Sleep Tea: A Holistic Skincare Journey with Herbal Teas for Better Sleep
How I Overcame Hormonal Acne through Herbal Tea
My 7 year struggle with hormonal cystic acne led me on a quest to find an effective solution. Despite trying countless skincare products and treatments, it was embracing a skincare routine that ultimately helped me successfully clear my skin. This personal journey underscored the significance of nurturing the body as it not impacts skin health but also influences overall vitality and quality of sleep.
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Beauty Sleep
As a night-owl who struggles with insomnia, I've truly seen a difference in my skin when I do not to get adequate rest. My complexion loses its vibrancy and moisture paving the way for breakouts after nights of sleep deprivation. This experience emphasized the role that sleep plays in maintaining skin prompting me to prioritize restful nights.
Sleep Tea: Herbal Infusion
Among the habits I've incorporated is savouring a crafted herbal tea intended for relaxation and promoting sound sleep. Each night, before bedtime I brew this Sleep Tea herbal infusion using a blend of calming herbs known for their soothing effects. My preferred method involves preparing a cold-brew infusion to steep the tea.
Why Cold Brew?
Cold brews have become one of my favourite methods to steep my teas because:
It gives you a richer flavour profile.
Preserves the nutrients from the leaves which may be degraded by the use of heat.
Reduces tanning (the compound that makes tea taste bitter).
Makes tea less acidic which is gentler on the stomach.
Longer steep time allows for more potent nutrient rich tea.
Easy to adjust the flavour based on the length of steep time.
How to Prepare Sleep Tea
My favourite bedtime concoction consists of chamomile, passionflower and valerian root. These natural ingredients not aid in promoting sleep. Also provide skin enhancing antioxidants. This straightforward yet efficient routine has made a difference, for me contributing to skin and improved overall health.
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Chamomile is known for its soothing properties that help in relaxation and improving sleep by reducing insomnia. It also has antioxidants that safeguard the skin from damage caused by radicals and helps to reduce inflammation in the body.
Passionflower is beneficial for easing anxiety and stress leading to quality sleep. It contains antioxidants that shield the skin from harm and oxidative stress.
Valerian root serves as a sedative aiding in achieving a sleep and alleviating anxiety. It also promotes healthy skin and offers protection, against free radicals.
How to prepare:
Placing the herbs in a mason jar filled with water
Allow to seep overnight on a counter (brew for 8-24 hours)
Strain the tea and pour the liquid mason jar for storage
Gently heat it before consuming
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days
If you're curious about my journey towards skincare and how I use these remedies feel free to watch the linked video below. It delves into the practices that have had an impact, on both my skin and my well being.