March 17, 2022 3 min read
There's a reason why we refer to our overnight rest as "beauty sleep".
When we sleep, our bodies repair, restore and re-energise. When we're sleep-deprived, not only do we experience poor memory and focus, weakened immunity and mood changes but it shows in the form of dark circles under our eyes and a dull, congested, pale complexion.
This is because our bodies undertake many important functions when we rest at night including:
Detoxification - our skin cells excrete toxins and waste through our lymphatic system. Without sleep, our skin can become clogged, dull and prone to breakouts.
Cell regeneration - skin cells renew more quickly at night than during the day. When we sleep, there's an increase in the production of collagen and elastin (responsible for keeping the skin plump, supple and elastic) as well as an increase in the microcirculatory system which delivers essential oxygen and nutrients to the skin.
For optimum health, we need 7 to 8 hours of sleep, but sometimes this is easier said than done. There's nothing worse than lying in bed in the middle of the night with your mind wide awake . So if this sounds familiar, why not try some of the following tips:
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