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Getting a Better Beauty Sleep with Refresh Botanicals

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A couple of weeks ago, as you may have seen on my Instagram, I spent the night at the Templar Hotel with Refresh Botanicals. As past of my ambassadorship with the all-natural, Canadian skincare brand, I’ve been taking part in some fun activities that have been helping me to refresh my routine in different ways; So far I’ve been paddle boarding in the Beaches, done yoga on Toronto Island & took part in a super fun burlesque class… But I have to say, my favourite activity so far has to be this one!

Let’s face it – it’s not always easy to get enough sleep. Between work, activities, a social calendar and life in general, it can definitely be hard to get a good night’s rest! Refresh Botanicals checked myself and a couple of the other ambassadors into the hotel for the night to give us a chance to catch up on beauty sleep, and let me tell you – I definitely needed it! Things have been pretty hectic for me in the past few weeks, and I’ve noticed that I’ve had a hard time getting into a proper sleep routine.

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After checking into the hotel that night, I found a list of helpful sleep tips from local health and wellness expert Gary LeBlanc that I could start putting to use that evening, along with all of my favourite Refresh Botanicals products. The Night Restore Complex definitely came in handy during a night that was all about sleep – your skin and cells regenerate and restore the most while you sleep, which means it’s the perfect time to put it to use!

In the morning, we were treated to a delicious breakfast at Parcae, the new restaurant at the Templar Hotel, where we had a chance to chat with Gary & learn more about his essential sleep tips. I’ve been putting most of them to use since then, and I’m happy to report that I’ve been sleeping better & more soundly. I actually had trouble falling asleep for a while, most likely due to a new environment and big changes in my life, but putting these to work have helped!

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Now of course, I wouldn’t finish this post without sharing Gary’s top ten tips for better beauty rest (below). Give them a read and let me know your sleep tips in the comment section!

  1. Avoid bright artificial lights within 60-90 minutes of going to bed as it can suppress melatonin for up to 90 minutes. Before bed, dim the lights and avoid TV.
  2. Completely black out your bedroom (including alarm clocks and smart phones). Even small amounts of light can disrupt your production of melatonin and serotonin (sleep-supporting hormones).
  3. Avoid eating within 3 hours of going to bed. Digesting most of your dinner before before bed allows your body to dedicate all its resources to repair and maintenance.
  4. Steer clear of artificial sleep aids, such as sleeping pills. Studies have shown that sleep aids have a very small impact on the rate at which people fall asleep.
  5. Don’t use an alarm clock or use one that peacefully wakes you up. Try alarm clocks that use vibration or slowly increase alarm volume. Abruptly waking up can spike adrenaline.
  6. Avoid drinking water within 90 minutes of bedtime. This helps to prevent having to get up to go to the washroom during the night, interrupting a deep sleep.
  7. Cool your bedroom by 3-4 degrees at night. Your body temperature drops when you sleep, and turning the temperature down mimics this change, ensuring a more comfortable sleep.
  8. Exercise at least 3 times per week, for a minimum of 30 minutes per session. Exercising calms the body and the mind, and regular exercise has shown to help people sleep an extra 45 minutes per night.
  9. Try to maintain a consistent sleep cycle. Your sleep cycle – consistently going to bed and waking up at the same times – is part of your natural circadian rhythm, and constantly changing this confuses your body.
  10. Avoid sleeping on your stomach to reduce back pain and get the best sleep. Sleeping on your back is optimal. Although sleeping on your side is a good alternative, it can induce premature wrinkles.

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