Sleep has an enormous influence on how healthy your skin is and, above all, whether it radiates and is evenly beautiful the next day. Not getting enough sleep and therefore constantly being overtired puts the body in a stressful situation and a lot of cortisol is released. A cortisol level that is too high can lead to irritability, exhaustion, poor wound healing and ultimately skin problems.
Relating healthy and beautiful skin to a deep sleep poses a challenge. Skin diseases in particular often prevent those affected from getting a good night’s sleep because the skin itches and burns. A vicious circle, as this sensitive control loop is disturbed.
It has now been scientifically proven that poor sleep quality exacerbates inflammatory skin diseases. This inevitably leads to more noticeable itching, which in turn impairs sleep. The vicious circle mentioned arises when both factors reinforce each other and cause those affected to suffer. Regular good sleep can help the body cleanse the skin, which in turn greatly promotes skin health.
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It has now been scientifically proven that poor sleep quality exacerbates inflammatory skin diseases. This inevitably leads to more noticeable itching, which in turn impairs sleep. The vicious circle mentioned arises when both factors reinforce each other and cause those affected to suffer. Regular good sleep can help the body cleanse the skin, which in turn greatly promotes skin health.
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Here are a few reasons why sleep is so important and should be considered by hostesses and models in particular:
- Not enough sleep directly and indirectly impairs the skin’s own beauty. Increased inflammation levels in the body lead to a breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the skin, and it is precisely this substance that ensures a smooth, radiant and elastic surface
- Not enough sleep promotes skin diseases, as the increased inflammation levels have a negative impact on the immune system and so outbreaks of these diseases occur more frequently
- Not enough sleep worsens skin impurities, as the inflammatory reactions, such as the promotion of acne breakouts and the occurrence of contact and more frequent irritant dermatitis
- If you don’t get enough sleep, the body is less able to compensate for possible fluid loss at night. Excess fluid can also be transported away less effectively, which in turn promotes thick bags under the eyes and dark circles.
- Not enough sleep accelerates the aging process, as growth hormones are formed and then released during the deep sleep phase, which in turn repair the cells
- Not enough sleep promotes weight gain, which in turn is correlated with skin health. In addition, sufficient sleep can ensure that the craving for sweets or snacks is curbed.
Below are a few tips that you should take to heart for a good night and thus do something good for your skin:
- You should always drink enough fluids throughout the day. 1.5 – 2.0 liters of water or similar is fine, but make sure you drink in small amounts and not too late in the evening, otherwise you will have to go out again at night.
- Do not eat too large meals in the evening, as this can give you a very uncomfortable night, as the food sits heavily in your stomach.
- The bedroom should be cool. If you get cold more easily, you can get a thick blanket that will keep you nice and warm.
- Cotton bed linen or special bed protection can minimize mites and bacteria. When washing, a long program should be selected here – at at least 60 degrees.
- All electronic devices should be banned from the bedroom. Above all, the cell phone should at least be put on airplane mode.
- Detergents or fabric softeners that smell very strong can put additional strain on the skin. People with skin diseases in particular should completely avoid these products and get an organic version without perfume.