5 Tips for Better Summer Beauty Sleep
Posted by Kayleen HIcks on Thu, May 12, 2011 @ 01:29 PM
The Spring flowers are blooming and the days are growing longer, Summer is just around the corner. Summer brings us glowy skin, allows us to stretch our muscles and get outside to be active and take full advantage of this life. With this change in lifestyle also comes changes in sleep. That is why this week we bring you 5 tips for better summer beauty sleep.
1. Diet - With the turn of Summer many of us are anxious to fire up the grills or cruise through the local farmer's market to get fresh fruits and vegetables. Summer is associated with lighter foods as opposed to comfort foods that we naturally crave in Winter. For optimal sleeping comfort, eat an early dinner and avoid stuffing yourself right before sleep. Try a cup of hot ginger or peppermint tea a half hour before bed to promote digestion.
2. Temperature - Nothing is worse than tossing and turning in the night in a hot, sticky room. If you are fortunate enough to have an air conditioner, always maintain a comfortable room temperature, or open the windows at night to let the cooler air in with the help of a fan. Sleep on cotton or satin sheets, which do not trap as much heat. Make sure you evaluate the material of your pillow as well, since you sweat more in the summer. Many memory foam materials are heat sensitive and trap sweat, dirt and oil. PILLO1 is made of all natural, heat resistant, and breathable talalay latex foam. It is the perfect Summer sleep material.
3. Light - As the days grow longer, we naturally fall asleep later because of the change in daylight. It is okay to alter sleep schedules, but if you prefer to fall asleep earlier in the night, try investing in light reducing window shades or a light, silky sleep mask to block out excess light. Make sure the sleep mask is made of a light, hypoallergenic material and is washed often. For a cooling sensation, try a beauty sleep mask with a cool gel center to decompress eyes and relieve sinus pressure.
4. Hydration - In the Summer, dehydration is a critical issue because of the time spent outside in the sun or being active. Dehydration will increase the toxicity of your body and leave you waking up feeling groggy. Try to get in eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to maintain healthy vital organ function. Keep two glasses of water beside your bed: one for during the night and one to drink first thing in the morning. This water will help you jumpstart your day with a burst of energy.
5. Routine - With Summer comes vacation and travel, which can disrupt your sleeping schedule, affecting immunity and brain wave function. Make sure to monitor your quality of sleep. Try to develop a 10 minute, relaxing routine to get ready for bed. Read a book, listen to a few soothing songs, or mist a relaxing aromatherapy spray like lavendar or rose. Using PILLO1 can also be a part of your sleep routine. PILLO1's unique design is proven to help people fall asleep 19 percent faster than with a conventional pillow and promote higher levels of restorative R.E.M. sleep.
Also, make sure to check out our friend at Gorgeously Green who is giving away a free PILLO1 and many other beauty and health prizes as part of the "Get Gorgeous 4 Summer Challenge" to get healthy, vibrant and in shape for summer! Check out her Twitter and Facebook page for more information on how to win!
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