Going to Bed Early: The New Beauty Trend of 2025!

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What if going to bed early became your new wellness secret?

What once seemed like a punishment for teenagers is now a true trend among young adults. Since Covid, cozy nights in are much more popular than clubbing! More and more young adults are avoiding late nights out for a quiet evening in front of Netflix and going to bed around 9 PM or 10 PM.

But this is not just a passing trend. We already know that today’s youth spend much more time at home than the previous generation, and at the same time, perhaps going to bed early is a really good idea! Better physical and mental health, glowing skin, and most importantly, more energy during the day without that little slump that usually hits in the afternoon. Interested?

Going to bed early…but at what time?

Everyone has different needs, but when we talk about going to bed early, it means hitting the hay around 9 PM or 10 PM at the latest.

A scientific study published by the European Society of Cardiology recently proved that going to bed before 10 PM reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Going to bed early is also more natural for the body, which biologically syncs its rhythm with the light of day and night. We often forget this, especially in cities where we are disconnected from nature, but our internal functioning has not changed.

If going to bed at 9 PM or 10 PM seems too early for you, try increasing your activities during the day or getting up a bit earlier to exercise or do yoga. It’s also worth reflecting on what you do in the evenings if you’re a night owl. Some people enjoy staying up to have time for themselves, finish tasks, write, or make progress on personal projects. But if you realize that your evenings consist of endlessly scrolling through social media or watching Netflix with no real purpose, it’s very likely that going to bed early will help you refocus on yourself.

The positive effects of going to bed early

Going to bed early has several proven benefits for physical and mental health as well as the appearance of our skin.

• Benefits for physical health:

Going to bed early promotes alignment with the circadian rhythm (the one that aligns with daylight) which allows the body to release melatonin, the sleep hormone, at its natural peak (generally between 9 PM and 11 PM). Early sleep promotes a natural decrease in blood pressure, reducing stress on the heart.

• Benefits for mental health

Going to bed early significantly reduces anxiety disorders, depression, and also decreases insomnia. Hitting the pillow earlier also improves mental clarity and decision-making during the day.

• Benefits for beauty

We all know that we look tired when we’re fatigued. A restorative sleep promotes the production of collagen and elastin, essential for skin firmness and elasticity. It is also during the night that the skin is most receptive to care and more sensitive to aggressions.

Getting good sleep, especially going to bed early, is a true asset for maintaining hydrated, younger, and more radiant skin.

How to implement this practice

Before forcing yourself to lie in bed waiting for sleep to come (a method often more stressful than effective), several simple techniques can help you prepare for a serene sleep without needing to count sheep.

• Read a book

This is my favorite technique because it allows for a calm activity that stimulates thought and imagination. I mentioned this in a previous article: I drastically reduced my consumption of Instagram and I stopped using my phone at night in bed. Replacing my smartphone with a book was one of the best decisions I made.

• Practice meditation

We have known for a long time: meditation, whether practiced in the morning or evening, is beneficial for physical and mental health. No need to be an expert: a short session of ten minutes is enough to calm the mind and promote better sleep quality.

• Practice gentle yoga before bed

There is a type of yoga specifically designed to improve sleep. Through a series of exercises, it calms the body and promotes falling asleep: this is called yoga Nidra. This slow and gentle practice is often accompanied by guided meditation. You can also learn a few simple poses to do to soothing music before going to bed, to establish a new bedtime routine.

• Practice self-hypnosis

Self-hypnosis is a practice that calls upon your subconscious to help you work on psychological issues, for example. But it is also an ideal tool to facilitate falling asleep and learn to let go through deep relaxation. By focusing on calming images or positive affirmations, you can train your mind to release tension and gently dive into sleep.

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