04 Mar This Sleeping Position Can Lead To New Wrinkles. Here’s Why:

Keeping wrinkles at bay is a 24/7 job, even while you sleep. And while you may think of it as anecdotal advice, there’s actually plenty of research to support the skincare benefits of getting your ‘beauty sleep’. Especially where battling the signs of aging are concerned.

Why? That’s all due to one simple fact: sleeping the wrong way can lead to wrinkles forming.

Sleep wrinkles are essentially wrinkles that form as a result of how your face presses up into your pillows, which causes folds or creases to appear repeatedly. Over time, these folds can in turn lead to permanent wrinkles on the surface of the skin.

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And what’s worse is that sleep wrinkles aren’t discriminatory. They affect women of any age, and can be more severe in the skin of those who are already prone to sun-damage, dehydration, or aging. Poor lifestyle habits can add to that too, such as the lack of a balanced diet, or not drinking enough water.

But why does sleep lead to more wrinkles? As you sleep, your body switches positions for anywhere between 16 to 27 times every night. And every time you shift positions, your face may be stretched, or compressed against your pillows.

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Just like your favourite leather bag showing signs of use at frequent touch-points, your face will similarly bear the signs constant compression and tension. This constant motion effectively ‘stamps’ new wrinkles onto skin while you sleep, hence the term ‘sleep wrinkles’.

But there are proactive steps you can take to mitigate the accumulation of sleep lines. The first one to take is to stop sleeping on your side, or on your stomach. Both positions tend to cause your face to press up against your pillows, which is bad news for wrinkles.

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Maintaining skin health is also crucial to minimise the effects of ‘sleep wrinkles’. Properly hydrated skin is less prone to this condition. In which case, try this trick. Apply a deeply-penetrating moisturiser or serum infused with Hyaluronic Acid before bed to act as a buffer for your skin.

Containing a potent combination of Hyaluronic Acid & Marine Collagen, Beaute Library’s Anti-Wrinkle Concentration Essence not only protects, but enhances the texture of your skin as you sleep.

Routine use of this essence can:

• Improve the appearance of your skin’s texture.
• Restore firmness to your skin.
• Improve skin radiance.
• Diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and creases.
• Protect your skin from future premature aging.

To learn more about Beaute Library’s Anti-Wrinkle Concentration Essence, check it out here.

If you’re extra determined, swap out abrasive fabrics from your bed such as cotton, for smoother alternatives such as silk. But above all, make sure you’re getting proper rest when you sleep, which is the best wrinkle panacea of all.

Also read: How Often Do You (Really) Need To Cleanse Your Face?