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Beauty Sleep

By Juliet Cohen
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Sleep is essential to keep you physically and mentally healthy. A good rest has always been called beauty sleep. If you want beautful sleep exercise every day. Even 20 minutes of walking can help keep stress hormones from interfering with your sleep. Avoid large meals just before bedtime. An active digestive system can disrupt sleep. Minimize light, noise and temperature extremes. Don't read, watch television or work in bed. Use the bed only to sleep. This helps prevent you from developing sleep disorders. Avoid caffeine, nicotine or other stimulants within four hours of bedtime. Regulate blood sugar levels. Eating regularly will avoid swings in blood sugar levels. Do not eat too many carbohydrates like breads or pastas, especially in the evening. Avoid foods that you may be sensitive to. It is good for beauty sleep. Remove the clock from view.

Stay away from sugar and excess caffeine and follow a healthy eating plan that balances protein and carbohydrates. Avoid using loud alarm clocks. It is very stressful on the body to be awoken suddenly. Some cosmetic products are susceptible to sunlight and you consequently get more out of them if you use them before bed. Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E will stay active on your skin longer if you apply them at night. Avoid alcohol. Alcohol will also keep you from falling into the deeper stages of sleep, where the body does most of its healing. Avoid as many drugs as possible. Many medications, both prescription and over-the-counter may have effects on sleep. Establish a bedtime routine. Wear an eye mask to block out light. Don't drink any fluids within 2 hours of going to bed. Sometime light music is also helpful for beauty sleep.

Beauty Sleep Advice and Tips

1. Avoid large meals just before bedtime.

2. Do not eat too many carbohydrates foods.

3. Avoid caffeine, nicotine or other stimulants within four hours of bedtime.

4. Regulate blood sugar levels.

5. Don't drink any fluids within 2 hours of going to bed.

6. Use the bed only to sleep. Don't read.

7. Wear an eye mask to block out light.

8. Sometime light music is also helpful for beauty sleep.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for http://www.beauty-makeup-guide.com/, http://www.beauty-makeup-skincare.com and http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/ .

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