The Secret to Youthful Look

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Sleeping Beauty: The Secret to Youthful Look

We know that lack of sleep can damage our mental and physical performance up to the point of downright depression. But many of us don’t care for the invisible harm we do to ourselves and continue to exert and overstretch ourselves senselessly.

But what if our beauty suffers as well? We all see that we don’t look good and that troubles us more than anything that misses the eye. Unfortunately, yes, our beauty suffers just as much as our overall health does. Beauty sleep may very well be the number one reason you are aging rapidly.

What happens when you don’t sleep

Collagen production

When missing out on sleep you mess with collagen production. Because lack of sleep is known to cause even chronic stress, this interferes with long-term collagen production. Since collagen is in charge of skin elasticity when broken down, the aging process is more noticeable, the skin becomes thinner, drier, and less firm. With only 5 hours of sleep, the skin is twice as likely to develop visible wrinkles than with 7 hours a night.

Eyes

The dilation of the blood vessels caused by the lack of sleep leads to dark circles around the eyes. Also, since poor sleep causes water imbalance in the body, the eyes get puffier. Hydrating might also help you sleep better just as it helps reducing the dark circles and puffiness.

Hair

Lack of sleep increases stress levels which are correlated to hair loss. So to prevent premature hair loss try to reduce higher cortisol levels, which includes getting enough sleep. Cortisol levels also affect the skin by breaking the proteins, making it inflamed.

Body weight

Sleep deprivation interferes with your metabolism and hormone production. Studies show there is a link between obesity and the lack of sleep. First of all, the levels of hormones of satiety are regulated by sleep. But more importantly, sleep deprivation can cause the release of insulin, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Short sleepers tend to gain more pounds than those who sleep 7 hours.

Tips for better night rest

Change your bedding

Your pillow might be too poor, and it should be changed every one to two years because it loses its shape.This also applies to mattresses. Think of buying a reclining mattress for adjusting it. It will not only improve your sleep, but it will lift your head and help decrease puffiness.

Better air quality

Polluted air in your surrounding, your bedroom as well, can affect the quality of your sleep and increase the risk of sleep apnea. You can install air purifiers with HEPA filters for best filtrating results.

Temperature

A room either too cold or too hot can prevent your body from relaxing, making you sweat or shiver in your sleep. You should set your thermostat to between 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit for the optimal sleep temperature.

Enough water

When dehydrated, your nasal passages become dry which can disrupt your sleep in different ways. Also, enough fluids can prevent nocturnal leg cramps. Make sure to drink water at least an hour before bed, so that you get to relieve yourself before going to sleep.

Prevent the light

Blue light emitted from screens of your electronic devices can keep you awake longer, mess up your circadian rhythm, and make it harder for you to enter deep sleep phase. Stop watching TV or using devices at least 30 minutes before bed, and maybe change your bedroom light for the Edison light bulbs which produce warm, sleep-inducing light.

Getting a good night sleep will prove to be beneficial in the long run, rising your energy levels, making you think more clearly, feel more motivated, energized, and happy. But if nothing else, it will certainly make you look more youthful and healthy, which is definitely the number one beauty tip.