“Beauty sleep” is real. Your skin uses sleep hours to heal itself from the day’s damage. When you drift off, your skin gets the chance to improve. That’s why you may wake up looking fresh and rosy.
BENEFITS
More sleep, the skin clearer, lack of sleep can lead to stress, which causes pimples and blackheads, even in adults. In one study, experts found that college students had more breakouts when they were stressed out, such as during exam time.
Want eyes that sparkle?
Don’t get dark circles steal your spotlight, Dark circles often run in families, but they can look even darker if you aren’t getting enough shut-eye.
Even skin tone
Pulling an all-nighter can make your skin look more pale or blotchy. Sleep encourages healthy blood flow to your skin.
Outsmart puffiness
You wake up with puffy eyes because fluid collects around them when your head lies flat on the bed. Solution: Prop your head above your heart at night with a couple of pillows. Still packing bags under your eyes? Apply a cold cloth to the area for a minute or two in the morning.
Skip the salt
If you’re a night owl looking for a snack, reach for a piece of fruit, salty snacks can give you a swollen face in the morning. That’s because foods that are high in salt can cause you to retain fluid, resulting in puffiness.
Make water your nightcap
A glass of wine might seem relaxing, but you’re more apt to see dried-out skin and large, visible pores in the mirror the next day. Cut back on nightly drinking and have lots of water instead.
A great PM skin routine
To keep your face smooth and soft, start with a mild cleanser to remove grit, grime and makeup. Next, apply moisturizer to delicate areas hydrated overnight. Doctors advise using an eye cream that contains glycerin and a petroleum based lip balm.
A warm bath
One of the best ways to put yourself to sleep can improve your skin too. Take a warm bath- with all the fixins like bubbles, oils, and body scrubs- before bed to raise your body temperature a little. You tend to feel sleepy when your body temperature drops, like after a bath.
Sleep face up for fewer wrinkles
Does your friend have a flawless face? She may be a back sleeper. Sleeping with your face directly on the pillow often leads to lines and creases in the skin. They can become permanent over time.
Count your fingers (and toes)
Your nighttime routine might focus on your face, but don’t forget your fingers and toes. A&A’s dermatologist suggest applying a moisturizer or a healing ointment on your hands and feet at night to help your feet absorb cream wear socks in bed.
