I have been sleep derived for days now, thanks to my darling baby boy. I was warned about the terrible twos and the sleeping problems it comes along with, but nothing prepared me for what I am currently going through. I am lucky, if I get 4 hours uninterrupted sleep on some nights, kisses to the beauty gurus for innovating the magic stick or liquid – concealer, it usually does the trick. Good makeup and a strong cup of coffee get me through the day on most days, but I now want a more permanent solution to my sleep worries.
I have also realised that apart from me going about like a zombie all day, due to my lack of sleep, my skin also suffers. I have more acne and spots when I am unable to have at least 7 hours sleep a night, than when I do have a good night sleep. On the few occasions, when my little ones allow me sleep, I find that I struggle to find a comfortable position to drift off. I have tried changing pillows, beddings, even tried a Boots sleep pillow mist, and I am still not getting my beauty sleep, so now I am thinking of changing our mattress.
We have had our mattress for now for almost 6 years now, and I know most brands recommend you change your mattress every 8 years, but I think ours is due for a change. I think the most important thing in my makeup bag is my BED (even though it does not fit in my makeup bag), it is not called a beauty sleep for nothing, without sleep there is no beauty or life. Research has shown that it is possible to survive without eating for weeks, but live only 11 days without sleeping, that fact alone should encourage us to make the most of our bed.
An independent study carried out by Adjustable Beds revealed improvements to skin, concentration, mood and well-being from a good night’s sleep. Check out the findings in this video below:
So there you have it. Having a good night sleep (8 hours every night), can cure acne in 7 days. I now aim to call it a day every night once it is 11pm. I know this will be hard, since I am so used to going to bed after midnight everyday, but it not good for my skin or state of mind, so I will be making changes.
Do you have 8 hours sleep every night? Sound off in the comment section.
Thanks for reading.
*This is a collaborative post.
My children are old enough now that yes, I do get my eight hours of sleep each night, or if not, I sleep when I am tired and wake rested, so it’s all good! I’ll tell my teenage son about this sleep thing and see if it helps his acne.
Lucky you Elizabeth.
It’ll happen to you eventually too. I’ve gone through it three times – I remember it well!! Good luck! 🙂
Oh my. I hope I survive. Thank you.
My skin is terrible so these tips are totally worth me taking into consideration! x
My skin goes from good to bad like a yoyo every time.
Nice video!
Thanks.
Getting 5 hours of sleep is so tough for me! Hopefully when I’m done with school, my sleep pattern would improve.
Nappyhaired.com
Yea it should. School is hard worl
Let’s say that the first 25 years of my life I slept hours and hours on end… then I had my children… 😀 😀 Love, Kathleen
Same as me, I use to sleep until 10am. Gone are those days, lol..
I think sleep and eating a healthy diet can help your skin, but at the end of the day it’s down to hormones I’m afraid
I guess so. Thanks Mellissa x
I usually don’t think I get enough sleep but I feel bad saying that knowing how little you get. I have been quite lucky that I have never had bad acne, just the occasional spot x
Oh good. Lucky you.
I definitely don’t get the sleep I should – I usually get full of creative ideas just as I’m supposed to be hitting the sack, so annoyingly I find myself most productive when I should be going to bed!
We are can do with a bit more sleep I think.
Although I don’t sleep as well as I could, I definitely think that it has a direct correlation to your skin and also fatigue, metabolism and general wellbeing!
Jodie @ Jodetopia x
I agree Jodie x
8 hours sleep would be lush! but with my little monsters that isnt going to happen any time soon!! 🙂
Lol…Same here.
Sadly my health means I never wake up feeling awake and refreshed – I do wish one day I will again though. x
Oh mine…You could one day you know. You never know x
Sleep definitely helps my skin if I get enough but unfortunately with a young child, a partner who works shifts I don’t always get as much as I need x
Wow there are many of us in the same boat.
Eeek good luck with the terrible twos!
Thank you x
Hormones are probably to blame 🙁 I can’t recommend upping your water intake enough! xo
Oh I need to take more water, I know.
I agree with you. Good and adequate sleep is a key to ones look and functionality. If you cannot get your hours at night, take a nap here and there during the day.
I will. Thanks Osime.
Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely be getting more sleep after reading this! 🙂
Thanks for reading x
I don’t get 8 hours every night but I do always try to aim for that. I definitely get more spots when I’m sleep deprived though.
I will be aiming to sleep for 8 hours going forward.
I have never struggled with acne, but these tips seems like worth doing. great post! x
Thanks Cecilia x
I love my sleep and I hate being woken up or having to wake up x
My bro is just like you. Hates his alarm.
I need 8 hours a night, but rarely get it with a 6am school day start! I am getting to bed later (due to blog work!) so need to address that. Kaz x
Same issue I have here Kaz..
i usualy get about 7 hours of sleep a night according to my fitbit. thats if the little one doesnt wake me in the middle up of it.
Oh that is so good.
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