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Skincare specialists throughout the
world know this. The cheapest most effective beauty
treatment is sleep. Nothing can give you the refreshed and
relaxed look like a good restful night's sleep. Without
sufficient sleep the skin looks drier and older. Many people
reach out to medications to get sleep, thinking that
medicated sleep can be just as effective. If anything,
medicated sleep can dry out the skin more, as well as set up
the potential for addiction. When medications are prescribed
for skin conditions, interestingly a mild tranquilizer is
often included.
One of the most commonly prescribed sleep aids is Ambien.
Ambien is reported to be addictive because users are finding
that it takes more to achieve the same effect.
Rap star, Eminem, canceled a European
tour last August after checking himself into a hospital. He
claimed he was addicted to Ambien. This is where sleep is
not too cheap.
Here are ways to Keep Sleep Cheap:
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Create a routine at bedtime. Use
your self care techniques as a nightly ritual. It allows
you to unwind and if it's a consistent routine then you
don't have to think about your actions. You will just go
through the motions habitually and that will allow your
mind to relax.
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Cleansing your body with water can
wash off the issues of the day, even if it's just your
hands, face and mouth. Cleanse minimally no matter how
tired you are. If you had an extremely stressful day, a
salt or milk bath with lavender is a great way to
literally and metaphorically wash those events and
stressors down the drain.
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Limit beverages with caffeine
throughout the day especially near bedtime.
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Make sure you have a quality bed
and linens. Cotton linens make a significant difference
in sleep comfort.
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Wear comfortable clothes to sleep
in, preferably cotton, ideally organic cotton.
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Sprinkle a few drops of
lavender
essential oil on your pillow.
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Another essential oil indicated for
insomnia is
Vetiver. The best place for this is on the
bottom of your feet before you go to bed, then cover
your feet with cotton socks.
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Think grateful thoughts as your
head hits the pillow and become aware of your gentle
breathing.
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