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1. The "Dehydration Trap" Before Bed
In the UK, the evening "cuppa" is a national institution. However, drinking black tea (even decaf) or a glass of wine right before bed can sabotage your skincare efforts. Both caffeine and alcohol are diuretics. They encourage your body to flush out water, leaving your cells dehydrated just as they enter the critical overnight repair phase.
If you wake up with a dry mouth, fine lines, or "pillow face," your evening drink might be the culprit. The Swap: Replacing that diuretic drink with Angus Bone Broth flips the script. Instead of stripping water away, the broth provides electrolytes (sodium, potassium) that help your cells hold onto hydration throughout the night, keeping your skin plump until morning.
2. Caffeine Half-Life: Why Your "Relaxing" Tea Isn't Relaxing
Caffeine has a half-life of about 5-6 hours. If you drink a cup of tea at 8 PM, half of that caffeine is still in your system at 1 AM. While you might fall asleep, the caffeine reduces the quality of that sleep (specifically Deep Sleep).
Deep Sleep is the only time your body releases significant amounts of Human Growth Hormone (HGH), which is essential for collagen synthesis. By swapping tea for bone broth (which is naturally caffeine-free and rich in calming Glycine), you remove the stimulant barrier, allowing your body to access the deep, restorative sleep stages where wrinkles are repaired.
3. The "Wine Wind-Down" Myth
Many of us use a glass of wine to de-stress. While it helps you fall asleep faster, alcohol is a "REM blocker." It fragments your sleep cycles and causes systemic inflammation (the "sugar puff" look in the face the next day).
Bone Broth offers a healthier way to wind down. The ritual of sipping a hot, savoury liquid triggers the parasympathetic nervous system ("Rest and Digest"). The amino acid Glycine physically lowers your core body temperature, mimicking the body's natural sleep onset mechanism. You get the relaxation of the wine ritual, without the dehydration or the hangover.
4. Waking Up "Ready," Not "Puffy"
Morning puffiness is often a sign of fluid stagnation and inflammation. When you drink bone broth before bed, you are providing the gut with anti-inflammatory amino acids right before the long fast of sleep. This supports a calm digestive system overnight. Many customers report that after switching to the "PM Broth Protocol" for 14 days, they notice a significant difference in their morning complexion—less puffiness around the eyes and a "bouncier" skin texture, simply because the tissue remained hydrated and calm all night.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will drinking salty broth make me thirsty?
It shouldn't. The salt concentration in our broth is balanced with body fluids. Unlike eating a bag of salty crisps which dehydrates you, the mineral-rich liquid helps you retain fluid effectively.
2. Can I add milk to it?
No, please don't! Bone broth is a savoury beef extract. Adding milk would curdle it and taste terrible. Think of it as a savoury tea or a clear soup, not a milky latte.
3. What if I miss my tea?
It is often the habit we miss, not the tea itself. Holding a warm mug is comforting. Bone broth satisfies that need for warmth and comfort. If you crave flavour, add a slice of lemon or ginger.
4. Is it heavy on the stomach?
No. Because it is liquid and pre-digested, it empties from the stomach quickly, unlike a late-night snack (cheese/toast) which can sit heavy and cause reflux.
5. Can I drink it while brushing my teeth?
Drink it before brushing. It’s a food product. You want to go to sleep with a clean mouth, free of any food residue.
Final Thoughts
Your skincare routine doesn't end when you apply your night cream. Internal hydration is the final step. Make the swap tonight, and let your nutrition work for you while you dream.
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