The beauty in sleeping: Maintaining a youthful skin

Sleeping for less than 6 hours affects an individual’s beauty because the body produces more cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. More cortisol means elevated stress that leads to poor skin quality and worse, inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis or acne. Because of the busy lifestyle that people lead nowadays, getting 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep is not a priority. However, sufficient sleep can provide benefits to the skin. Here are some of them:

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Brighter eyes and fewer wrinkles: During sleep, the body recovers moisture and makes new collagen. The skin's ability to balance the body’s hydration means no dark under-eye circles and puffy eye bags. The molecules of collagen make the skin tighter and less likely to produce wrinkles.

Glowing complexion and rosy cheeks: The lack of sleep can lead to a dull and lifeless skin. Blood flow to the skin and collagen molecules increase while sleeping which helps in having a healthy and glowing skin.

Skin care products work better: The increase in blood flow while sleeping also helps in absorbing more skin-repairing substances from beauty products. Thus, the effects of these products can be more evident, helping the skin maintain its youthful glow.

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