Morning Shed Trend: Do You Really Need an Extreme Nighttime Routine?

Have you seen the Morning Shed trend taking over TikTok? People are layering on intense beauty routines and sleep aids in hopes of waking up refreshed. But let’s be real—who has time for all that? 😴 The good news? You don’t need an over-the-top, mummified routine to wake up looking and feeling amazing. We head back to Daytime Chicago to share simple, effective ways to wake up better in 2025—without the extra hassle. Because great sleep and glowing skin should be easy! ✨💤

Let’s set the stage for better sleep. Put down the phone, hold up on all the sheet masks, and take a look at your bed. What are you sleeping on? If your pillow lacks the right texture and support, it could be the key culprit behind restless nights and sagging skin.

Pillow Prep:
Switching to a silk pillowcase is a game-changer for both skin and hair. It reduces friction, preventing sleep lines, frizz, and breakage while also resisting dust mites and allergens. Unlike cotton, silk helps retain moisture, keeping skin and hair hydrated. The Blissy Dream Set offers more than just a pillowcase—and has over 212K five-star reviews.

When searching for the perfect pillow for proper alignment and better sleep, we turned to Blissy again. Designed for all sleep positions—back, side, and stomach—it offers contoured support and a luxurious texture. The result? You wake up refreshed, comfortable, and free of stiffness.

We all know that blue light from screens disrupts sleep, but did you know that red light sleep therapy can actually help you wind down? With just the touch of a button, it stimulates melatonin production, signaling your body to relax and prepare for restful sleep.

I cringe at all the elaborate tonics and elixirs people mix up on social media for better sleep—who has time for that? I’m a superfan of KAILO Sleep Well. It tastes like a chocolate treat, is packed with glycine and magnesium, and is clean and sugar-free. It is such a soothing routine to wind down with at night. 

Skin Prep:
Sure, you can layer on masks, tapes, and lip stains, but unless you stay perfectly still all night, you’ll wake up with a creased, smeared mess—on both your face and pillowcase. Instead, opt for powerful one-step products that absorb deeply into the skin, locking in moisture and delivering results while you sleep—no mess, no hassle.

Morning Shower Power:
There’s nothing like a shower in the morning to wake up the senses. How about adding a little Tea Tree & Rosemary Scalp massage to the morning routine? We promise you won’t regret it!