Did you know that sleep plays an important role in helping you live a healthier happier life?
In fact, sleep can help you maintain good health and enables you to function at your best.
Getting adequate sleep each night helps you feel rested and energized the next day. On the other hand, if you don’t get enough sleep at night, you’ll pay the price mentally and physically.
Recent studies have shown that a lack sleep, even 1 hour can make it hard to focus the next day. This can cause you to make possibly make poor decisions.
Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis can increase your risk of developing illnesses like high blood pressure and heart disease. A lack of sleep can also negatively impact your mood. It can make you feel angry, stressed, and irritable.
While sleep needs can vary from one woman to the next, most experts agree that the average woman should get at least 7–8 hours of sleep each night. Now to be clear, this does not mean 8 hours of tossing and turning, no it means 8 hours of good quality sleep.
Sleep is also your ultimate beauty secret. It is your secret weapon when it comes to looking youthful and radiant. When you lack adequate sleep, you will start to see puffiness, bags, and dark circles under your eyes. You can also end up suffering from enlarged pores and dull or even oily skin.
It doesn’t matter what kind of makeup you buy, how you style your hair, or what kind of outfit you wear - if you don’t get the right amount of sleep you will never look your absolute best.
"When you lack adequate sleep, you will start to see puffiness, bags, and dark circles under your eyes."
So, if you want to be healthy and beautiful then your most important daily beauty regimen should be to make sure you get the deep restorative sleep that your body needs.
Here are a few tips to help ensure that you get the rest your mind and body needs.
• Avoid products that caffeine and nicotine.
• Get rid of distractions like bright lights, your TV, cell phone, and computer
• Don’t drink alcoholic drinks before bed.
• Avoid eating large meals especially greasy, high fat, & sugary ones late at night.
• Don’t take a nap after 3 p.m.
• Relax before going to bed i.e., take a hot bath/shower.
• Create the right sleep environment – comfortable mattress, temperature, etc.
• Avoid exercising late in the day.
• If you have continually had trouble sleeping, be sure to see your doctor.
PUBLISHED: APRIL 11, 2024
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