It’s not just a catchy phrase.
It turns out there’s quite a bit of science behind the concept of “beauty rest.”
When we sleep, our body goes into repair mode. So a lack of regular, quality sleep weakens the skin’s ability to revive and rejuvenate itself.
Research shows that a single night of poor sleep can cause hanging eyelids, puffy eyes, darker undereye circles, paler skin, and more wrinkles and fine lines.
How much sleep do we really need?
⏰ 7 hours
is the minimum amount of sleep per night adults need for the best health and wellbeing.
😴 30%
of adults get less than 7 hours of sleep per night.
Youthful, clear, glowy skin — is ideal, right?
Good sleep can help. Here’s how your skin can suffer if you don’t get your beauty sleep!
Dry Skin
The skin’s barrier function can increase water loss, leading to increased skin dryness. And no one wants chapped skin.
Dull Skin
Inflammation is triggered and breaks down the proteins that keep your skin smooth and glowing. Blood circulation works less efficiently and can make your skin appear blotchy, pigmented and grayish.
Under Eye Bags
Blood vessels dilate from lack of sleep, causing dark circles and puffiness below the eyes. A good night’s sleep is the first step in eliminating dark circles under the eyes.
Skin Aging
Leads to more visible signs of aging. Your skin doesn’t get a chance to repair overnight and breaks down collagen — the protein responsible for making your skin look firm and youthful.