What Happens To Your Skin Whilst You Sleep?

Skin has a pretty hard job – it’s the body’s natural barrier between us and the outside world. At night, our skin does something that few of us really pay attention to: it regenerates. The overnight renewal process helps heal the damage we put on it during the day – think sun exposure, pollution and stress. So what exactly happens to our skin when we sleep?

Sleep your way to healthier skin!

What we do for our skin during the day directly affects how it looks—but what about what we do at night? It turns out that your skin does most of its rejuvenation while you’re sleeping. If you want to wake up with a glowing radiance, it’s important to take good care of your skin while you sleep. Here’s how to get your best rest, and how to make sure it translates into a better-looking complexion.

As we sleep, our body increases its production of collagen, which keeps our skin looking youthful and healthy. When we skip out on sleep, or get poor quality sleep, this doesn’t happen as much. This leads to a dull complexion and can even make dark circles under the eyes look worse. So start getting more Zzzs! Make sure you’re going to bed early enough that you’ll be able to get at least 7 hours of shuteye before having to wake up in the morning. Also consider creating a nighttime routine: brush your teeth, wash your face, put on some lotion, light a candle in your bedroom—whatever will help your mind and body relax so that you can slip easily into slumberland.

Sleep is important for your skin health, but did you know why?

Your body is constantly working to repair itself when you’re sleeping. During the night, your body works to repair any damage done by free radicals, which are naturally occurring molecules that can cause oxidative stress and skin damage. This damage can be caused by pollution, UV rays, and even stress.

When we don’t get enough sleep, skin can become imbalanced— which means that our skin may not look as good as it should! Sleep gives your skin some well required rest for the next day, but how does it do it? When you sleep, the blood vessels dilate and allow blood to flow more freely through your skin tissue. The increased blood flow provides more oxygen which encourages cell regeneration, faster healing and helps maintain your elastin fibres. This is why lack of sleep increases wrinkles by interfering with cell growth.

How many hours of sleep should I get?

The amount of sleep you need varies from person to person. The average adult needs seven or more hours of sleep each night, but some people need more and some need less.

Here are some tips for improving your sleep habits:

• Stick to a bedtime and wake- up time, even on weekends.
• Try not to exercise within 2 hours of your bedtime.
• Don’t eat or drink too much late at night.
• Avoid caffeine after 2 p.m.
• Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark and cool.

Why should I have a night time skincare routine?

Night time skincare is a crucial part of your routine, especially if you have dry or sensitive skin. It’s usually when our skin has the most time to repair and heal itself from the damage we’ve done throughout the day. If you’re not using a night cream, serum or other product at night, your skin will be left to fend for itself overnight. This can cause dehydration and increase sensitivity to irritants. Night time skincare also helps prepare your face for makeup application in the morning. By moisturising your face properly at night, it will be less likely to break out or flake during the day when you wear makeup. If you’re looking for an even more thorough evening routine, try our Night Switch Range!

How does the Night Switch Range work?

Our Night Switch Range, powered by the night’s restorative sleep cycle, is a perfect addition to your night skincare routine – it’s the ultimate skin pamper treat. Its unique formulas help boost collagen production in the skin so that you can wake up looking refreshed and healthier than ever before! Get the glow you’ve always wanted with our Night Switch products. Night Switch is a range of products designed to take advantage of the increased  blood flow and skin cell renewal that happens during sleep. Treat your skin to the nourishing ingredients it deserves at night. It’s an opportunity for your skin to recover from the day ahead and get a head start towards healthier looking skin for tomorrow.

Let’s break the sleep deprivation norm…

Unfortunately, sleep deprivation is becoming the norm for many of us. With all of the demands put on us by our jobs, families, and other obligations, sleep often finds itself at the bottom of our priority list. The result, however, is drastic: lack of sleep can lead to premature ageing and sensitivity in your skin. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to remedy this issue. Increase the amount of time you spend sleeping—at least seven hours a night—and avoid staying near electronics prior to bedtime. This may seem like an obvious guideline, but it can make a world of difference in the health and appearance of your skin. Hopefully, this blog article has given you a better sense of how sleep affects your skin and what you can do to ensure a more restful night’s sleep, and remedy the impact of sleep deprivation.

The key takeaway here? Give your skin some love, even when you’re asleep.