Golden-Time for the Skin and Mind

It’s already November! 🍁 The year is flying by — how is your self-care ritual going so far? As we move closer to the holiday season, it’s easy to get busy and forget about self-care. But even small mindful shifts can make a big difference for your skin and mind.

Quality sleep plays a vital role in a healthy body, a balanced mind, and glowing skin.

What Is the “Golden Time”?

Have you heard that our skin renews and repairs itself most actively between 10 pm and 2 am? This is often called the Golden Time for Skin. If you can be asleep during this period, your skin is more likely to stay healthy and youthful. Another familiar term is Beauty Sleep — with 9 to 11 pm being the ideal time for skin recovery.

I also shared another perspective in my blog "Theory of Golden-Time for Sleep", which explains how quality rest in the first three hours impacts the body and mind.

Lessons From My Own Experience

There were times when I stayed up until 1:30 or 2:00 am to catch up on projects. But one month, I pushed even further — consistently going to bed after 2:00 am. Within a couple of weeks, I noticed my skin looked lifeless and dry. My mind struggled to focus, and even small noises irritated me.

That’s when I started to rethink the Golden Time — not only for skin health but also for mental clarity.

Resetting Habits

As the years go by, I’ve noticed it takes longer for my skin and mind to recover once they’ve been pushed out of balance. So I challenged myself to reset: going to bed by 1:00 am (and slowly aiming earlier), while giving my skin extra hydration and moisture.

The difference was real. My skin began to glow again, and my mind felt clearer, calmer, and more focused.

A New Resolution

One of my resolutions is to shift toward becoming more of a morning person — going to bed before midnight and waking with renewed energy. I believe not only will my skin thank me, but my body and mind will be happier too.

Does this resonate with you? ✨

Nurture Your Skin, and Nurture Your Soul

Love and Light,

Coco – Aromatic Rituals