If you find that when looking in the mirror you see puffy eyes, dark circles or an overall dull complexion it could be due to not getting enough beauty sleep. Beauty rest is real and has many positive benefits for skin health.
Consistent sleep schedule, superior skincare products and an ergonomic mattress can all work to help make skin appear healthier.
Sleeping at the Right Time
Studies show that having enough restful sleep improves your physical appearance. Sleep-deprived people appear less attractive.
Each night, adults need seven to nine hours for restorative restorative sleep – including rejuvenating their skin. Epidermal repair helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles as well as UV damage that causes dryness, dark circles and age spots.
Cells also undergo cell mitosis during restful sleep, leading to renewal of all layers of your skin for an even complexion and contributing to why we often refer to our skin as the “beauty organ.” For this reason, prioritizing beauty sleep should always be at the top of your list!
Creating a Conducive Environment
As we age, skin cells regenerate more slowly. Sleep is an integral component of this process as it helps increase blood flow to support collagen and elastin repair for reduced fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, sufficient rest leads to improved production of antioxidants which fight free radical damage, thus slowing the aging process.
Studies suggest that sleeping on your back may help protect against wrinkles, while using a light-colored pillowcase could alleviate dark circles around the eyes. A sleep mask may also come in handy to block out light and sound as well as prevent snoring that interferes with quality rest.
Consistency is key when it comes to getting quality sleep, so make it a top priority. Establishing a routine will help you fall asleep faster and increase the overall quality of your rest, leading to healthier and more radiant skin as a result of seven to nine hours per night of uninterrupted restful slumber.
Taking Short Naps
Sleep is essential in maintaining the health of your skin. It increases blood flow, repairs damage and produces collagen – essential components for keeping skin looking young, smooth and supple.
Due to work, family or other obligations, not everyone can enjoy the full benefits of restful nightly slumber. Napping can help, but for maximum effect it is best practiced properly in order to obtain maximum effectiveness.
Naps that last about 15-20 minutes are ideal, allowing for an effortless transition into light, restful stages 1 and 2, before entering deeper, more rejuvenative REM sleep. But longer naps may cause “sleep wrinkles”, with lines under your eyes caused by constant pushing against the pillow while sleeping; for this reason it is best to sleep on either your side or back to avoid this risk.
Lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your skin’s defenses, leaving it more susceptible to environmental irritants that cause inflammation, redness and breakouts. Our skincare treatments at Arsenault Aesthetics can help your complexion glow from within! Get enough quality rest each night along with regular appointments at our center to promote glowing complexions!
Using the Right Products
As most of us know, getting enough restorative restful sleep is crucial for overall health and wellbeing, but did you also know it can benefit your skin as well?
Dermatologists agree that consistent sleep schedule and an effective nighttime skincare regimen are key components to healthy, radiant skin.
Sleep helps decrease cortisol production, which is associated with breakouts. Therefore, those who get the recommended seven to nine hours of beauty rest often tend to experience clearer skin.
