Skin Nerd: Here's why a good night's sleep is so important for your skin

How have you been sleeping lately?

Skin Nerd: Good sleep is vital for the skin to function efficiently, with studies finding that long-term sleep disturbance is associated with increased signs of ageing and diminished skin barrier function.

As a child, an early bedtime was a mode of punishment, but many of us adults long to be sent to bed with instructions not to leave until morning! A good night’s sleep is without a downside – optimal rest makes you feel good and boosts your health in many ways. Good sleep is also vital for the skin to function efficiently, with studies finding that long-term sleep disturbance is associated with increased signs of ageing and diminished skin barrier function.*

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