ALL OUR TIPS FOR RESTORATIVE SLEEP
According to a study by the National Sleep Foundation, adults aged 18 to 64 need seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Unfortunately, more than one-third of those surveyed report not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep is a problem for many people. And yet, it is the only way to repair the skin and the nervous system. The skin regenerates at night.
SUPERFOODS FOR BETTER SLEEP
PROTEIN
Pay attention to what you eat and drink 2 to 3 hours before going to bed. Caffeine, sugar, or other high-GI foods or drinks will stimulate the body and reduce sleep quality. Protein is your best ally before bed because it is easy to digest and promotes sleep. WellCo’s Nourishing Protein will provide your body with the essential amino acids it needs to regenerate and repair itself:
• Nourishing Protein Chocolate Recharge - WELLECO
ASHWAGANDHA
An adaptogenic plant renowned for fighting insomnia, it is recognized as the best natural anti-stress remedy with no side effects. Ashwagandha reduces anxiety and stress by lowering cortisol levels and other stress hormones. For restful sleep, take Ashwagandha one hour before going to bed. You can add 1/2 teaspoon to almond milk (rich in protein!). You can also add spices such as cinnamon and turmeric for a chai version:
HERBAL TEAS
An evening ritual can help you gradually drift into sleep. Prepare yourself a soothing herbal tea:
• Chay Beauty Infusion - GRESSA SKIN
MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is known to reduce muscle tension and anxiety and therefore improve sleep quality:
• Transdermal Magnesium - KIKI HEALTH
SUPERFOOD BLENDS
To help you fall asleep:
GOOD EVENING HABITS
DOUBLE CLEANSING
We can never say it enough: properly removing makeup before going to bed is one of the keys to maintaining beautiful skin. During deep sleep, cell regeneration happens more quickly. Thoroughly cleansing your skin before bed helps maximize the skin’s repair and renewal process during sleep. It prevents premature skin aging and helps prevent blemishes.
See our guide: Double Cleansing
RETINOL
Retinol helps activate cell turnover and therefore skin desquamation. It acts on dead skin cells, removing them to make way for new cells more quickly. Since the skin naturally regenerates during the night, this is the best time of day to apply it and optimize its benefits for your skin. At Bazar Bio, we recommend applying Retinol 4 nights a week:
• Retinol Night Face Oil - MARA
Depending on your skin concerns, here are the products to apply on the other nights to alternate with or replace retinol:
Sensitive reactive skin:
• Blue Balm Repair Balm Blue Chamomile + Shea Butter - ODACITÉ
Dull skin:
• Holi (Oil) Anti-Aging Face Serum - AGENT NATEUR
Mature skin:
• holi (lift) ageless lifting and firming serum - AGENT NATEUR
Combination skin:
• Night Repair Elixir - Night Treatment - GRESSA SKIN
Blemish-prone skin: