As you whisper to yourself, it's just one more episode at 2.57 am, knowing damn well that you got a 9 am zoom; your sleep cycle will go in shambles.
Listen up, binge queens and weekend warriors, if Netflix could ever get charged, it would be sleep theft. Over 80% of adults admit that they lose sleep because of streaming marathons, and let us not even talk about the excellent bedtime rituals for millennials. All these guilty pleasures are going to rob you of rest. But we don't blame you! After all, this is the only time you get to vibe after adulting all day.
We get it, Netflix is your BFF, but so is your glow! In this blog, we are going to touch upon some handy sleep tips for night routine for binge watchers and unravel the secret of enjoying your wind down routine after binge watching with Dame Essentials to flaunt a gorgeous glow the next morning.
How Screens Disrupt Your Sleep: The Science
Alright! Now that we have dragged Netflix out for robbing your sleep, let's understand what those screens are doing to our brains behind the scenes. Take it from us; it is not cute.
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Blue light and melatonin
Those late-night K-dramas are sabotaging your snooze. That glow from your screen is a whole other villain. Blue light and melatonin have a deep connection. According to Harvard Health Publishing, this light can mess up your rhythm and delay your natural sleep cycle by up to 3 hours. So the next time your phone lights up your face at midnight, please rest assured that it is doing you dirty.
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Cortisol hits
No matter if you're watching a murder mystery or a messy love triangle. It's not just entertainment. Those intriguing cliffhangers will work wonders for spiking your cortisol levels (your body's stress hormone). And when cortisol is up, your brain will want to run a marathon instead of winding down. This is precisely how you end up wide-eyed at 3 am, wondering why sleep ghosted you.
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Hello circadian rhythm
Your circadian rhythm and electronics do not get along well. When you are glued to your screen till sunrise, your sleep cycle is bound to go out of sync. Your body doesn't know if it's day or night anymore. Constant screen time before bed equals permanent jet lag energy. This means you are going to be tired during the day and wired at night.
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Junk sleep
If you wake up in the morning and your neurology is dead by noon, you have had junk sleep. This is what binge-watching and sleep deprivation do to you. It's like fast food for your brain. No nutrition, no recovery, just feels!
Binge Without Burnout: The Art of “Silk-Wrapped Streaming”
Nobody's asking you to give up your binge life! But if you are waking up looking like you wrestled with your pillow, it's time for a sleep glow-up. This is where silk-wrapped streaming rituals from Dame Essentials’ silk products for sleep routine step in. This is the only secret sauce you need to charm-up your night routine.
Silk Eye Masks: Block the Blue Glow, Calm the Mind
“I love a good binge night, but I never compromise on my sleep. Silk sheets and an eye mask? That’s my real beauty secret.”
— Victoria Beckham for Harper’s Bazaar
Okay, now that the diva has said it herself, let us try and it is also together our very own beauty and anti-ageing sleep solution through a nighttime routine;
Dame Essentials’ Mulberry silk pillowcases for better sleep, silk scrunchies, etc and other luxury sleep products are the ultimate things to elevate your sleep experience. Here is how:
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It Is The Perfect Anti Aging Sleep Solution
Silk eye masks for sleep can shut down all the sneaky blue light from your TV, phone, or laptop. The 22 Momme Grade 6A Long Thread Pure Mulberry Silk will manage skin creases, wrinkles, and help you experience baby-soft skin.
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Zero drama
Besides helping with your hair through frizz-free mornings, Mulberry Silk Essentials like borderless pillow covers, silk eye masks, etc, can keep your skin hydrated and also unbothered because this fabric is hypoallergenic and antibacterial
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Puts Insomnia to rest
Once it's dark, your brain knows it's time to rest. Research suggests that eye masks can lead to more REM time and shorter REM latency (time taken for you to enter REM sleep), which helps you sleep faster, deeper, and better.
Building a “Wind-Down” Ritual That Includes Netflix & Silk
If you are going to watch your favourite show till 2 am, at least make sure that your sleep is premium. Let us build a wind-down routine after binge-watching that will give you rest, glow, and zero puffiness.
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Silk Eye Mask
Before you hit play on that spicy K-drama, throw on a silk eye mask for sleep from Dame Essentials. After you are done watching, it will block all that dirty blue light and melatonin disruption so your eyes stay cute and your brain gets nudged towards bedtime. Keep the brightness low, volume cosy, and the eye mask just above your eyes.
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Use a Mulberry Silk Pillowcase For Skin and Hair
Binge-watching Netflix can be wild, but your skin doesn't have to suffer. If you are wondering about how to sleep better after Netflix, try these silk products for your night routine.
Use a silk pillowcase for better sleep, frizz-free hair, and anti-ageing magic. This will keep your skin hydrated and glowing while you dream of Season 2.
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Get your scrunchie game strong
Tying your hair while watching your favourite series will give you sleep-goddess energy. Unlike tight and damaging hair ties, Dame Essential's silk scrunchies will protect your strands and leave zero dents.
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Turn your space into a relaxing sleep environment
Fluff those silk bedsheets, sip your herbal tea, and stream like the luxe lady you are. This is exactly what Luxury Silk Sleep Essentials from Dame Essentials were made for. As the curtain falls on the final episode, your bedtime beauty sleep will begin.
How Our Customers Sleep Better—Without Giving Up Netflix
“I love watching Netflix every night, but still wake up feeling amazing thanks to my self-eye mask. It blocks the light, is soft AF, and helps me sleep in a jiffy even after 3 hours of Bridgerton.”
Tanya, Delhi.
“I like to tie my hair up when I sleep, and Dame's silk scrunchies are it!! Zero breakage, and I swear, my hair looks like I'm ready to hit brunch. Also, their aesthetic is so luxe. I lowkey flaunt them on Insta all the time”
Niyati, Mumbai.
Wrap Up Your Night the Right Way
Netflix is not going anywhere, but neither should your glow. With silk eye masks for sleep and other luxury sleep products from Dame Essentials, you can stay up late and wake up radiant!
After all, self-care should not stop when the screen lights go off. So come along and experience the benefits of silk for sleep to let your glow do all the talking.
“Wrap your downtime in silk and let beauty bloom. For we truly believe that self-care begins the moment you choose to rest.”
-With Love, Team Dame Essentials
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can watching Netflix at night really impact my sleep?
Netflix affecting sleep is real! The screen light can mess with your melatonin, boost cortisol levels, and wreak havoc on your sleep rhythm.
Q2. How does a silk eye mask help with better sleep after screen time?
Silk eye mask for sleep can block blue light, calm your eyes and help your brain know it's time to rest so that you can enjoy a deep slumber.
Q3. Will silk pillowcases help with morning puffiness and hair frizz?
A 22 Momme Grade 6A long thread mulberry silk pillowcase for skin can help prevent sleep lines, keep skin hydrated, and reduce hair frizz thanks to its smooth and frictionless surface. It's a very powerful anti-aging move!
Q4. Can I watch my shows and still sleep well?
When you follow the right sleep tips for binge watchers and put together the right bedtime rituals, you can binge without any burnout.
