Are you still trying to catch up on the sleep you lost over the festive period? Well, when it comes to our beauty routines, sleep may be the best remedy for our skin…

Not many of us need to be told more than once to have a lie-in, but the truth is, not enough people get enough sleep! We all know that good quality sleep is essential to make us feel more energised, but there are plenty more reasons it’s so important for our skin.

Are there beauty benefits to getting a good night’s sleep? Let’s find out…

Six Benefits Of Sleep That Make Slumber So Worth It!

Your body repairs itself and recovers when you sleep and this leads to many benefits – including beauty! Adults are recommended to sleep seven to nine hours each night and if you don’t get enough sleep, your appearance may be impacted

The Beauty Benefits Of Sleep

1. Glowing skin – When you sleep, your body boosts blood flow which means your skin will be healthier and your complexion will be much brighter.
2. Skin cells regenerate – Our skin switches to recovery mode when we sleep so it’s a really important time for our skin to repair itself and regenerate.
3. Your skin is able to de-stress – A lack of sleep increases your stress hormone so sleep is a great stress reliever for your mind, body AND your skin.
4. Puffiness reduced – Who else gets big bags under their eyes if they’re tired? I think we all do! So, the more sleep we get, the less likely we are to have dark circles – win-win, right?
5. Fewer wrinkles and younger-looking skin – The skin repairs itself overnight, producing collagen; this makes the face look plumper, more hydrated and also prevents sagging. The more collagen that your skin produces, the better as this will reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
6. Skin is more receptive to products overnight – A lot of products these days recommend applying at night because many ingredients will absorb into the skin and work quicker whilst you sleep. The regeneration process during the night can be up to three times faster than during the day, so if you do cut back on sleep or go to bed late one night, you are basically reducing the amount of time that your skin has to repair.

Want to up the quality of your sleep? The following products are perfect for inspiring your nighttime skincare routine.

1. 

   Garnier Moisture Bomb Deep Sea Water & Hyaluronic Acid Tissue Mask Night

   This mask is perfect for that instant boost of hydration; enriched with hyaluronic acid and deep sea water, this mask will moisturise, relax and restore your skin before you go to sleep.

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2. 

   Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery

   Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex is a treatment that seeks to soften signs of ageing around the eye area.

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3. 

   Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Sleepair Intensive Mask

   The Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Sleepair Intensive Mask is an overnight treatment that works to reduce the appearance of redness and irritation. The calming formula works as you sleep to help protect and soothe your skin.

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4. 

   PIXI Overnight Glow Serum

   The PIXI Overnight Glow Serum works to enhance your beauty sleep, exfoliating and soothing your skin, so you wake up with a brighter complexion. It’s the perfect overnight beauty product!

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5. 

   URIAGE Thermal Water Sleeping Mask

   The Uriage Eau Thermale Water Sleeping Masque is a deeply nourishing night-time treatment that reveals a glowing complexion. This is a jelly-textured face mask contains hyaluronic acid to deliver hydration whilst strengthening the skin’s natural barrier, helping to restrict moisture loss and soothe dry skin.

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6. 

   Revolution Skincare Night Restore Oil

   The Revolution Skincare Night Restore Oil is the perfect product to apply to your skin before your head hits the pillow. It nourishes, moisturises and retextures your skin whilst your sleep, allowing your skin to repair and regenerate.

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