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Sleep is supposed to be beneficial for skin care. During slumber, your body rehydrates organs (including the skin) as needed, while removing excess fluid from other areas. Yet, it’s also possible for your sleep habits to cause or worsen wrinkles. Discover what your sleep habits could be doing to your skin and how to resolve them below.

How Can Sleeping Give You Wrinkles?

1. Your Sleep Position

Research suggests that some sleep positions could be correlated with the formation of wrinkles. In particular, lying on your side or stomach can compress one side of the face into the pillow, creating creases that researchers attribute to the formation of crow’s feet and lines around the mouth. Sleeping on your back helps avoid these issues—try propping a pillow on either side of your body to prevent turning.

2. Bedding Material

skin careCotton bedding may not be the friendliest option for long-term skin care. It’s often rougher than other material, and if your is face pressed against it for seven to eight hours each night, it could take its toll over time. Fortunately, you can swap to a satin pillowcase, which may be less likely to bunch up or tug at your skin. If you’re willing to splurge, opt for silk. The material is expensive, but it’s also naturally hypoallergenic and is less likely to irritate skin.

3. Lingering Makeup

To breathe and get the nutrients it needs for optimal health, your skin needs to be clear. Unfortunately, traces of makeup can clog your pores and prevent skin from breathing at night, potentially contributing to issues like fine lines. Make nightly skin care a priority. Wash with a gentle cleanser and warm water to remove all makeup thoroughly before bed.

 

While these tips will help prevent future lines from forming, The Fountain Spa can help you address any wrinkles that have already developed. Serving Bergen, Passaic, Rockland, and Hudson counties, this spa specializes in skin care and has convenient locations in Ramsay and Hackensack, NJ. In addition to their signature rejuvenating HydraFacial, they also offer a variety of additional youth-boosting services, including Botox® and fillers. Explore their extensive range of spa services online or book your session by calling (201) 327-5155.

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