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As I write this, I can feel the effects of prolonged, poor sleep<\/a>. Once every few months, everything converges upon me at once, and, despite my best-laid plans, I end up sacrificing sleep for a few days \u2014or even weeks. Whether you have a hectic family, career obligations, or the Sunday scaries<\/a> are keeping you awake, you know that poor sleep is impossible to hide. \u201cYou look tired,\u201d is devastating to hear. And while some days there\u2019s nothing for it but heroic amounts of concealer (shoutout to the concealers<\/a> that cover without caking), the best solution is a solid beauty sleep routine.<\/p>\n From simple fixes like sleeping on your back to TikTok hacks like mouth taping, many small things might can improve your sleep<\/a>. Sleeping deeper, breathing easier, and waking up with glowier skin is all possible by tailoring your sleep routine to your goals.<\/p>\n While overall sleep hygiene<\/a> is important, I wouldn\u2019t be a beauty editor if I wasn\u2019t curious about maximizing the beauty<\/em> part of beauty sleep. As I embark on my mission to reset my sleep routine, I spoke to some experts about the things we can do to maximize our beauty sleep routine. And yes, reap all the benefits.<\/p>\n Sleep, above all, is about repair. When you sleep, your body gets to work resetting\u2014and one thing about me: I love a good reset<\/a>. This precious time for your body earned its moniker \u201cbeauty sleep\u201d because, as your body\u2019s largest organ, your skin goes through a transformation during. It\u2019s why the cardinal sin of skincare is sleeping in your makeup. And it\u2019s why a nighttime skincare routine is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your skin health. So, at a bare minimum, make sure to wash your face and apply an overnight moisturizer<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n Your skin soaks up the nourishing products you apply at night and produces natural oils. At a minimum, you should cleanse your skin and apply your moisturizer.\u00a0 Your skin is also busy repairing damage, receiving nutrients from your blood, and rejuvenating itself for the morning.<\/p>\n But slugging<\/a> and retinol<\/a> are not the only things you can do to help transform your complexion overnight. From lymphatic drainage<\/a> before bed to infrared therapy, our experts recommend some possible additions to your sleep routine. Read on to discover how to optimize your beauty sleep to wake up looking refreshed. And remember: take what you need and leave what you don\u2019t.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Dr. Kami Parsa<\/a>, Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon<\/p>\n Gabriel A. Sher: Chief of Acupuncture and TCM Development at ORA<\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Claudia Aguire<\/a>: PHD + Neuroscientist<\/p>\n According to Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Kami Parsa<\/a>:\u00a0\u201cNot getting enough sleep can affect various aspects of your appearance, including your skin, eyes, and overall facial expression, making you look tired and less refreshed.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Parsa explains that if you\u2019re not getting enough sleep, you might notice:<\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just about the external effects on your skin. Suboptimal sleep can sabotage your overall skin health. That means even a few good nights of sleep won\u2019t be enough to fix it. \u201cIn addition to dark circles and puffy eyes as the first signs of sleep deprivation, skin hydration<\/a>, skin barrier function<\/a>, and skin elasticity<\/a> are also decreased by sleep deprivation,\u201d says Dr. Claudia Aguire. <\/p>\n \u201cGetting less than seven hours or more than nine hours, waking in the middle of the night, not getting enough early morning dreaming, all of this can be considered suboptimal. So, tidying up our sleep hygiene is key to optimal health.<\/p>\n \u201cOur bodies restore different organs at specific times during the night. To provide proper nourishment and restoration, we need to be in a deep sleep,\u201d says Gabriel A. Sher, Chief of Acupuncture and TCM Development at ORA<\/a>. <\/p>\n Getting a good night\u2019s sleep is one way to approach beauty holistically. It\u2019s not just about skincare, it\u2019s about wellness. According to Sher, our skin sleep impacts our skin and overall well-being. \u201cIn Chinese medicine, we must care for the internal and external body Emotions, diet, sleep\u2014these all affect the body. When our bodies are not balanced, we see physical and emotional symptoms get much worse.\u201d<\/p>\n Your beauty sleep is built during the day. What you do affects how you sleep.<\/p>\n \u201cCreating a healthy, calming bedtime ritual is super important,\u201d says Sher. \u201cWe all know the basic concepts: stay away from your phone, don\u2019t drink fluids too late, and don\u2019t have stressful conversations before bed.\u201d<\/p>\n Sher recommends daily, healthy habits such as:<\/p>\n Beauty sleep has become buzzy recently thanks to social media. The phrase du jour is that you have to \u201cgo to bed ugly\u201d to wake up looking your best. This includes elaborate overnight beauty products<\/a> that work as you sleep. From face-sculpting tools<\/a> to semi-permanent makeup<\/a>, this practice takes beauty sleep to the next level.<\/p>\n Intrigued? To try the \u201cgo to bed ugly\u201d trend, some fun habits to implement are:<\/p>\n Seems a little extra? Maybe. But if you\u2019re looking for a Princess Diaries<\/em> style makeover overnight, this is the closest you\u2019ll get.<\/p>\n While the above viral quick fixes might be satisfying to watch \u2014 or useful to try before a big event \u2014 they\u2019re pretty unsustainable for daily life. Instead of trying to curate an elaborate overnight makeover, focus on building an effective sleep routine that gives you good, consistent results.<\/p>\n What does a good sleep routine look like? \u201cFor me, it means listening to what your body needs and creating routines to adhere to, so you always have time slotted for self-care.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Aguire recommends the following evening habits to optimize your beauty sleep. Try a few at a time and see what sticks!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a TikTok trend we can get behind. The sleepy girl mocktail<\/a> is a blend of pure tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and digestive soda like an OLIPOP. The natural melatonin and L-theanine from the cherry juice combine with the digestive powers of OLIPOP for a yummy and beautifying treat. Choose a magnesium powder that gives you glowy skin when you wake up.<\/p>\n Sleep supplements aren\u2019t just for getting you to sleep. The most effective options work while you\u2019re resting to maximize your beauty sleep with nourishing ingredients and even help debloat or hydrate as you rest.<\/p>\n A humidifier combines wellness and beauty benefits. It can relieve congestion, ease allergies, and stop snoring. It also keeps your skin moisturized to prevent excess dryness as you sleep.<\/p>\n Make the most of your nighttime routine by letting a hair mask sit in your strands overnight. Choose a leave-in conditioner or a hair mask for a more intensive treatment. Or try hair oiling<\/a> every other night for shinier, thicker locks.<\/p>\n Slather on occlusive creams for slugging<\/a>. Start a nightly sculpting ritual. Use a red light mask<\/a>. Prepping your nighttime skincare routine to set you up for better sleep pays dividends while you rest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/camillestyles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-reading-in-bed-865x1296.jpeg\")
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Meet the Experts<\/h3>\n
Is beauty sleep a real thing?<\/h2>\n
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The Benefits of Quality Sleep<\/h2>\n
Daily Habits for Better Sleep<\/h2>\n
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Should You \u201cGo To Bed Ugly\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Nighttime Routines for Better Beauty Sleep<\/h2>\n
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More Ways to Optimize Your Beauty Sleep Routine<\/h2>\n
Try a Sleepy Girl Mocktail<\/h3>\n
Take a Sleep Supplement<\/h3>\n
Use a Humidifier<\/h3>\n
Do a Hair Mask<\/h3>\n
Optimize Your Overnight Skincare<\/h3>\n