Sleep is not only an important medicine for health but also a skin beauty treatment that is both safe and effective. At night, blood vessels on the skin completely expand, metabolism is stable, the time the cells perform the task of regenerating, repairing defects, enhancing collagen production, helping skin stay healthy. strong and youthful. To achieve maximum skin restoration effect, dermatologist Francesca Fuso of Mount Sinai Hospital, USA encourages you to do the following.
Skin cleansing
Thorough cleaning is a prerequisite for healthy skin. Before going to bed, you need to completely remove makeup, dirt, and excess oil left on your skin after a long day to prevent clogging of pores, causing acne and many other inflammatory problems. Even if you do not wear makeup, you should use a gentle makeup remover first to remove dirt, excess oil and then use a cleanser to clean it completely.
Moisturizing
After the cleansing step, you need to add moisture and nutrients to the skin. When the body falls asleep, the skin goes through the process of regenerating and repairing defects. At this time, the nutrients will take effect, helping to improve the skin condition more quickly and effectively.
Use a silk pillow
Dr. Francesca shared that many studies have proven that pillow material has a relationship with skin aging. Specifically, using soft pillows like silk will help your skin stay full of vitality. Conversely, the harder the pillowcase, the more easily the skin will be wrinkled, sagging.
Lie on your back to sleep
The friction between the skin of the face and pillowcase can increase wrinkles, causing acne, so sleeping position also has a significant effect on the skin. Sleeping on your back helps limit the contact between the face and pillow covers, making the skin always smooth. Sleeping on your side or tummy not only puts pressure on your skin, but also causes blood to accumulate, making your face appear swollen when you wake up.
Do not use an electronic device
Many people have a habit until they get really sleepy when they drop off their phone. However, research has shown that people who are exposed to phone radiation about 3 hours before going to bed have a harder time falling asleep than those who do not use it. Not to mention, the blue light from the phone screen also adversely affects the skin. Dr. Francesca encourages to stay away from all electronic devices, read books, listen to music, practice yoga or meditate before going to bed to have a deep sleep, helping the skin regeneration and restoration process reach the highest efficiency.