The Science of Beauty Sleep: How The Quality of Your Rest Affects Your Appearance

You can spend hundreds of dollars on serums and creams, but your skin might be paying the price if you're skipping quality sleep. While "beauty sleep" sounds like a cliché, science proves that getting enough sleep is one of the most powerful (and free, by the way) ways to maintain a glowing complexion, bright eyes, and youthful skin. This Sleep Awareness Month, it's time to rethink the role sleep plays in your skincare routine. Research shows that during deep sleep, your body goes into repair mode -- producing more collagen, reducing inflammation and even fighting off signs of aging. So, how does sleep affect your appearance? Here's what to know. The science behind beauty sleep When you sleep, your body enters recovery mode and each stage of sleep is crucial to skin recovery. During varying stages of sleep, the body produces multiple hormones including human growth hormone, melatonin and cortisol. These hormones play critical roles in recovery including repairing skin from daily da ... Read full article.