Sleep your way to better skin

Adequate sleep not only reduces stress - a common rosacea trigger - but also allows your skin time to rejuvenate. So, try these steps to a good night's rest.

Go to bed when you feel tired. If you don't doze off immediately, leave the bedroom and do a chore until you feel sleepy.

Exercise in early evening. Give yourself time to wind down after any workout.

Avoid stimulants. Caffeinated beverages and alcoholic drinks may prevent you from a restful slumber.

Take a warm bath. Soaking in a tub can relax you.

Dim the lights. Soft light creates a restful environment.

Write in a journal. Jot down your worries, thoughts and possible solutions to your problems. Recording your ideas may provide stress relief.

Quiet time is quality time. Unwind each night with a tranquil activity like reading.

Sleep in your bed. Don't use your bed as a place to watch television, read the mail or do anything job related.

Get up each morning at the same hour. Even if you stayed up later, force yourself to get up at the usual time.