With everything that’s going on in the world at the moment it will come as no surprise that more and more people are suffering from lack of sleep. We’re all aware of the impact that a lack of shut eye can have on your body – from mood swings and weight gain to difficulty remembering things – but did you know it can have a real negative effect on your skin too?
This is because while we sleep our body has time to rest and recuperate, repairing and rebuilding skin cells. While you’re in the land of nod collagen and antioxidants are replenished, giving your complexion the chance to recover. Lack of sleep really does show on your face; skin becomes imbalanced, leading to dehydration, redness and spots as well as dullness and dark circles under your eyes.
So to ensure you get the best beauty sleep every night here are my tips on bedtime prep:
During the day your face comes into contact with all manner of dirt, pollutants and environmental factors, and not cleaning properly at night time means you’re more likely to suffer constant break-outs, blocked pores and grease. My Hydro Cleansing Milk not only hydrates, removes pollutants and deep cleanses it’s a great stress buster too, thanks to its relaxing properties of rosemary and lavender.
Soaking in the tub before bedtime relaxes your mind and prepares you for a great sleep. To help aid this use my Dream Body Wash – it’ll tighten and firm the skin, as well as exfoliate and moisturise, and thanks to the organic grapefruit and sandalwood it works on a sensory level, making you feel calm and sleepy.
Piling on too many products in the evening can confuse your skin, so choose a cream that is designed specifically for night time and allows all those great ingredients to get to work. My Prism Overnight Success Oxygen Cream contains my patented Prism Light Defiance TechnologyTM that protects from harmful light and helps replenish elastin and collagen. It gives new life to dull or damaged skin thanks to its vitamin B5 content, and harnesses the power of natural polypeptides to actively stimulate collagen.
The moisturiser you use on your face might not be gentle enough for the delicate skin around your eyes, so invest in a cream to tackle this area. My Heavenly Eyes Regenerating Complex is hard-working yet gentle enough to hydrate while penetrating fine lines and eliminating bags. The addition of vitamin A and hyaluronic acid works in tandem to reduce puffiness.
Finally, serums penetrate deeper than a moisturiser due to them having smaller molecules, which means they are easier for your epidermis to absorb. Use my Dream Oil Serum in tandem with your overnight cream – you only need a few drops to balance oil levels, hydrate and feed the skin and the combination of organic jasmine promotes relaxation and induces sleep.
