Beautiful Skin does need lots of sleep

Sleep is the best thing for glowing skin.. Your body repairs itself and recovers during sleep, so the better you sleep the better you look. The key is to get enough sleep - at least 7 to 9 quality hours each night is recommended to make a difference.  Start getting 1 to 3 more hours , and you could see some improvement in as little as a day. Keep it up, and within 2 to 3 weeks, people will notice that you’re sleeping better by the way you look.  Try to make time for sleep on a daily basis.

5 reasons why sleep improves your skin

1. Fewer Wrinkles

Skin makes new collagen when you sleep, which prevents sagging.  More collagen means skin is plumper and less likely to wrinkle.

Only getting 5 hours a night can lead to twice as many fine lines as sleeping 7 would. It also leaves skin drier, which can make lines more visible.The deepest stages of sleep are when your body produces the most growth hormone, which aids in cell and tissue repairs.

While you sleep, your body also makes new collagen, the protein that keeps skin strong and elastic.  Your body re-hydrates while you sleep. That makes fine lines and wrinkles less visible and gives your skin a healthy glow.

2. A Glowing Complexion

Your body boosts blood flow to the skin while you sleep, which means you wake up with a healthy glow. Skimp on sleep and your complexion can look drab, ashen, or lifeless.

3. Brighter, Less Puffy Eyes

Chances are, you’ve had dark circles or bags under your eyes after a night of too little sleep.   Get enough sleep and you'll have less puffiness under your eyes

Stay well-hydrated and elevate your head with an extra pillow at night, too. That can also help reduce swelling.

Plenty of rest can also minimize dark circles. When blood isn’t flowing well -- which happens when you’re low on sleep -- it can collect under eyes and become visible, since the skin there is so thin.

4. Happier, Healthier Appearance

Being short on sleep can cause the corners of your mouth to droop, making you look sadder than you do after a good night’s rest.  People who don't get enough rest are also seen as less healthy than when they’re rested.

5. Skin Care Products Work Better while you sleep

Your skin can focus on repairing itself while you sleep, since it isn’t defending itself from sun and free radicals (harmful molecules from the environment). Blood flow is also more consistent, and this helps your skin benefit from the flesh-repairing ingredients in your beauty products.  Because blood flow to your skin increases late at night, any creams or lotions you use will also be absorbed more quickly.

Skin also loses more water when you sleep than it does during the day. Apply a creamier moisturizer before bed and drink plenty of water during the day to help your complexion stay hydrated overnight.

Do you use an over-the-counter retinol or prescription retinoic acid cream?

They work better when used at night. They’re not stable in sunlight, so they won’t work as well during the day.

Best advice get more sleep for radiant healthy skin!  Start by going to bed 15 minutes earlier for a week, then add another 15 minutes week 2 working up to a full hour. You will feel better and have more energy during the day.

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