All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can leave our body's tired and lifeless, so how much better do you think our skin actually looks when it's tired? For some reason, most people don't think about the negative effects that ripping and running can have on our skin. So what better way to refresh and rejuvenate our skin then to get some SLEEP? There is no doubt that getting the proper rest every night can offer many lasting benefits. Doctors across the nation all agree that getting 7-9 hours of sleep can only affect our bodies positively because of the multiple healing factors. So why do we deprive ourselves of the shut eye we need? Maybe we don't recognize the benefits of our most common and overlooked beauty aid. So here are 5 reasons why I think Sleep is most important:
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BEAUTY is in the "EYES" OF THE BEHOLDER- When a person is tired, sad, or aging the first signs are shown in their eyes. So, before covering up the negative effects of life with makeup, or slathering anti aging creams to remedy these issues our eyes need to REST! The reason many people are stuck hauling overnight bags on their morning commute to work is because of sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep can cause stagnant blood in the vessels under the eyes that won't properly drain when you're not rested. So, taking "Long winks" is part of your solution to reducing dark circles, puffiness and even lines and wrinkles because you're allowing your body’s circulatory system what it needs to operate effectively.
2. LAY DOWN TO GET DOWN! Substantial medical evidence suggests some fascinating links between sleep and weight loss. It sounds like something you'd hear on a late night infomercial -- just around the time you are reaching for that bag of cookies because you can't sleep. LOL But as wild as the idea sounds, it is so important to get the proper rest if your intention is weight loss. And here's why... If you’re feeling sleepy at work/school, you may be tempted to reach for a cup of coffee (or several cups) and a doughnut for a quick shot of energy. Later you may skip the gym and pick up takeout on your way home because you're still tired and all of the fat and sugar will create this roller coaster effect with your level of energy. When you finally find yourself back in your bed, you are too wound up to sleep. It’s a vicious cycle, and eventually this sleep deprivation can sabotage your waistline and your health. Sleeping or resting your body is just as key as working out when it comes to keeping your body toned, and the same goes for your skin. Overnight, skin cells regenerate the facial muscles that create lines and wrinkles so we need to relax!
3. LONG WINKS HELP YOU THINK! During the night our body goes through 3 sleep cycles, light sleep, deep sleep, and REM sleep. However, it is during our "deep sleep cycle" that most of our brain repair takes place. While at rest, the portion of the brain activity that control emotions, decision-making processes, and social interaction shuts down and refreshes itself, allowing us to maintain optimal emotional and social functioning later on when we are awake. Also, cell growth and cell repair takes place which helps to combat the negative affects of stress.
4. WHEN YOU SNOOZE, YOU DON'T LOOSE! To all of my Active folks: YOU CAN NOW REJOICE in knowing that while you're snoozing, you're getting plenty accomplished. Slumbering is nature's most powerful beauty treatment. Not only do the optimal seven to nine hours a night leave you looking luminous, but also many hair, face, and body products are most effective overnight because they penetrate better when you're at REST. Spend more time in bed and wake up to the amazing benefits of rest. While your skin is resting your circulation is flowing, eliminating the big skin aggravaters like acne and eczema to name a few.
5. REST ASSURED... I've been blessed to travel around the world to some of best hotels and no matter where I stay, FABULOUS bedding is a MUST. I recently stayed at the infamous Rooservelt Hotel, part of the Waldorf Astoria in New Orleans and the bedding was heavenly! The layering and textures of the bedding created the optimum sleeping experience that I'll cherish forever. The Westin and W hotels also pride themselves in creating the most comfortable experience possible. Visit www.whotelsthestore.com to order your own set of quality bedding to ensure you'll have the best sleeping experience while at home. Statistics show that you get better rest when you're comfortable and the colors around you whisper serenity. I currently have the walls in my bedroom painted taupe and steel grey, with all white linens to mimic the hotel decor of many of the places I stay. The thread count of your sheets matter as well. I prefer Egyptian Cotton sheets that have a 1000+ thread count. I also layer my bedding with chenille throws, fluffy pillows, and down duvets as seen below... *Yawning... And all this talk of sleep has caused me to suddenly become sleeeeepy..... So....
This blog goes out to all of my "Midnight Mirada's" and "All Night Ramblers" who have adopted "Puffy's mantra... I can't stop, and I won't stop! Well, you need to STOP... DROP, and ROLL over and get some sleep!! :-)
Where in the world is KYM LEE?... In my bedroom changing my sheets and fluffing my pillows.... LIGHTS OUT... PEACE~
