You’ve probably heard that expression before: “We all need beauty sleep,” as you roll under the sheets and enjoy full sleep after a tiring day at work. But what a way to slow down the signs of aging overnight. First: does sleep cause wrinkles?
Yes, you can! According to Debra Jaliman, New York City dermatologist and author of Skin Rules, sleeping in such a way that your face comes in contact with cotton pads on both your side and stomach can create sleep lines on your face which are visible on your forehead and cheeks.
Wrinkles are caused by loss of collagen and elasticity, which reduces the volume of the skin. But applying repetitive pressures (such as sleeping with the side of your face on a pillow) or muscle movements (like laughing) against collagen will promote its breakdown, eventually leading to visible lines.
Here are seven ways to help prevent wrinkles while you rest ...
Sleep on your back
Sleeping on one side means there is constant pressure on your face. Over time, this action will produce unwanted sleep lines. You can improve this by sleeping on your back, says Dr. Jaliman, this way you will not apply any pressure on your face. However, for many people, this can be uncomfortable and you can not control the involuntary sleep movements that lead to a lateral position. But, you can practice and get used to it over time.
Buy a special pillow
Dr. Jaliman recommends Night pillow ($ 150, amazon.com) to sleep. "There are many benefits including reducing wrinkles, supporting clean skin and helping to hydrate your skin cells, which helps prevent the formation of fine lines," she says. If you want to promote sleep on your back, try the Nurse Jamie Beauty Bear Wear Delay cushion ($ 69; dermstore.com), which is a contoured cushion designed to reduce face contact with the cushion surface while reducing lines of sleep.
Change the pillowcase often
If you just can not feel comfortable sleeping on your back, you can still prevent those wrinkles caused by pillows by improving the situation with cotton, silk or satin materials. With a silk cushion your skin moves on the cushion, but there is less traction and your face will not 'deteriorate' as it does with a cotton cushion. Try Pillowcase Spasilk Facial Beauty ($ 20, amazon.com). 100% case of silk is hypoallergenic and available in 18 colors.
Try a retinol
Retinol may be the most powerful tool in your anti-aging arsenal. The A €. Â ‹derivative of vitamin A teaches your skin to act again, stimulating collagen that prevents fine lines. Dermatologists consistently recommend the use of the strongest skin-tolerant cream (which may require a prescription), but there are many options on this, such as Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle Moisturizer ($ 15, amazon.com).
Apply night cream
Night creams are heavy and ultra-moisturizing creams that certainly can not be taken during the day. Choose one that contains hyaluronic acid, which helps strengthen the skin.
Or get an ingredient from the kitchen
You can have this natural wrinkle remedy in your kitchen: coconut oil. Kate Hudson revealed on Instagram that she is a fan of this and dermatologists say it is a safe alternative to traditional lotion. The result is fantastic.
Take a complete break
It may be understandable, but getting the right amount of sleep is necessary. "It is important to sleep 7 to 8 hours a night to rejuvenate the skin," says Dr. Jaliman. "That's why it's called beauty sleep."
