Difficult to look good When the nights are short or interspersed. However, sleep is one of the best beauty treatments there is: it regenerates the skin, balances hormones and soothes the lines. By discovering the rule of 10-3-2-1-0popularized by well-being experts, we wondered if this very simple method Could really make the difference.
The 10-3-2-1-0 method: how does it work?
The rule is in five digitsto apply in order before going to bed:
- 10 hours before: we stop caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, etc.)
- 3 hours before: we finish meals and alcohol
- 2 hours before: we put aside work tasks or stress sources
- 1 hour before: we turn off all screens
- 0: This is the number of times that we press the Snooze button in the morning!
A simple, almost mathematical routine, but is based on solid physiological principles.
What it really changes for sleep
From the second evening, we observe a real change in the quality of falling asleep. Reducing screens an hour before bedtime decreases exposure to blue light, which delays melatonin production (sleep hormone). Result: we fall asleep faster, with a more peaceful mind.
Light dinner and not consuming alcohol in the evening also limits night awakenings. Sleep becomes more continuous, less interspersed. And as soon as we feel a boost of energy surprising.
Fresher complexion, down dark circles: beauty effects
It is the unexpected bonus of the method. By sleeping better, the skin regenerates more effectively. The features are less drawn, the dark circles, and the complexion is shattered. After five days, the effect is visible to the naked eye: less necessary makeup in the morning, and a naturally more rested mine.
A particularly notable change on sensitive skin or subject to imperfections, which seem less reactive after several nights of restorative sleep.
What we remember from experience
Easy to follow, the rule of 10-3-2-1-0 is a method accessible to all. No need for equipment, food supplement or application: everything is based on regularity. The most difficult? Resist the urge to scroll Instagram in bed. But once the routine is installed, it becomes almost addictive.
In the end, this rule not only improves sleep, but it also acts as a complete wellness routine, with a real impact on natural beauty.
