By now, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that beauty sleep is a real thing. Just think of what you look like after a restful snooze session compared to what your face looks like after a rough night. Your skin restores and rejuvenates itself as you sleep, but it’s important to help the process by engaging in a few habits before bedtime.

According to The Beauty Department, there are four steps that should be taken before bedtime. These are properly removing your makeup, cleansing your face, exfoliating and applying a rich night cream. All of these can help your skin cleanse itself of the toxins it accumulated throughout the day and protect your complexion from the signs of aging.

Use a cleanser like Exuviance – Purifying Cleansing Gel to start off your bedtime routine, then find an exfoliating scrub that’s gentle enough for everyday use. It will slough off dead skin cells and make your skin appear brighter when you wake up in the morning.

Finally, apply an Intensive Night Cream. It will promote cell regeneration while thoroughly moisturizing your skin. You’ll wake up glowing no matter how little sleep you got!