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Hello babes! How´s Fall (or Autumn for my lovely UK babes 😉 & Spring for my Aussie babes) rubbing in? I am a huge fan of cooler weather so I´m loving it! (Totally not intended to promote McDonald´s, ok?😂) Today´s topic is about BEAUTY SLEEP!!!! Yay! Cuz who doesn´t like to sleep? Right?
First, let´s define what beauty sleep is: sleep considered to be sufficient to keep one looking young and beautiful. [Definition according to Google.]
Why Beauty Sleep is Important?
Think of sleep as the fountain of youth. Your body repairs itself and recovers while you sleep. Unless we were the Cullen’s or Bella, we all need sleep to function properly. And it’s not just sleeping itself, but also getting sufficient shut-eye – like I need 8-9 hours of sleep to function well unless Y’all want a cranky lady in the mornings. How do I manage to get that amount of sleep….well, I’m not a mom, so I guess that covers it. That said, RESPECT to all you moms! Cuz I know you gals don’t get enough sleep and still do wonders with just 2-5 (sometimes none, like zero, nada) hours of sleep. But I’m here to help you, too and give you my #1 tip for a great beauty sleep.
Benefits of a good shut-eye (beauty sleep):
- Collagen production-which translates into fewer wrinkles- Your skin produces collagen while you sleep and gives that plumper feel.
- No raccoon eyes-or at least less noticeable- I really don’t need to get too much into this, right? It’s a no-brainer little sleep gives you those dreaded dark circles. Enough said.
- Well, Hello Dolly! Look who’s got a glowing complexion?-Yeah, you if you get enough shut-eye. Your body boosts blood flow while you 💤 and when we don’t sleep enough, well, we look lifeless.
- Happy, happy, happy -getting quality sleep makes you happy- the opposite makes you cranky or sad.
- Productivity boss – yes, getting quality sleep means you’ll be productive. Whether this is at the office, home, school, or just life in general.
How to Get Proper Beauty Sleep?
To sleep or to better sleep, that is the question: whether tis’ to sleep…nope, just kidding, I can’t talk in old English (yet Shakespeare would be so proud of me right now 😁 #yeahright)
Anyway, in order to get good quality sleep (better sleep as noted above), it’s not just about establishing a bedtime routine, having a skincare routine, reducing stress via meditation, using aromatherapy…getting high thread count sheets and pillowcases to avoid any pulling of your skin…hold it, I’m about to make a very important point here: It’s not just having good sheets and pillow cases for anti-aging purposes but also for a GREAT QUALITY BEAUTY SLEEP.
Here’s the thing, all my life, yes, all, and I’m not exaggerating, I’ve always struggled to find good quality sheets. I’ve tried Egyptian cotton, silk, 1,500-thread count, sateen 800-thread count, you name it…and yes, they were soft but failed to give me a good sleep.
[Thanks to my sponsor, GhostBed, for supplying the free product to help me write this post today!]
What you should look for in luxury bedding sheets:
So, as I stated earlier, none of those sheets I tried gave me a good sleep. Why? They failed to regulate temperature. I ended sleeping in soft sheets that made me sweat at 2 AM, so I uncovered myself and then got cold, and then repeat the whole cycle all night long: uncover, cover, uncover, cover, uncover, cover, uncover-you get the point.
There are two things I’ve found that makes for superior comfort when it comes to sheets:
- SUPIMA COTTON: This is one of the finest cotton grown in the USA, 100% certified Pima Cotton. When you improve that cotton with superior technology, this new blend of cotton is called Supima cotton (Superior + Pima).
What you need to know about Supima cotton:
- It is twice as strong as regular cotton and inherently softer and more luxurious; Supima cotton is made using longer, smoother, cleaner yarn. The result is a is softer and plusher sheet that feels great.
- Additionally, Supima premium cotton is also more durable, able to withstand washing year after year and maintains its shape, feel and comfort.
2. TENCEL FIBER: This makes a WHOLE lot of difference. Tencel fibers are revolutionary. With a plant-based origin, the fiber is extracted using an extremely eco-friendly closed loop system. Tencel fibers have a whole host of outstanding properties:
- They regulate temperature
- They have a superior moisture absorption
- Are extremely breathable
- And are bacteria and allergen resistant
Where do you get luxury bed sheets?
I’d figure you would wonder about this. My favorite is from GhostBed. GhostBed luxury sheets take premium Supima cotton and revolutionary Tencel fiber and weave these two materials together in a tighter, patent-pending process, which makes for an extraordinarily resilient product.
The luxurious super soft feel is only the beginning. This unique blend of materials is soft like silk, strong like polyester, cool like linen, warm like wool, and 50% more absorbent than regular cotton. Unlike any ordinary sheet, the GhostBed sheet is ideal for people with sensitive skin or those who suffer from allergies, as the Supima cotton/Tencel fiber blend is dust mite resistant.
Why I Love GhostBed:
I’ve struggled to find a sheet set that is comfortable, cool and durable. I love the Supima cotton and Tencel fiber blend of the GhostBed luxury sheets which makes them breathable and light-weight! I’ve washed them several times and they are only getting more comfortable!
I also like knowing that the sheet set comes with a 3-year warranty and free shipping!
The GhostBed Luxury Sheets set is a product of GhostBed by Nature’s Sleep, which makes a mattress that Consumer Reports rated very good or excellent in every category. Please note that the GhostBed luxury sheets will work well with almost any mattress, but they are perfect with a GhostBed mattress (this mattress is the best for back pain and/or a bad back. Trust me, no one gives more thorough reviews than Consumer Reports and when they say something is really good, it’s because it totally is!)
Each GhostBed Luxury Sheet set includes:
- A unique & luxurious blend of Supima Cotton + Tencel Fibers
- GhostGrip, so your fitted sheet will stay on securely and never pop off!
- Free Shipping
- Industry leading 3-year warranty
Also, GhostBed has a Fall sale going on that you should totally check out! (Click here)
As always, I’d love to know your thoughts and comments so make sure you drop them down below. Now tell me, what are your beauty sleep tips/hacks?
Cheers! 😊
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Wow I’m a terrible sleeper ahah I do deal with insomnia though, hopefully the beauty sleep I get is enough XD
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. How many hours of sleep are you getting?
5/6 it’s not terrible but I struggle to fall asleep and I don’t really go into deep sleep 😕
OMG! I’m so sorry! Have you seen a doctor about this? Is it stress? OMG! How can I help you? Five years ago I wasn’t sleeping at all, I got 3 hours if lucky. Send me an email if you want to talk about this [andrea@moonlightsweetness.com]
I have, there’s nothing I can do about, I take melatonin now and it really helps thank you so much though xxx
It sounds like a dreamy bed combination, getting a good night of sleep is so underrated these days but it’s so important
I absolutely agree with you! Thank for stopping by, Paula! 🙂
I must try those sheets! Also I love all your pictures – so perfect for this post!
These sheets are my fave now! I love how they regulate temperature so perfectly! And thank you! It’s always encouraging to read comments like these! Have a wonderful day! 🙂
How ironic is it that I’m reading this post at 3am, and I’ve been up since 2?! I’m majorly jetlagged from a trip to Europe (I live in the US) and am struggling to get back on my home sleep schedule. I def need some more beauty rest!
Haha!!! Quite ironic, I’d say! But the jetlag explains it all…it will take anywhere between 3-7 days your schedule to be back on track, lol. I hope it happens sooner for your rather than later 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I totally agree that sleep is such an important piece of staying healthy and youthful. Those sheets look amazing!
Absolutely agree! I can’t believe how these sheets are so good at regulating temperature! Thanks for stopping by!
Just wrote an article about the importance of sleep and Ghost Sheets, they truly are amazing. They keep cool all night!
I love my GhostBed sheets!!! They regulate temperature so well!! Thanks for stopping by!
You are so spot on. I need more beauty sleep in my life!
Hi, Amanda! Yes! Beauty sleep is so important! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
A great night of sleep is so important for so many aspects of your health! These sheets sound great…I’m super picky about having good, quality sheets!
Yes! Beauty sleep is quite underrated but it’s so important for our health! And I’m also super picky with quality sheets! But these are just perfect! Love how they regulate temperature!
I loooove my beauty sleep and how great I feel after a night of NOT sweating. I’m totally the same and will get so hot in the middle of the night and it’s a cycle. These sheets sound so perfect, but we have a Sleep Number bed that’s half split (weird I know) so we have to get special sheets. 🙁 maybe I’ll get these for the guest bed though. Lol and I love the Twilight reference in there. 😉
You made my day Katherine! Glad you liked the Twilight reference 😂 I love these sheets precisely because the regulate temperature and there’s no more sweating involved. I’ve never heard of a Sleep Number bed, or even a half split bed 🙈 Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Sleeping is soooo important and I do love sleeping but I sometimes have insomnia so thank you for the post x
Oh, I’m so sorry you suffer from insomnia. Have you tried natural alternatives for this?
Yes I did, now I sleep well and feel so much better in the morning x
I’m so glad! 🙂
Beauty sleep can be super difficult with a busy schedule but I think that putting my phone away from my bed is the best way to fall asleep faster. When it’s next to my bed the light coming from it and the notice of notifications can definitely be a distraction. But, when it is no longer visible and I can’t tell I am getting any notifications it’s a lot easier. I always try to tell my college age daughter this… I know she has even more trouble than me getting her sleep!
Yes! The blue light from our cell phones greatly disrupts sleep. Experts recommend putting away our phones 1 hour prior to going to bed so that the blue light doesn’t affect our sleep. Also, make sure you leave your cell phone in airplane mode if you have it near you when sleeping, as the radiation the device produces reaches you and affects your sleep and your overall health. Thanks for stopping by!
This is such a great post. I love how you have broken down the sheet’s importance in sleep. It was very informative for me. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad you found it useful! I took me years to find sheets that would regulate temperature and these are just perfect! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I need more beauty rest, for sure! I’m sure I’d never want to get out of bed with these luxury sheets! Love!
Haha! Yes, I do struggle to get out of bed on a daily basis and with these super comfy sheets…well, let’s just say it takes me another 15 minutes to get out of bed 🙈 Thanks for stopping by!
Great post. Oh how I love sleep. Sheets make all the difference for me in sleep. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, sheets make a huge difference! Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, this is so important! I want to invest in these sheets!!
Sheets make a huge difference when it comes to getting proper shut-eye! Thanks for stopping by!
I couldn’t sleep that much these past few days because of the noises of my neighbors! I agree that the bed sheets are really important. I feel like I sleep well if I have comfortable sheets. 💖
Oh, noisy neighbors are sometimes a pain! I feel ya! And yes,good quality sheets make a huge difference, especially if they’re cooling sheets 🙂
For me I’ve noticed how grumpy and unproductive I am when I don’t get my sleep. It’s so hard to function on so little sleep. I’ve noticed aging in my face recenlty and never related it to lack of sleep until now.
Yes, it’s called beauty sleep because there’s a scientific reason behind it and it helps a lot in anti-aging 🙂 I hope you’re getting more sleep now!
I love a good comfy bed. Nice sheets just make everything feel nicer.
I totally agree with you! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂