While anti-aging products are essential to addressing skincare concerns, the power of a blissful snooze session can also work wonders. Dermatologists advise patients to begin using anti-aging products in their 20s, along with SPF and a healthy sleeping schedule. There are numerous skincare benefits that come with getting enough shut eye, hence why it’s called beauty sleep. “For your nighttime beauty ritual, focus on using skin care products that emphasize skin renewal while asleep and aid in a restful night’s sleep,” says Emmanuel Rey, Founder of YUNI Beauty and certified yoga teacher.

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According to a study done by the Sleep Foundation Organization,“People of Hispanic and Chinese heritage have higher rates of issues like sleep-disordered breathing and short sleep durations, compared with whites.” The study explains the lack of sleep is due to “minorities dealing with discrimination in their daily lives, which leads to “higher levels of stress and worry.” While COVID-19 and racism continue to target the Black and Latinx communities, it’s important to note self-care can be an act of resistance. Therefore, crafting a peaceful nightly routine if possible can promote smoother, healthier, younger looking skin and higher life expectancy.

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With technology being a huge part of our everyday lives, de-stressing and winding down during the evening can truly enhance better sleep. Understanding the connection between the mind and body, the male entrepreneur suggests beginning your nighttime schedule 20-30 prior to sleeping with a skincare regime that helps you relax. “Unplug from your electronics, this includes television and mobile devices so you can fully decompress,” expresses Emmanuel. 

We caught up with the yoga teacher turned holistic entrepreneur for tips on creating a routine that promotes healthier skin and better shut eye time. “After facial cleansing, use YUNI Sleepy Beauty Bakuchiol+Biotic Serum, $25, it’s a natural retinol alternative that helps to restore the skin’s plumpness and smoothness.” This natural retinol is a perfect fit for those with sensitive skin.

When it comes to bodycare, apply YUNI Sleepy Beauty Bedtime Body Essence, $19, the lightweight lotion has a silky-smooth blend of melatonin and chamomile to aid relaxation along with sage and petitgrain for aromatherapy benefits.

If you’re struggling with quieting the mind from anxiety, Emmanuel suggests listening to sounds from the bansuri flute. These frequencies mimic the music you’d hear during a massage or a yoga class. According to the Trained Yogi, stretching your limbs before bed is a perfect way to release stress and tension within your body as well. He advises to try a yogi go-to – Cat-Cow. “While on all fours, inhale and drop your stomach down towards the ground, bend your back in a U-shape, and look up to the sky; exhale and tuck your chin to your chest, arching your spine in a rainbow-shape,” says the Yuni Beauty Founder. The cat-cow position helps to stretch one’s torso and neck, which can get strained after sitting at a desk for long-periods of time. 

In addition to stretching and incorporating calming ingredients into your regime, supplements are simply life-changing. Try Sleepy Beauty Slumber Oral Spray, $19, the plant-based dietary supplement spray is a comforting cocktail blend of seven potent, natural ingredients including Melatonin and GABA for a faster, deeper, restful sleep. If ingesting supplements or sprays aren’t up your alley, the Sleepy Beauty Tranquility Pillow Spray, $23 promotes a blissful slumber. Be sure to spray on linens to enjoy a tranquil blend of sage, rose and petitgrain for the ultimate aromatherapy experience.