Published on 05:47 AM, January 24, 2023

Beauty sleep and its benefits for your skin

Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed

Women want flawless skin. A beautiful skin texture may go a long way in helping women radiate pride and gain more self-confidence. Be it a 10-step skincare routine or a crowded bathroom counter, we can go to great lengths to ensure that our skins look best first thing in the morning. However, what if sleeping was one of the best-kept secrets to having healthier skin? After all, even while we are asleep our bodies continue to function. While you should not completely forsake your daytime skin care regimen in favour of more decent sleep, there are some simple reasons why improving the skin-sleep relationship is beneficial for us women.

Goodbye to the distress of dark circles

You have probably experienced under-eye bags or dark circles after a restless night, which is among the first issues we notice when we do not get enough sleep. Since the skin under the eyes is so thin, when blood flow is poor, which happens when you are sleep deprived, it can pool there and become evident. Less puffiness beneath your eyes means you got adequate sleep. So, if you keep yourself hydrated before sleep and elevate your head at night with an additional pillow, that may also aid in minimising under-eye bags. In doing so, you will also make the tone under your eyes suitable for using products.

Smile brighter, laugh louder

Dermatologists will tell you that when you sleep, your skin produces new collagen, preventing sagging. Why does this matter? Because skin texture with more collagen is firmer and less prone to wrinkles. So, if you are concerned with premature wrinkling, get a healthy 7-hours of sleep to relax your eyes and face. Try sleeping on a silk or satin pillow as it minimises facial irritation and gives a soothing ambiance. Gradually train your mind to be free of thoughts thirty minutes before sleeping. Do not, however, consider natural wrinkling around your eyes to be terrible. Having a few wrinkles is not harmful. In reality, they frequently indicate wonderful years lived!

De-stress, sleep, hydrate, and repeat

Since your skin does not have to worry about protecting itself from the sun and free radicals when you are asleep, it can devote its energy to mending itself. Additionally, blood flow is more regular, which gives you a healthy glow when you wake up. If you do not get enough sleep, your skin may appear dull, lifeless, or ashen. Therefore, good skin enables you to benefit from cosmetic products that you can use without the worry of harming your face too much. Your skin also loses more water at night than it does during the day. So, do not forget to drink plenty of water during the day and apply a creamier moisturiser before bed to keep your skin nourished overnight. With a good night's peaceful sleep, your skin benefits.