Beauty:
Sleep Your Way To Better Skin
The solutions that work while you snooze
Words by Christina Ko
THE SLEEP-IN
Whether you’re the type to reach for a worn-in T-shirt and boxer shorts, or you prefer to ensconce yourself in silk robes and pyjamas, consider adding some slinky accessories to your lineup. A SILKE London Hair Wrap doesn’t just diminish static and tangling overnight, it also helps to keep hair healthy by reducing pulling and breakage. Add to the equation, a Slip eye mask and pillow case which are designed specifically to prevent tugging – regardless of natural tossing and turning. A spritz of a pillow spray from This Works, OTO or Aromatherapy Associates works a dream, too.
THE SLEEPOVER
The creation of the overnight sleep mask has been a godsend for those who worship at the altar of “skinimalism”, a beauty religion built upon essential, results-driven formulas. La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask is a cult-favorite that plumps, while Fresh’s Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask is an overnight iteration of the brand’s bestselling wash-off treatment. For skin that requires heavy hydration, we stand behind Sisley’s Velvet Sleeping Mask which uses saffron flower extract to overcome dryness, as well as 111SKIN’s Meso Infusion Leave On Overnight Mask, a non-sticky, quick-dry formula that promotes cell renewal. Meanwhile, MZ Skin’s Replenish and Restore Mask draws on stem cells to improve elasticity in tandem with the body’s natural processes.
THE NIGHTCAP
With your fabric needs sorted, it’s time to ensure your body is primed for sleep with relaxation aids. Some of our favourites include CBD supplements such as OTO CBD Sleep Drops or the Wildflower Dreams Vaporizer and Wellness Tincture, but for a more traditional bedtime cocktail, WelleCo’s Sleep Welle Fortified Calming Tea soothes anxiety with natural fruit and herb extracts.
