Is the Way You Sleep Aging You?
November 19, 2021 by Ana
Whether you wake up every morning looking in the mirror and seeing lines and creases on your face or you just realized your sleep affects your appearance, you’re not the only one facing this problem. Depending on your sleep position, your resting face might get distorted and the facial tissues subjected to “mechanical forces” such as stretching, pulling, and folding. Unfortunately, stressing the skin like that in the long term will result in permanent wrinkles.
If you want to learn more about how your sleep can age you and the things to do to keep your skin healthy and young-looking, continue reading!
Are You Really Having Your “Beauty Sleep”?
What if we tell you that the looks of your skin depend on your sleeping position? We’re not kidding, and, unfortunately, stomach sleepers are most at risk of damaging their beautiful skin.
It seems that when you sleep on your stomach, a larger amount of fluid accumulates under the eyes, leading to increased puffiness and a lot of pressure which enables fine lines and wrinkles early development.
Side sleepers also receive bad news today. Because of the movement of their face against the pillow, more wrinkles will form on the side they sleep on most often. While the damages are not visible after a few nights of side sleeping and waking up with a “ pillow face,” in time, side sleepers might end up with an aged appearance of the face.
So, how do we have a “real beauty sleep”? According to Dr. Morgan Rabach, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of LM Medical NYC, sleeping on your back is a must.
Back sleeping lets your blood evenly flow into your skin, preventing swelling that collects in a gravity-dependent way. Also, when you sleep on your back, the moisturizer you apply soaks into your face instead of the pillowcase, and dead skin cells ‘shed’ evenly across the face.
Change Your Sleeping Habits
We would love to tell you that we have a magical way to help you train yourself and change your sleeping position, starting tomorrow. Unfortunately, all we can say is that when you go to bed, position yourself on the back and hope you’re not going to move around while sleeping. And, since practice makes perfect, we’re sure that, in time, you’ll create a healthy habit.
Also, make sure your pillowcase is always clean and of high-quality material. Silk, for instance, is hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, while cotton is non-comedogenic and breathable. And, if you usually wake up with puffy eyes, consider elevating your head using two pillows.
Don’t Forget About Your Daily Skincare Routine!
Never go outside without sun protection, no matter the season. Your skin is in danger even when cloudy or during winter, and we have a whole article about this.
Skipping washing and moisturizing your face before bed is something else we would not recommend. We suggest you use a thick moisturizer that will stay on your face even if one side rubs off into the pillow. Also, choosing retinols and creams with antioxidants at night are a fantastic way to boost your skin regeneration.
And, if you already have fine lines, whether they are from sleep, natural aging, sun exposure, or facial expressions, the Blumbody patches and pads work wonders. They are fantastic for treating your face, neck, or chest, and they promise a spectacular overnight transformation. Not to mention they are also easy to apply and wear! Just add the pads and patches before your beauty sleep, and they will smoothen and eliminate your annoying wrinkles and aging signs while you rest. Hopefully on your back!
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