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    3 ways you're harming your skin when you sleep

    Updated:15 Mar 2015 7:06 AM | Posted by
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    A solid night of sleep is the ultimate beauty treatment. It leaves you feeling refreshed, it clears the mind, and it allows your skin to repair and rejuvenation itself.

    But what if you’re not making the most of your nightly eight hours? Or, worse still, what if you’re actually damaging your skin as you sleep? If you’re committing any of these three skin sins, it’s highly likely your snoozing sessions are doing more harm than good.

    3 WAYS YOU’RE HARMING YOUR SKIN WHEN YOU SLEEP

    #1. You don’t sleep on a silk pillowcase

    Do you often wake up with creases on your face? You can blame your regular cotton pillowcase for that. When you sleep on your stomach or your side, the material bunches up underneath your skin and causes indents. (Annoyingly, it can also pull, scratch and tug at your skin.) Now, these indents do disappear, but they can cause permanent wrinkles over time from repetitive folding of the skin. You can solve this issue by purchasing a silk pillowcase, though. Its super-smooth texture won’t crease under your skin as you sleep, eliminating the chance of skin creases.
    Try: slip pure silk pillowcase ($69.95, slip.com.au)

    #2. You don’t use the right anti-ageing skin care ingredients

    If you want your skin to remain youthful for longer, you can’t just slap on any old cream at night – you need to make the most of your skin’s natural repair time by feeding it the right ingredients. “Look for products that contain peptides, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, wheat protein extract and vitamins such as vitamin A, E and C, as these all help repair, regenerate, stimulate or hydrate the skin,” says Emma Hobson, Dermalogica’s Education Manager.
    Try: Dermalogica Extra Firming Booster or asap Advanced Hydrating Moisturiser.

    #3. You leave the air conditioner switched on

    Or, you point your pedestal fan in the direction of your face. Both of these items may keep you wonderfully cool during the night, but they also cause skin dehydration. This means they strip your skin of its much-needed natural moisture, which leads to dryness, flakiness and more prominent lines. Combat this by switching off the air con before you jump into bed or facing your fan in the direction of your feet, and always apply a hydrating serum and moisturiser before you nod off to further protect your skin.
    Try: Hydraluron by Indeed Laboratories and L’OCCITANE Immortelle Divine Cream.

    Do you currently commit any of these skin sins when you go to bed? Will you be changing your bad habits form now on?

     

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    Miss19 14 Apr 2014 11:43 AM

    I need to buy a silk pillow case asap then.

    Miss_Lee 14 Apr 2014 11:38 AM

    I've been meaning to buy a silk pillowcase - its supposed to be better for your hair too. I've also been guilty of the aircon/fan thing.

    jatz 14 Apr 2014 11:31 AM

    I used to use silk pillowcases but because I have neck problems I seem to slide off them now which makes the neck worse. Great article though.

    MissChriss 14 Apr 2014 11:15 AM

    Maybe I should get my hands on some silk pillowcases. I always point my fan in the direction of my face, but my skin is never dry or dehydrated from it.

    moonbaby54 14 Apr 2014 11:07 AM

    I really need to invest in a silk pillowcase....for the sake of my skin and my hair.

    MeagsJoy 14 Apr 2014 11:03 AM

    I can't say I have woken up with creases on my face but I will definitely be using a silk pillow from now on

    CrystalP 14 Apr 2014 10:48 AM

    No silk pillow cases here, guilty as charged! I might have to go out and buy one

    Thepinkshoe 14 Apr 2014 10:29 AM

    I have a silk pillowcase from slip and love it-my hair is so much nicer the next day! I have started to use better skincare at night on my skin and try not to leave the air con on when I sleep!

    Sarah92 14 Apr 2014 10:20 AM

    Silk pillowcases are a bit too expensive for my student budget, but I use rose hip oil at night so I think thats sufficient.

    Jacquelinee 14 Apr 2014 10:12 AM

    Oh no I do 2 of the above, I've been meaning to buy a silk pillowcase but I feel it'd be too slippery and I'd slip & slide all night, and I love having the air con but it doesn't project to my face so I should be okay!

    Ssajwani 14 Apr 2014 9:46 AM

    guilty as charged

    Joole 14 Apr 2014 9:44 AM

    I'm guilty of the first point on the list! :P I've never slept on a silk pillowcase but I really love sleeping on my cotton one.. it's so comfy.. I'll try my best with my anti-aging skin care but I don't think I can compromise comfort for beauty

    ModernSnowWhite 14 Apr 2014 9:43 AM

    I don't own a silk pillowcase, but where I live silk would make you sweat lol

    IndieAna 14 Apr 2014 9:35 AM

    Silk pillowslip is now on my wishlist!

    Misy Rose 14 Apr 2014 9:27 AM

    I'm good with all three so thank goodness! I don't use a night cream but I do moisturise.

    Chickybabe1 14 Apr 2014 9:22 AM

    I am guilty of a couple of these ones...oops.

    Beautybabe140194 14 Apr 2014 9:14 AM

    I don't sleep with a silk pillowcase but I tend to sleep on my back anyway.

    talk-a-lot 14 Apr 2014 9:09 AM

    I must admit I don't sleep on silk pillowslips. I do however change my pillowcases often.

    Hayley_22 14 Apr 2014 8:21 AM

    i leave the air con on but bit hard not too when its super cold or super hot

    Tee631 14 Apr 2014 8:15 AM

    I am guilty of switching the air con

    strike77 14 Apr 2014 8:02 AM

    Omg I need to try a silk pillowcase

    Oonga 14 Apr 2014 7:49 AM

    Love my silk pillow cases! I bought mine from Lilysilk.com (click on australian version) they were cheapest i found and arrived within days.

    Roxymisha 14 Apr 2014 7:44 AM

    I don't use silk pillowcases. I like the feel of fresh cotton and ensure my pillowcases are changed regularly.

    Rose_P 14 Apr 2014 6:49 AM

    I've been wanting to buy a silk pillowcase for ages. I've seen the Slip ones at a local hair supplies shop, and often been tempted to buy one. I've put it on my Mother's Day wish list. Pink please!

    Beautynutter 14 Apr 2014 6:46 AM

    I need to get a silk pillowcase soon.

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