BEAUTY E M P OW E R I N G YO U T O LO O K & F E E L YO U R B E S T J U N E 2 0 1 9 B A L A N C E . M E D I A self-charging SLEEPING BEAUTY WORDS Rebecca Gillam Having a snooze is now no excuse not to give your skin a proper workout D espite the self-care movement inundating Instagram with quotes dedicated to looking after oneself, most of us struggle to do anything more than talk about how busy we are. Aiming to counterbalance the stressful constancy of city life, there has recently been a rise in beauty products created to work with our skin's natural repair mode to improve derma health, texture and appearance, while we sleep. Launches of in-shower tanners and a bazillion-in-one balms over the last few years, a whole range of brands, from 'clean-clinical' Drunk Elephant to plant-based AMLY, are creating multitaskers to make the most of any preening opportunities. Often combining snooze-inducing blends of essential oils and botanicals with high-tech active ingredients, they encourage taking a moment to breathe deeply before embarking on your pre-bed routine; an overall more mindful attitude to beauty. And while you're recharging and refreshing your body as you doze, the skin of your dreams will be reality when you wake... 53