If you want to UP your “I woke up like this” selfie game, get some sleep

I’m excited to share with you an article I wrote for She Knows  sponsored by Garnier. Check it out!

As an esthetician I know how important it is to have healthy skin.  It takes so much more than the creams and make-up we put on our face, to really get that “healthy glow”. Whatever is going on in our bodies internally, is exactly what our skin will look like. It’s time to look a little closer at what your skin might be trying to tell you. Check out some tips and tricks I do to make sure I’m helping my skin feel and look the best it can.

1.Beauty Sleep is a real thing. Sleep is nourishment for your skin. It’s time for your skin to heal and rejuvenate. Your brain removes 60% more toxins in your body when you have a good sleep. This factor alone will improve the health of your skin. This will put the dark circles to rest and keep your skin looking fresh and nourished. You will wake up with the “I-WOKE-UP-LIKE-THIS” kind of feeling.

2.Quit the bedtime munchies. Did you know that eating right before bed will cause your body to stay out of the R.E.M stage of sleep that your body needs? It will be busy digesting all the food you just ate, instead of working on hydrating your skin cells and replacing old skin cells with new ones. I try and stay awake for at least 90 minutes after my last meal/snack.

3.You are officially booked for 15 minutes of “me” time until forever. Every night needs to be penciled in your calendar as your special skincare time. Before you hit your sheets you need to follow a skincare routine. It can be 5-30 minutes long. Whatever it is, stick to it. You need to get in the habit of removing the impurities and oils from the day that rest on your face. If you don’t do this, you will wake-up with clogged pores and risk getting acne.4.Fewer Wrinkles! This alone should have you getting yourself to bed. Your skin produces collagen while sleeping. This is the amazing stuff that keeps your skin plum and youthful. When you miss too much sleep you can get sagging and wrinkles in places you don’t want. Your skin will also look drier. So figure out how much sleep your body needs and stick to it as much as possible. Plus, who doesn’t like to sleep?

5.Happier + Healthier is always a good thing. When we sleep enough we tend to look happier overall. We smile and laugh more. When we are tired and grumpy we tend to frown and furrow our brow. This leads to wrinkles and an overall unhealthy appearance. You will GLOW when you are getting the sleep your body needs.

6.Cheers to bedtime drinks. You should be drinking water all day long. You can even drink at bedtime. This will cause less puffiness when you wake up. Your skin will stay hydrated and moisturized. If you forget your water intake your skin will look puffy and flaky. We don’t want that! It’s super preventable. Drink up!

xx,

Jenna