There really is truth behind the phrase “Beauty Sleep.” Getting into a healthy sleep pattern has many benefits for both your outward and inner beauty.
Outwardly, sleep is great for your skin, which makes collagen while you sleep. This helps prevent sagging, leading to fewer wrinkles. Your body also boosts blood flow to your skin during sleep, giving you a healthy glow. And of course, we all know about those tell-tale “bags” under your eyes which appear after a night of too little sleep. Dehydration can also cause puffiness, so drinking a glass of water before bedtime is a good way to help reduce swelling around the eyes.
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.”
– Thomas Dekker
Your hair will also thank you for getting enough sleep. Hair follicles, where all hair growth starts, get all their nutrients, vitamins, and minerals from blood flow, which decreases if we’re short on sleep. Lack of sleep also makes us more susceptible to stress, increasing the amount of cortisol in our blood. This hormone can cause you to lose hair.
Inwardly, getting enough sleep has very positive effects on your mood. When we’re well-slept, we’re happier, less likely to react negatively to situations, and we get on better with our work colleagues. This naturally makes us more beautiful to be around.
If you’re struggling to sleep, try:
- Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day
- Keeping your bedroom cool, dark and quiet
- Drinking less caffeine and alcohol
- Getting more exercise, but not within 4 hours of your bedtime.
Start sleeping yourself beautiful tonight!