Beauty sleep isn’t just a myth—it’s a real phenomenon. While you rest, your skin works hard to repair and regenerate.
However, there are simple habits you can add to your nightly routine to accelerate this process and wake up with brighter, more youthful-looking skin. These 20 sleep-enhancing beauty habits will help you take full advantage of the rejuvenating power of sleep, ensuring you wake up with smoother, hydrated, and glowing skin.
Use a Silk Pillowcase
Switching to a silk pillowcase can reduce skin irritation and prevent wrinkles. Silk creates less friction against the skin compared to cotton, keeping your skin smooth and preventing sleep lines from forming.
Apply a Hydrating Night Cream
Night creams are formulated to be richer than your daytime moisturizer, offering intense hydration. Look for one with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or ceramides to lock in moisture while you sleep.
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Sleep on Your Back
Sleeping on your back prevents pillow pressure on your face, which can lead to wrinkles and sagging. It’s also the best position for your skin to stay fresh and undisturbed during the night.
Use a Sleep Mask for Extra Hydration
A nourishing sleep mask can help replenish moisture levels while you sleep. Look for ones with antioxidants, peptides, or vitamins that work overnight to improve your skin’s texture and tone.
Incorporate Facial Oils
Facial oils, especially those with nourishing oils like argan or rosehip, help lock in moisture and repair your skin overnight. These oils also promote a dewy, fresh look in the morning.
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Start With a Gentle Nighttime Cleanse
Start your evening skincare routine by cleansing your face gently. Removing makeup, dirt, and impurities ensures your skin has a clean base to absorb all the beneficial ingredients you’ll apply afterward.
Don’t Skip the Eye Cream
The delicate skin around your eyes needs extra care. Use a hydrating eye cream with ingredients like retinol or peptides to combat puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines while you sleep.
Apply Lip Balm Before Bed
Chapped lips can prevent you from waking up with a plump, youthful smile. Apply a nourishing lip balm before bed to hydrate and repair your lips overnight.
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Use a Humidifier
A humidifier helps maintain moisture levels in the air, preventing your skin from drying out overnight. This is especially helpful in dry climates or during the winter months when the air is naturally drier.
Sleep in a Cool Room
Sleeping in a cool room can help regulate your body temperature and promote better sleep, which ultimately leads to better skin. Too much heat can lead to dehydration and breakouts.
Apply Retinol at Night
Retinol is a powerful ingredient that promotes cell turnover and stimulates collagen production. Use it in your nighttime routine to address fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone as you sleep.
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Hydrate Well Before Bed
Drinking water before bed helps your skin stay hydrated overnight, allowing it to repair itself. Make sure to drink a glass or two of water in the evening to replenish your skin’s moisture levels.
Use a Nourishing Hair Serum
The skin on your scalp needs care too. Apply a nourishing hair serum that includes ingredients like biotin or vitamin E to promote healthy hair growth and keep your scalp moisturized while you sleep.
Sleep with a Clean Face
Going to bed with makeup on can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Ensure your skin is thoroughly cleansed each night, allowing it to regenerate and breathe freely.
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Try a Collagen-Boosting Night Cream
Look for night creams that contain ingredients like collagen or peptides to support your skin’s firmness and elasticity. These ingredients help enhance your skin’s structure while you sleep.
Use a Scalp Scrub
Regularly exfoliating your scalp helps keep your hair follicles clean and unclogged, which can promote healthy hair growth. A gentle scalp scrub once a week can make a noticeable difference.
Take a Warm Bath Before Bed
A warm bath before bed can relax your body and calm your mind, preparing you for a restful night’s sleep. Adding essential oils like lavender can also benefit your skin by offering soothing properties.
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Sleep with a Hydrating Face Mist Nearby
If your skin tends to feel dry overnight, keep a hydrating face mist next to your bed. Spritz your face with it before you go to sleep to help lock in moisture and refresh your skin.
Don’t Forget to Remove Your Makeup
Leaving makeup on overnight can clog pores and cause breakouts. Always ensure you fully remove makeup, as this allows your skin to breathe and rejuvenate throughout the night.
Use a Neck Cream
The skin on your neck and décolletage is just as delicate as your face. Incorporate a neck cream into your nighttime skincare routine to help prevent sagging and wrinkles as you sleep.
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