How To Make Your Skin Glow According To Science

We don’t nearly get enough sleep we need, and while we might be able to function in our day-to-day life being sleep-deprived, it is not doing our skin any favors. According to WebMD, the blood flow increases while we sleep. So, if you aren’t sleeping enough, your skin can look “drab, ashen, and lifeless.” Dr. Michael Breus, Ph.D., a sleep specialist, told the outlet, “Skin becomes dull, and you don’t get those rosy cheeks anymore,” if you don’t get enough sleep. Dermatologist Patricia Wexler, MD recommends at least seven hours a night. No wonder it is called beauty sleep.

Francesca Fusco, MD, a dermatologist and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai, told Everyday Health, “Our skin rests and repairs itself while we sleep,” because while we sleep, our skin is not exposed to UV rays or facial movements. When our skin is in “repair and restore mode,” it also gets rid of toxins and makes new cells while getting rid of old ones. When we wake up, our skin looks and feels “fresher, younger, and more radiant.”