The secret to a peaceful, restorative night’s sleep

What you eat can affect the quality of your sleep by influencing your ability to fall asleep.

Micronutritionist and naturopath Hélène Kraus recommends eating a low-sugar meal rich in tryptophan, found in eggs, bananas and pumpkin seeds, three hours before bedtime. This amino acid promotes the production of serotonin, the happy hormone, which is then converted into melatonin to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

“Sleep doesn’t just happen in the evening, it’s also prepared for during the day by eating a balanced diet, allowing time for digestion between each meal and incorporating daily physical activity.”

Melatonin, known as the “sleep hormone”, gradually increases at the end of the day, making it easier to fall asleep.

At the same time, it plays a major role in skin regeneration by regulating its nocturnal cycle.

As you can see, a peaceful night’s sleep is essential for achieving beautiful skin.

NEURAÉ’s harmonie The Sleeping Mask combines N|A3™ technology – a blend of neuro-actives, neuro-textures and neuro-fragrances that act simultaneously on the skin and emotional wellbeing – with Gardenia jasminoides extract.

This natural-origin key ingredient helps protect melatonin production* and support the skin’s nocturnal cycle, even in the presence of skin stress, to help you wake up to revitalised skin and a relaxed mind.

* ex vivo test

The circadian rhythm is the internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.

Respect yours by going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, as much as possible.

“The brain likes repetition, habit and consistency. Creating a regular evening routine therefore calms the mind and reduces stress and anxiety, helping you to fall asleep quickly and wake up feeling fresh and well-rested.” Laetitia Juet

In the evening, close the curtains and dim the lights when you’re at home. Avoid loud music, switch off screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime and create a calm, relaxing atmosphere.

Indulge in relaxing activities such as a short session of gentle yoga, a few pages of a good book, some meditation or breathing exercises.

Set aside an hour right before bedtime for your wellbeing and your skin. Stand in front of the mirror and treat your face to the benefits of a comforting massage with harmonie The Oil.

To optimise your sleep and regenerate your skin, apply harmonie The Sleeping Mask (Mask PDP link) two or three times a week, and wake up to well-rested, radiant skin.