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Not Sleeping? Here's How to Get a Good Rest This Summer
How are you sleeping at night? Can you fall asleep easily? Do you stay asleep without any problems? If you answered no to any of these, it's time to look at why. Sleep, as you probably know, is important to your health. Without it, our bodies can't recover -- and if we go too long without it, this can actually be fatal. If you are having trouble going to sleep, you need to look at what's wrong and try and fix it. Here are some tips that can help you examine the source of your tossing and turning or discover the root of your insomnia.
Look at the Stress in Your Life
Stress is often behind a restless night's sleep. Although stress is somewhat inescapable, especially during a pandemic, it can destroy your health in a multitude of ways. Some stress can be a good motivator, but the "bad" kind of stress can be destructive. You need to look at what's causing it and keeping you up at night.
What's changed in your life? Did someone die in your family? How is school or work going? Are you having problems in your relationships? For instance, you might be going through a divorce or experiencing marital issues. Between 40% and 50% of marriages end in divorce in the United States. All of these factors can lead to stress and worry that can keep you up at night.
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While you may not be able to immediately solve these problems, there are steps you can take to relieve some of that anxiety you're feeling. There is no shame in going to therapy. Maybe go for a run. Take up meditation and yoga. Practicing mindfulness is also a great step. Are there areas in your work life or classes that could allow you to cut back to reduce stress? You may need to make a lifestyle change or a commitment to working on these issues; while this can be difficult, it can result in a better night's sleep.
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Other Ways to Enjoy Your Beauty Sleep
Now that you know that you could have stress in your life, what happens next? You have therapy, exercise, and mediation. There are other ways to help you get to sleep. Some people turn to music and ASMR to help them relax and go to sleep. Why not try scents? It may seem simple, but U.S. retail sales of candle products are estimated at approximately $3.14 billion annually. It's been proven that aromatherapy can be used to help people get to sleep. Calming lavender appears to be the go-to for wanting to go to sleep. Rather than using candles, which can present a fire hazard, consider using an aromatherapy system or scented lotion before you go to bed. You can also reset the temperature in your bedroom, as most people sleep more soundly in a cooler space. Other suggestions might include changing your bed linens regularly, turning off your phone at least an hour before you go to sleep, or establishing a regular bedtime routine.
Why it is Important to Sleep
Sleep is important for your health. It's like when you shut down the computer when you are finished using it. You need to put down your body so that it can restart for the day. A lack of sleep can lead to help problems. You could end up gaining weight, have memory problems, and even put yourself at risk for diabetes. A lack of sleep can even be bad for your teeth and jaw -- or dental problems could be exacerbating your restless nights. If you grind your teeth at night or experience TMJ, you might toss and turn quite a bit. A dental check-up every six months is recommended in order to prevent cavities and other dental problems. Go to the dentist or pay a visit to your doctor to see whether there might be any underlying medical issues that could cause a lack of sleep (or be made worse by your insomnia).
You need to get some sleep. If you don't get enough proper sleep, you could end up running your body ragged. Look for the cause of why you can't sleep and treat the problem. When you get a good night's sleep, you will wake up with more energy and a positive look on your life.
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This year has been rough with the election, Superbowl, and now Fashion Week our skin could use a pick me up. We love getting our photograph taken but is it's really unfair when we look dull and tired next to Super Models. While we love a good serum, there is something magical about sitting with a face mask on feeling it penetrate our pores with the benefits we depserately need. With so many different types of mask on the market we gathered our favorites that will fix your concerns whether they are aging, oil, brightness, or just want a deep clean these masks will fix your worries and leave you fresh face and glowing. Try these masks to put the your best face forward as you head to the shows. No makeup needed!
Our Favorite Tools
The Luna 2 : If you want to get the most our of your face mask, you have to start with a fresh clean face for everything to sink in. The LUNA™ 2 is an enhanced facial-cleansing and anti-aging system in a revolutionary design for completely personalized cleansing. The brush exfoliates dead skin cells, unclog pores of makeup residue, and remove up to 99.5% of dirt and oil. Plus it's super portable!
Created to make skincare products work smarter and faster, Arbonne device gently warms at the tip while massaging product onto the outer layers of the skin. This is the perfect item to use after a freshly cleansed skin. The low-level ultrasonic waves are timed to shut the Genius Ultra off after one minute to help with precise application. Some of the benefits you’ll find is softer skin, improved appearance of wrinkles/fine lines, and overall smoother softer skin!
If your living in a busy city your constantly being exposed to who knows what, from cigarette smoke, car fumes, and whatever that steam is coming out of the subway. The environment is not your faces friend. With Jurlique Intense Recovery Mask. A natural clay revitalizing and restorative treatment mask with antioxidant ingredients to remove skin impurities to help soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while protecting against environmental damage.
Who doesn't love putting a literal mask on there face. When you open it, it literally is soaking with moisture to make you beautiful A luxurious 10-minute treatment infused with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to help retain moisture and provide intense hydration, while illuminating the skin. The mask immediately clarifies skin’s overall appearance while imparting a youthful glow. After 10 minutes, remove the mask and massage the remaining serum into the skin.
goop by Juice Beauty Exfoliating Instant Facial: Who wouldn't want their skin as pristine as THE Gwyneth Paltrow? We may not be able to live up to her daily schedule but you can make sure your using the same face mask has her. This mask Instantly brightens and softens skin to reveal a glowing, smoother complexion. Natural alpha and beta hydroxy acids working tandem with plant-based cellulose beads to sweep away dead skin cells, deeply moisturize, release soothing vitamin B5, leaving skin supple, soft, and utterly revitalized.
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask: This fun, pink-colored mask purifies stressed skin, treating all forms of free-radical damage and perfect for your next instagram post. A natural gel-cream formula eliminates accumulated toxins and impurities, tightening pores and leaving skin texture feeling refined and rested. Its formula is powered by Grape Marc, concentrated in antioxidant rich Polyphenols to protect skin against free radicals and cleanse it of toxins. Addicted to coffee? The Pink Clay helps purify the pores, while Coffee Extract adds an antioxidant boost. Papaya Enzymes gently exfoliate and brighten. A combination of Lavender, Bergamot, Camomile, Sage, Cypress, Parsley, Myrrh, and Sandalwood essential oils combine to provide a regenerating, soothing, and purifying action.
Running around your apartment looking for your keys before you head out? Why not make your face a little bit better before you face the cruel outside world with Borghese sheet mask. With only 5 minutes to spare this mask reduces the appearance of fine lines with a green tea and sage oil infused formula. High in antioxidants, this mask also fights free-radical damage. Perfect for when you have 5 minutes to spare and not a minute more to wash your face.
