The Benefits of Sleep for Healthy Skin

You’ve probably heard about “beauty sleep.” It’s often used as a euphemism before someone gracefully leaves a party or ends a phone call in favor of getting some rest.

It turns out these people are onto something — research and experts indicate that a good night’s rest can do wonders for our skin.

The skin isn’t the only body part that benefits when we catch enough Zzzs. The Centers for Disease Control suggests adults ages 18 to 60 get at least seven hours of sleep per night for the most health benefits.

The CDC also notes that good sleep hygiene can lower a person’s risk for type II diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges.

Even though there’s plenty of reason to get a good night’s sleep, there’s nothing wrong with using skin care as your motivation for hitting the hay at a reasonable hour.

We talked to a pair of dermatologists about why sleep is an instrumental part of your skin care routine, and they also shared how to better your skin in your sleep.