Skin and Hormone Benefits of Good Sleeping Habits

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Everyone knows that sleep is important, but it's helpful to go in-depth on the wonderful benefits that healthy sleep can bring us. In this article, we'll be discussing how good sleeping habits can provide excellent help with regard to skin health and Hormone Balance. Millions of people spend lots of money to try to protect their skin, but sleeping well is free! While every person's needs are unique, most adults need from 7-9 hours of sleep a night, with older folks tending to need slightly less.

Sleep Encourages Cellular Metabolism

Research shows that people that have healthy sleeping habits are more resilient to ultraviolet exposure. One study suggests that individuals that sleep well recovered 30% more effectively from UV damage. This is most likely the result of Human Growth Hormone. The bulk of HGH production is conducted by the brain during deep sleep, and Growth Hormone has powerful effects on cellular repair and rejuvenation, along with its metabolite IGF-1. Specifically, these hormones rebuild cell membranes, increase cellular metabolism, and slow down the death of cells.

Sleep Mitigates Inflammation

Everyone deals with Inflammation to a certain extent. It's an essential part of human immune response. Unfortunately, many people struggle with too much Inflammation. Allergies are a major cause of Inflammation. Poor sleep can make us more likely to experience Inflammation from the skin products, soaps, and other healthcare products that we consume. When we don't get enough sleep, it increases the likelihood of experiencing allergic interactions with the environment.

This is because poor sleep increases the release of cytokines, which have a tendency to break down cell membranes just enough to reduce their natural fortifications against Inflammation. This makes you more likely to experience rashes, redness, breakouts, and other forms of Inflammation often associated with certain skincare products.

Furthermore, Cytokines also causes cells to drain fluid, which leads to dry skin, more wrinkles, and a more leathery appearance to the skin.

Sleep Tones and Strengthens Collagen and Smooths Wrinkles

Collagen is scaffolding responsible for keeping the skin firm and elastic. Collagen keeps skin looking and feeling smooth. Declining collagen levels are one of the prime reasons why we visibly age. Luckily, collagen can regrow, albeit very slowly. Sleeping well can help protect collagen and keep skin looking firmer longer.

Researchers have found that collagen only has the ability to repair itself during sleep. This is one of the reasons why your skin looks more droopy if you haven't been sleeping well, but after a full night's rest, you can look in the mirror and tell that you're looking your best!

Sleep Enhances Self-Perception

In general, people find themselves more attractive when they sleep better. Sleeping not only improves metrics of appearance, but it also makes us more likely to see ourselves positively when we look in the mirror. A positive psychological outlook is a critical factor in maintaining looks and health. It provides motivation and is a benefit in and of itself. Lack of sleep is strongly correlated with increased stress, pessimism, and negativity, all of which make it harder to appreciate what you see in yourself, both physically and mentally.