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Is Your Sleep Sabotaging Your Skin?

We all know that sleep is crucial to our skin and overall health. Our bodies go into regeneration mode while we doze off, replacing damaged cells and producing new ones. It also gives us energy the next day, as well as helps us focus better and think more clearly. But is it also true that the way we sleep (Sleeping Mistakes) can sabotage our skin?

Well, the answer depends on your sleeping habits. Lack of sleep hinders important processes from happening, causing you to feel tired or cranky the next day. The effects can also show up on your face, leading to puffiness and under-eye circles. Sleep deprivation, furthermore, is linked to aging skin and accelerates aging, study suggests.

Fortunately, you can tweak or change your sleeping habits in a way that benefits your skin. Below are the ways that can sabotage your skin while you`re sleeping and what to do to avoid them.

Sleeping on dirty pillowcases
On the surface, your pillowcases might look clean even after several nights of sleep. The truth is, however, dirt, oil, dead skin, sweat, saliva, and residue of your nighttime skincare products accumulate on the fabric. While it may not look so concerning on the surface, feel and compare them to the texture of a fresh pillowcase. You are sure to notice some differences.

Just change your pillowcases at least once a week. And if you have oily skin, change or wash them more often. When it comes to pillows, if you have those types that can be washed, wash them two to three times a year. If not, you can air or dry your pillows out in the sun. Replace them every one to two years.

Forgetting to wash face before sleeping
Your face can become clogged with oil, dirt, and other impurities throughout the day. These, along with makeup and other skincare product residues, can irritate your skin and contribute to acne or premature signs of aging. This is why no matter how tired you are, you need to wash your face before sleeping.

A single night of forgetting to wash your face won`t exactly lead to disaster, but don`t make it a habit. This is especially true if you wear lots of make-up or spend most of your days outdoors. Use a gentle cleanser or a formula that is right for your skin and wash your face at least twice a day (morning and night), or after sweating or working out.

Sleeping on your side or stomach

Side sleeping is preferred by most adults and has a lot of health benefits. The only drawback is it causes unwanted creases on the sides of the face, as the skin is pressed against the pillowcase. With sleeping on your stomach, the face is also smashed or pressed against the pillowcase, which creates friction on the skin.

Sleeping on your back doesn`t put any pressure on eit her side of the face, but not everyone likes this position. In such cases, you may consider replacing cotton pillowcases with silk or satin ones. Both are gentler on the skin and allow it to glide smoothly against the fabric.