Sleeping Beauty

Use these soothing goodies at bedtime and feel just dreamy.
When you’re all tuckered out, the last thing you’ll want to tackle is that before-bed beauty pentathlon of washing, toner-ing, moisturizing, brushing and flossing. But don’t dive under your duvet in defeat. Get ready for bed with products that might actually help you have a better night’s sleep. Give your mouth a rest Cool mint toothpaste can perk you up in the morning, but at night you need something calming, says GoSmile founder Jonathan B. Levine, D.M.D., a dentist in New York City. He included lavender, chamomile and vanilla in GoSmile PM Toothpast, as well as extract of valerian root, which has been shown to improve your snooze. Put tired skin to bed According to recent research, , skin tends to lose more moisture at night. To keep it hydrated, slather on a soporific body lotion like Nivea Renewal Night Cream with cardamom, a cousin of ginger and a natural relaxer. Get instant aromatheraphy Dab a little Qiora Inner Serum on your wrists and inhale deeply for a few minutes. The scents of sandalwood, rose and iris may relieve stress and clear your cluttered head before it hits the pillow. Sweet dreams. – Shannan Rouss