Dear skin, sleep well!
Restful and sufficient sleep is particularly important for our body. Not only do we process the experiences of the day while we sleep, but our body also switches into a kind of repair mode during the night to regenerate and revitalise – right down to the cellular level. This is particularly noticeable in our skin cells. It is not for nothing that the night’s rest is commonly referred to as beauty sleep.
The skin is in full swing at night
Everyone knows the external signs of too little sleep: the complexion is sallow, pale and looks tired, the circles under the eyes are clearly visible and sometimes unsightly puffiness also appears here. Looking in the mirror in the morning can be a bit of a challenge at times like these. But there is a very natural solution: sufficient and good sleep is, in the truest sense of the word, beauty sleep.
The sleep hormone melatonin ensures increased production of growth hormones during sleep. Cells divide significantly faster and more frequently than during the day and collagen and elastin synthesis is boosted. The skin revitalises and regenerates, resulting in a fresh and rested complexion in the morning.
Beauty sleep – is night-time skincare really necessary?
Numerous manufacturers of skin care products swear by a combination of sufficient sleep and special night care products such as creams, serums or drops. However, the right skincare product depends on the individual needs of the skin. While normal skin generally requires little to no support during sleep in order to look fresh and rested the next morning, dry skin – especially in winter – may well require richer skincare. More intensive night care may also be necessary for mature skin, as the skin’s own ability to regenerate decreases with age. This results in wrinkles, reduced elasticity and increasingly dry skin.
Beautiful in your sleep – watch out for fat!
In principle, however, the following applies to the advertised night care: often less is more. Particularly rich and therefore greasy night care products can also lead to over-nourishment of the skin, which can result in rashes, small spots and skin irritations. Due to its excellent self-healing powers during beauty sleep, we should definitely give our skin the opportunity to restore its own balance and protective barrier. And this often requires little to no care.
Wrinkle-free while you sleep – is that possible?
Even if the cosmetics industry likes to propagate it, sleep is not a real wrinkle killer, even in combination with rich skincare products. Although creams and serums can plump up superficial wrinkles, wrinkles caused by age are located in the deeper layers of the dermis, where normal skin care products cannot penetrate. This is where skincare products reach the natural limits of our skin.
The rule of thumb for beauty sleep
Restful sleep, a healthy and wholesome diet and drinking enough water – these simple and natural remedies have an anti-ageing effect on the skin. If you also avoid smoking and only go out in the sun with UV protection, your skin has an excellent basis for a beautiful, youthful and fresh complexion.
How you make your bed is how you sleep
For a good night’s sleep, you not only need enough time and rest, but also the right bedding. The wrong mattress or a duvet that is too warm or too cool can be absolute sleep robbers. That’s why you should always make sure you choose bedding that is perfectly tailored to your needs so that your sleep is truly restful. You can find a large selection in our online shop – here. For yourself and your beauty sleep. Sleep well!
