Why Sleep is Important

Beauty sleep is NOT a myth!  Getting adequate rest at night is not only beneficial for the mind and body, but for your skin as well! While you sleep, your body has a natural reaction to repair itself. Blood flow is increased, collagen is produced, and toxins are removed so getting the recommended amount of sleep every night is vital to skin health. 

When you don't get enough sleep at night the effects on your skin are almost immediate. Lack of sleep can not only cause dark under eyes, but restless nights can also lead to dull, drained, and inelastic skin. After just one night of not getting enough sleep, skin can appear drier and more textured. Additionally, lack of sleep can alter your perception of your physical appearance as a whole, leading to less confidence in your skin and appearance. 

When your body's natural repair cycle is interrupted, your body does not have the adequate amount of time to produce proteins like collagen for healthy, youthful skin. As you remain active throughout the night, blood flow to your skin is restricted and reserved for your activities. 

While you sleep, your skin's cell reproduction is its most active. Because your body is inactive at night as you rest, blood flow is increased to your skin, allowing for plump and elastic skin in the morning. As you rest, your skin produces collagen, the protein responsible for your skin's natural structure. The more collagen produced, the less wrinkles will be visible in the skin.  

Getting the recommended amount of sleep at night can not only make you feel better, but also has vast benefits for the skin. When you get enough rest at night, the results in the morning will be youthful, radiant, and hydrated skin, free of fine lines and wrinkles. So for healthy skin throughout the day, go to sleep at night!