Sleep is essential. On days when we don’t get enough of it, we feel uncomfortable, irritable, bloated, and disgusted. So, it’s natural that we enjoy it when we have a peaceful sleep. As much as it is crucial for our body functions, it is also vital for our cognition. But did you know that sleep is just as important for your skin?
Just like our bodies, our skin goes through a lot every day. It needs repairing too. This is why it is recommended to sleep at least seven to eight hours. When you get enough sleep, your skin repairs and rejuvenates. The concept of beauty sleep isn’t just a hoax. Cell renewal occurs while you’re asleep, making your skin look more radiant, more youthful.
Insufficient sleep can be a cause of stress. Stress ultimately causes skin problems or worsens them. Moreover, sleep gives your skin a break from environmental challenges such as pollution, UV rays, weather effects, and so on. However, if you want your skin to benefit more from your hours on the bed, below are some tips that can help.
Fix Your Posture
Sleep posture determines a lot for your facial skin. Sleeping on your back is considered ideal for your skin. It prevents fine lines, wrinkles, helps your skin breathe better, and keeps the germs from your pillowcase away. Sleeping on your side makes one side of your face pressed and you don’t know how long are you going to sleep on that side. It also causes an imbalance on both sides as one side always remains stretched. Another negative effect, your skincare products absorb on your pillow, and all that goodness goes to waste.
So, if you want your facial skin to rest and rejuvenate well, start practicing sleeping on your back.
Pick Your Pillowcase Wisely
Go with silk. If not possible, at least go with satin. Your pillowcase should be hypoallergenic and non-abrasive as they can damage your skin while you sleep. Wash those pillowcases regularly as dead cells and sebum can get accumulated on them and cause harm to your skin.
Choose Your Night Time Skincare Routine
Remember, the best time for your skin to heal and renew is the time when it stays away from all the action, yes, at night. It’s also the time to get rid of all the fatigue and debris. So here’s what you should do, cleanse, nourish, moisturize, and massage. You’ll start noticing amazing results in just a few weeks.
Speaking of pm products, you can always choose the products aligned with your concern. For anti-aging, retinol is great. Hyaluronic acid is great for hydration. Vitamin C makes your skin bright and also helps with pigmentation. For acne-prone skin, it’s best to choose moisturizers that contain ceramides and are non-comedogenic.
Use a nice lip balm and an eye cream as they need repair and renewal too.
So now that you know how sleep can do wonders for your skin, never compromise on it.
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