@Aria1
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What's a good night routine?
Posted by dillpickle3-4 glasses of wine, a doob, & a bootleg hitachi wand
That's wonderful.
When I’m ready for bed I brush my teeth and then waterpik them.
Sometimes I’ll do a lip scrub, sometimes I won’t.
Then I remove my makeup if I wore it that day. Then I wash my face with a basic cleanser. Put toner on a cotton pad, wipe away the remaining dirt on my face in circular motions. Before the toner has time to dry I sometimes put an oil on my face, either tea tree oil or grapefruit/chamomile oil. Once my skin is as dry as it’ll get, I put on a retanol cream. Wait for that to dry. Then I put on under eye cream, and apply a night time moisturizer to the rest of my face and neck.
Then I’ll use mouthwash as the final step. If I did a lip scrub, I’ll put on a lip mask/moisturizer.
The face stuff really helps me feel like I’m going to bed and waking up refreshed. Idk why, maybe I’m just #basic.
Posted by Prince_PiscesYou should put the oil on last. I read that creams can't penetrate through it. I used to think it was the other way around since you're suppose to layer thinnest to thickest, but apparently not when it comes to oil.
I used to do that, but then I heard oil can’t penetrate through water-based moisturizers because oil is hydrophobic 🧐
Posted by Prince_PiscesOh god, which is the truth?
After reading your post I looked it up on reddit to see what other people do and most people mix their oil & moisturizer so now I’m even more confused
But other people said it just depends which product is more occlusive. Some oils are super occlusive, while some moisturizers are super occlusive. Idk what you do if they both have the same occlusivity level though 🤔🤔
Maybe smoke a blunt...maybe not
But most nights, water, tie up my hair, journal.
Posted by modnar"sleep"? "sleep better"? what language is this? i do not understand.
What's your nighttime routine that you like to do before sleep?
Things like beauty routines, things that you do to improve the quality of sleep, etc.
Better?😊
Sleep when your body require it. If thats at 8pm or 1am ... if thats for 3 hours or 10 hours...
Adjust your work schedule to your sleep cycle.
Some people arent designed to sleep 8 hours straight or during the night.
Currently I'm on 5 hours sleep a day and it suits better than when I sleep 8 hours.
Fappage
Warm shower or bath
Moisturize with cream and oils
Relax in the sofa watching Netflix
Brush teeth and mouth wash
Read a book in bed
💤💤💤
Pee before going to bed. If your bladder isn't empty, no matter what you do you won't sleep through the night.
Posted by modnarPosted by Aria1Posted by modnar"sleep"? "sleep better"? what language is this? i do not understand.
What's your nighttime routine that you like to do before sleep?
Things like beauty routines, things that you do to improve the quality of sleep, etc.
Better?😊
'twas sarcasm. I hadn't slept in at least 2days.
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No sleep? Then this thread is perfect for you!
Posted by mrfish23"Aria" where have I heard that name before? 🤔>
Please keep my thread PG, thanks.
Posted by VicktoriaPosted by Aria1What's your good night routine?
To sleep better and wake up refreshed or any special health/wellness/beauty regimens?
Stay away from laptop, iPhone etc./blue light for 1-2 hours before bedtime, and opt to read books instead. Last year, I found the best comfy pillow that even reduces wrinkles and I sleep comfortably like a baby.
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These are good. I try to read my books too before bed or listen to meditation music.
Would you mind sharing which pillow brand? I love comfy pillows.
Posted by dillpicklei was gonna say mix the moisturizer & oil.
then rub in your hands to create a lil heat. it’ll help emulsify the oil into the water based moisturizer.
you don’t think the oil will get absorbed by the skin on our hands before it hits our face?
Posted by VicktoriaPosted by Aria1Posted by VicktoriaPosted by Aria1What's your good night routine?
To sleep better and wake up refreshed or any special health/wellness/beauty regimens?
Stay away from laptop, iPhone etc./blue light for 1-2 hours before bedtime, and opt to read books instead. Last year, I found the best comfy pillow that even reduces wrinkles and I sleep comfortably like a baby.
These are good. I try to read my books too before bed or listen to meditation music.
Would you mind sharing which pillow brand? I love comfy pillows.
It was designed by an orthopedist and a bit pricey. It's excellent for ppl who are side sleepers and want to prevent their faces from being squished into a regular pillow that causes wrinkles and puffiness.
Thanks. I'll check it out.
Posted by dillpicklebootleg hitachi wand
you would
Posted by NemDeuxPosted by Aria1What's your good night routine?
To sleep better and wake up refreshed or any special health/wellness/beauty regimens?
this lock-down has helped me find - at least i think - a healthy sleeping pattern. i go to bed anywhere between 11 PM and 1 AM. my last hours of the day are dedicated to reading or drawing. ear plugs in; depending on the mood, nature sounds or classical music. wake up between 7 AM/7.30 and feel good. never been more on time than during this crisis.
i think the weight of mundane life can be very oppressive - it never let´s us shut the fuck up inside.
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It does feel oppressive. I'm trying to stay zen but I feel trapped. 😂
Posted by NemDeuxPosted by Aria1Posted by NemDeuxPosted by Aria1What's your good night routine?
To sleep better and wake up refreshed or any special health/wellness/beauty regimens?
this lock-down has helped me find - at least i think - a healthy sleeping pattern. i go to bed anywhere between 11 PM and 1 AM. my last hours of the day are dedicated to reading or drawing. ear plugs in; depending on the mood, nature sounds or classical music. wake up between 7 AM/7.30 and feel good. never been more on time than during this crisis.
Your tips worked. I've been waking up at 4:30am and feel much more productive. Thanks!
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Posted by Black-MambaI can’t put oil on my face he’ll no
Rosehip oil is a dry oil.
I’ve been sleeping really deeply going to sleep between 10pm-1am and waking at 6am. My problem is shaking the sleep off!! Getting up and going! First off, I make myself kind of hop out of bed and throw my hands up into a full body stretch. Sometimes I say something affirming with that. I’ve been making sure to drink a water bottle full of water before my coffee bc I read it isn’t as effective if you go straight to coffee.
For the first time in forever, I’m not really having a problem going to sleep. I’m actually sleepy a lot but I also went through some really hard times with my dental work and infection where my sleep was really thrown off so maybe my body is still adjusting from that. I do find that if I don’t work out that day, I don’t have as restful sleep so I try to at least walk/jog for 30-45 min.
Beauty routine before bed is changing as I’m trying to find products I like that work with my skin. I recently invested in a shower filter so that maybe I can clear up my skin easier. I still have some adult acne which sucks but I’m trying to do better about having a regular routine so it clears up. So far, so good! If I’m really tired, I just brush my teeth and use my mouthwash, then use a tea tree oil face wipe from Shea Moisture. Most nights, I wash my face with a gentle cleanser, use my toner on cotton pad, let that dry completely and then apply my new Differin dark spot correcting serum and let that dry, then my nighttime moisturizer. If I wear makeup, I’m actually using cold cream to remove and cleanse before bed and it does a great job removing it all gently and keeping my skin moisturized.
Posted by HearttofTopazzI started taking Valerian root about 30 mins before bedtime and have noticed I’m sleeping better.
I’m a morning person, so I always feel refreshed and gorgeous when I wake up. It’s the sleeping part that has always been a problem lol.
That's good to hear! I usually sleep too much.
Posted by NemDeuxPosted by Aria1Posted by NemDeuxPosted by Aria1Posted by NemDeuxPosted by Aria1What's your good night routine?
To sleep better and wake up refreshed or any special health/wellness/beauty regimens?
this lock-down has helped me find - at least i think - a healthy sleeping pattern. i go to bed anywhere between 11 PM and 1 AM. my last hours of the day are dedicated to reading or drawing. ear plugs in; depending on the mood, nature sounds or classical music. wake up between 7 AM/7.30 and feel good. never been more on time than during this crisis.
Your tips worked. I've been waking up at 4:30am and feel much more productive. Thanks!
awww that is nice to hear. do you think you found your pattern?
cheers!
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I think so. The calming music you mentioned really helps.
Here are some more bedtime routine ideas:
Turn on White Noise
Wear a Sleep Mask
Turn Down the Thermostat
Journal Before Bed
Avoid Alcohol Late at Night
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What's your good night routine?
To sleep better and wake up refreshed or any special health/wellness/beauty regimens?