What is beauty sleep?

Getting 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep is what people call beauty sleep, but it is actually crucial for regulating blood sugar levels. Poor sleep can spike your cortisol and disrupt insulin sensitivity. Make sure you don't eat heavy or sugary snacks right before sleeping.

I keep hearing my friends talk about getting their beauty sleep to avoid dark circles. Is there a specific time we should sleep for it to be effective, or is any 8-hour sleep cycle fine? I would love to know if anyone has noticed a real difference.

At my age, beauty sleep is a myth, I am just happy if I can sleep for 6 hours without waking up with a backache! It is basically the deep sleep that supposedly stops you from looking like a zombie the next day. Though in my case, even 10 hours of sleep cannot fix these under-eye bags anymore!

It is just a cute term for the essential rest your body needs to heal and glow. Don't stress too much about getting the perfect sleep every single night, just try to keep your phone away an hour before bed and let your mind rest peacefully.

Beauty sleep is basically deep sleep that allows cell regeneration, but if you are constantly feeling exhausted even after 8 hours, don't just brush it off as a cosmetic issue. It could be due to vitamin deficiencies or sleep apnea. Please consult a doctor for a proper health checkup if fatigue persists.