Six foods for a good night's sleep and stress
The controversial time to
change the time has arrived
.
This weekend, at dawn from Saturday to Sunday, we will gain one more hour of light at dusk and, in return, we will lose one hour of sleep.
We begin, one more year, the reviled
summer time
, the one that we Spaniards adore - nothing cheers up the spirit more than a late sunset - but that experts want to settle due to the negative consequences for our body and its circadian rhythm.
Because that small change, a simple advance of the clock, affects us.
And a lot.
To begin with, because our body naturally produces
melatonin
, a hormone that is responsible for regulating the rhythm between wakefulness and sleep and whose secretion is affected by sunlight.
Therefore, if from one day to the next we remove or give one more hour of light to the body, our whole organism goes out of control.
Fortunately, to avoid the consequences of this clock adjustment and the mini
jet lag
that it causes both emotionally and cutaneously - it can take up to 10 days for the body to readjust, and the skin and hair must also make an extra effort to adapt to the increased sunlight-, we have good allies.
And one of them goes through the latest star substance in cosmetic treatments:
cannabidiol
(CBD), a natural compound found in the resinous flower of
cannabis
.
"There are receptors in our body for these types of substances. The consumption of CBD in the appropriate dose, depending on sex, age, height and body weight, has multiple beneficial effects for the body, among which relaxation and the achievement of a more restful sleep ", explains the expert
Verónica Codesido
, cofounder of MIFCO Biosciences.
"It is because CBD is able to stimulate the production of
serotonin
, the magic anti-stress molecule, and prevent anxiety while lengthening the non-REM phase of
sleep
, which provides deeper and more restful dreams," he says.
Sleeping well will be essential so that the time change is not reflected on our skin.
But in addition to
cannabidiol
, we can help you with these other gestures that will make advancing the clock leave no trace.
In the next few days the skin needs an extra dose of
vitamins
, soothing formulas, creams that activate regeneration, nourishing masks and
eye contours against bags
and dark circles.
No trace of dark circles.
"You sleep an hour less, and your gaze is the first to show the consequences, just now that it has become the center of attention. Minimizing bags and dark circles should be the number one cosmetic objective," says
Sonia Márquez,
communication director from
+ Farma Dorsch
.
For this she recommends 'Your Eyes' (€ 48), a formula that illuminates and fights the most severe bags and dark circles by firming the eyelids and reducing wrinkles.
Skin inflammation.
"When one sleeps less, cytokines are activated, substances that are directly involved in various processes that cause the weakening of the skin barrier", explains
Paola Gugliotta
, founder of Sepai, master in Dermocosmetics and postgraduate in Genetics and Immunology from Harvard.
She recommends 'Concentrated Collagen Shot' (€ 12), by
Skinlabo
, to combat increased acidity in the skin, restructure and redensify it.
Greater sensitivity.
"And not only emotional. Any change generates stress and in the skin this is noted in the form of increased skin sensitivity, redness, itching or tightness. It should be strengthened with soothing treatments that at the same time hydrate intensely", says
Begoña Gómez,
expert in treatment of Yves Rocher.
Begoña recommends two products: 'Calm Face Moisturizer' (€ 45), by
APoEM
-which softens, soothes and protects sensitive, reddened or very dry skin thanks to its essential oils of black pepper, chamomile and bergamot-, and the 'Cream Light Soothing Sensitive Camomille '(€ 20.50), by
Yves Rocher,
a moisturizer that reduces the sensation of discomfort and soothes sensitive and reactive skin.
Loss of firmness.
"The time change also implies changes in the levels of
melatonin
, the hormone that regulates our hours of rest. We sleep worse during the first days and lack of sleep has a negative impact on the skin that causes dehydration and lack of elasticity", says
Pedro Catalá,
cosmetologist, doctor in Pharmacy and founder of
Twelve Beauty.
His recommendation, 'Nutritive Repair Emulsion' (€ 66), a detox balm with natural ingredients that regenerates the epidermal barrier and intensely hydrates.
A good routine.
"We can help our skin to protect itself against these changes and to become stronger. For this it is essential to sleep and rest enough hours, drink plenty of water and infusions, do some exercise and eat properly," says Dr.
Paula Rosso,
from the
Center Doctor Lajo Plaz
a.
She recommends 'Moist Relief Mask' (€ 64), by
Sepai
, with a calming and de-stressing effect and active ingredients that provide hydration and protection throughout the day.
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