revitalizing cleansing on the "day after" go for Bliss Sleeping Peel Cleansing Cream and when you need instant moisture try SkinMedica Rejuvenative Moisturizer. For a quick 'pick me up' to those tired eyes, give Cellex-C Under Eye Toning Gel a whirl. You will be amazed!

Sleep first and foremost! If you can't, it's good to know there are products to help you look like you did!

Source: SkinCare-News.com