Sleeping Beauty

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Have you ever given much thought to your skincare regimen before bed? Most of us are in the habit of cleansing and moisturizing our skin before leaving the house in the morning, but there are some things you can do at bedtime to make sure you wake up looking your best. Take a look at these simple tips to see how easy it is to be a sleeping beauty every night!

  1. Read the labels- many of us wake up to darkness under our eyes. There can be a big difference in treatments options- if your problem is related to poor blood flow, look for creams that strengthen capillary walls with Vitamin K, like Teamine Eye Complex. However, if the skin under your eyes has darker pigment, you would get more help from an eye cream with kojic acid or hydroquinone to erase hyperpigmentation, like Murad Lighten and Brighten Eye Treatment.
  2. Fight dehydration by running a mister or humidifier in your bedroom. Humidifiers are inexpensive and allow you to wake up to softer skin, especially during harsh, cold weather.
  3. Wash up....remove daily pollutants, cosmetics, dirt and oil before going to bed. If you don't clean your skin each night then debris stays with you and clogs pores. If you like a low maintenance routine, then use Yon-Ka Gel Nettoyant gentle Cleansing Gel which is a pH balanced cleanser that won't strip your skin and works double duty to remove eye makeup too!
  4. Apply a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid to attract and bind moisture all night long. We like TRUE Balancing Weightless Moisturizer. Not too thick and not too thin- this moisturizer is just right!
  5. Waking up looking puffy around the eyes? Keep 2 spoons in the fridge and apply them to the eye area while you wait for your coffee to brew. Sothys Active Contour Destressing Mask for Eyes will also provide anti-inflammatory benefit immediately. And try sleeping on your back with 2 pillows propping you up at night - this will keep fluids from pooling and creating puffiness.
  6. To avoid damaging your skin and hair, sleep on satin pillow cases. No more face creases in the morning! This affordable luxury is a must for every sleeping beauty- so sleep well!