10 things that can rob you of your beauty rest
Most little girls go through a phase when they want to grow up to be princesses…and why shouldn’t they?
10 things that can rob you of your beauty rest
Jasmine and Ariel are smart and funny. Cinderella and Snow White are problem-solvers and aren’t afraid of work. Pocahontas and Mulan are always up for adventure. Those are all great attributes, of course, but when you ask a little girl why she loves her favorite princess, nine times out of 10 she’ll say, “…Because she’s so pretty.”
Princess Aurora was beautiful too, and her “power nap” may have been instrumental in her good looks. Aurora, the one and only Sleeping Beauty, had plenty of time to reap the benefits of enough shut-eye – a crucial component of looking your best.
According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta (CDC), adults and teenagers are not getting enough sleep – or at least a lot less than we did 20 years ago. An estimated 50-70 million people in the U.S. have chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders, says the CDC. Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep, and school-age kids and teenagers require nine or more. Preschoolers need 10 to 12, and babies should snooze as much as 18 hours or more each day.
While You Sleep
While you sleep, your body is very busy at the cellular level. Cell damage is being repaired, and your brain processes information it has been bombarded with throughout the previous day. Short-term memory is shored up too, so good sleep habits go hand in hand with the ability to learn.
Beauty experts say that you need to get enough sleep if you want to avoid dark under-eye circles, puffy lids, bloodshot eyes and a less-than-healthy-looking complexion. Not only do you compromise your looks with sleep deprivation, you can also damage your immune system, making yourself prone to every virus that comes down the pike. Living as a sleep-deprived woman can contribute to cardiovascular disease, weight issues, diabetes, irritability, and even depression.
Here are 10 things that can rob you of your beauty rest:
1. Surfing the Internet or watching TV when you should be asleep
2. Drinking caffeinated beverages or foods (like chocolate) late in the day
3. Too much excitement, or exercising in the evening instead of earlier
4. Alcohol and nicotine, which interrupt sleep patterns
5. Eating a large meal before laying down, or going to bed hungry
6. Stress, worry and emotional turmoil
7. Sick children or little ones with poor sleep habits
8. A job with changing work shifts, causing vacillating sleep schedules
9. Noise such as barking dogs, sirens and noisy neighbors
10. Chronic pain and illnesses
The remedy? Start making changes to address these sleep-robbing circumstances. See a sleep specialist if you are really concerned. Your health and looks depend on it. In the meantime, you can practice a few makeup tricks.
Talk to a Beauty Expert
Consult with a beautician for helpful application tricks to disguise dark circles and rejuvenate the skin. The beauty experts at Salon Trendz in Palos Heights, Chicago, are in the business of making their customers feel like princesses, so let them help you out. …Just think of them as your personal fairy godmothers – only a lot hipper!
Getting a good wash-and-go haircut or a stress-relieving scalp massage can make you feel younger. Giving your eyebrows the proper shape and arch will open up your eyes and help remedy that tired look. Salon Trendz offers both brow sculpting and eyebrow threading, as well as airbrush makeup for special occasions. Even something as simple as adding hair highlights can give you a cosmetic boost.
You might even consider splurging on Japanese hair straightening to cut down on the hair routine in the morning. If you can save yourself from spending 30 minutes in front of the mirror in the morning, that could be another half hour getting your beauty sleep. You’ll wake up more refreshed and be able to give those princesses a run for their money!
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Orland Park, IL 60462
Tel: 708-671-1333
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