Sleep
Summary
Effectiveness
A priority when nights are insufficient: effects observed on tired appearance and perceived attractiveness, with a complementary role for the skin and muscle recovery.
Accessibility
Adjustments accessible without purchase, but protecting your nights requires changing certain habits and dealing with your time constraints.
Sleep is one of the foundations of appearance: insufficient sleep can be seen on the face and can make it appear less attractive. It also participates in muscle recovery and the functioning of the skin. If you regularly sleep too little, protecting your nights deserves a priority place in your routine.
For the majority of adults, aim for seven to nine hours of sleep, with a regular waking time. Make time to fall asleep, step out into the daylight, and prepare for a night that truly ends. The first adjustments are simple: caffeine earlier, phone put down before bed and a dark, quiet and cool room.
Sources
- How Much Sleep Is Enough? (new tab)
- Healthy Sleep Habits (new tab)
- Negative effects of restricted sleep on facial appearance and social appeal (new tab)
- Does poor sleep quality affect skin ageing? (new tab)
- The effect of acute sleep deprivation on skeletal muscle protein synthesis and the hormonal environment (new tab)
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