THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP FOR YOUR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SKIN HEALTH
Lack of sleep affects us physically, mentally and emotionally, causing a negative impact on our daily lives. Anxiety, depression and SAD syndrome are just some of the common issues linked to poor sleeping patterns and can leave us feeling lonely, stressed and with no energy. Sleep is essential for good health and clear skin so it’s important that we try and get in a good 8 hours each night to help maintain this.
HOW DOES SLEEP AFFECT OUR SKIN?
The most effective time for our liver to cleanse the blood is when we are sleeping. This helps to boost the skins oxygen levels, improving blood circulation and leaves the skin looking bright and plump. An increase in oxygen can help to kill certain bacteria and heal wounds helping with skin conditions like acne.
Sleep deprivation affects the moisture and PH levels within the skin. When these decrease, they cause the skin to become imbalanced leading to dehydration, redness and breakouts.
Sleep helps with the skin’s collagen and elastin production, helping to keep the skin looking firm, toned and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to be reduced.
Stress is a common side effect caused by a lack of sleep. Stress affects the skin in many ways and causes skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis to worsen, become more inflamed and uncomfortable.
Dark circles around the eyes is the most common sign of a poor night’s sleep. When we are tired the body produces cortisol which is a stress hormone that causes darkness around the eyes.
TIPS ON HOW TO GET A BETTER NIGHT'S SLEEP
Have a bath in the evening to help relax and unwind. We recommend adding a few handfuls of our Magnesium Spa Flakes to a warm bath. Soak for 20 minutes allowing your body time to absorb the minerals. Our Magnesium Spa Flakes are rich in concentrated magnesium promoting optimum skin health and total relaxation.
Whilst relaxing in the bath massage the Sea Magik 3-Seaweed Scalp Mud over your scalp and hair whilst breathing in the organic Lavender oil, to help soothe and calm your mind and body.
Once you get out of the bath massage Sea Magik PRO 6-Oil Super Serum into the face and neck or onto the temples and pulse points to induce sleep and relaxation. The oil contains 6 skin-loving oils including organic Lavender oil. Alternatively, add a few drops of oil to the palm of your hands, cup and hold below your nose and mouth and take deep inhalations.
Massage our Amethyst Heart Gua Sha stone over the face to relieve stress, lift and sculpt facial contours and reduce anxiety. Amethyst crystals are believed to absorb negative energy and create an air of tranquillity whilst soothing and balancing the body.
Create a relaxed and calming environment to sleep in with soft lighting.
Avoid looking at screens before you go to bed to give your mind time to unwind and help you fall asleep quicker.
Sweet dreams.
