Now, while you shouldn’t fully abandon your daytime skin care routine in favour of getting more Zzz’s, there are some easy ways to amp your skin-sleep relationship for better morning, youthful results.
Tips for better sleep for better skin:
- Establish a routine bedtime and prioritize getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night
- Limit alcohol and cigarettes before bed
- Keep up your sleep hygiene to promote a good night’s rest
- Get high thread count sheets and pillowcases to help avoid any pulling on the skin
- But most of all—and here’s my little secret—invest in a weighted blanket.
I’m not kidding. A weighted blanket is known for promoting and improving sleep. Plus, it helps keep you calm, and in one position throughout the night. Remember when I said you shouldn’t be sleeping on your belly if you don’t want to wake up with bags? Well, a weighted blanket promotes sleeping on your back, which is the recommended position for optimal sleep.
Improve your sleep by investing in a weighted blanket and maybe you’ll see some of the skin benefits. Doesn’t hurt, just give it a try—most weighted blanket brands give a 30 night sleep guarantee. Don’t see any improvement? Just send it back.