The beauty of a good night sleep

If your skin looks dull and dehydrated, then you might not be sleeping enough. Turns out, your ticket to healthier, younger-looking skin may lie between the sheets and not in beauty products. This is why it is called beauty sleep.

An average of eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every night over a long period can work magic. Your skin will heal faster because regeneration takes place at night.

Over time, you will have a more refreshed look, with fewer wrinkles and an even skin tone. If you suffer from persistent dark circles, one of the cures is to sleep continuously for a straight 24 hours.

Here are some tips to make the most of your beauty sleep:

Drink water with lemon juice at bedtime. Avoid alcohol, as this will cause severe dehydration.

Use glycerine on your face and wake up to super soft skin.

Apply your anti-ageing treatments, especially those with retinoid at night for a better effect.

For sound sleep, consume a glass of fresh or sour milk at least half and hour before bedtime. Avoid the temptation of using sleeping pills.

Take a warm bath or shower at night to help enhance your sleep experience.

The author is the national director of the safe skincare initiative. Query? [email protected]