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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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    shannonkrueger 17 Nov 2017 4:11 PM

    I use a bamboo pillow and case and I'm sure I sleep better.

    Shop A Everyday 9 Aug 2017 11:58 PM

    In the summer, I can't sleep without a fan on

    Rpear 22 Jul 2017 7:05 AM

    Summer in cairns is ridiculous . I can't get to sleep without air con and the fan going. Plus always use cotton pillow cases. Its too hot here for silk! Even in winter I need the fan to sleep haha I never wake with face creases tho.

    Goddess..... 27 Jun 2017 1:00 AM

    Ok leaving the fan on in summer is fine because it cool's me down don't really see any harm in that & I don't use a silk pillow regardless what it say's here I can never get any sleep with those I prefer cotton one's better.

    onlyoni 6 May 2017 5:55 PM

    I knew silk pillowcases helped with hair but I didn't realise how it helped in preventing creases in your skin. I actually try to sleep on my back for this very reason.

    In summer we have to sleep with the overhead fans on low, otherwise we wouldn't get to sleep at all because of the stifling heat. I certainly use a good serum and night cream to keep my face moisturised.

    Shop A Everyday 30 Jan 2017 12:50 AM

    I seem to wake up every day with pimples, so must look into chin pimples

    Shop A Everyday 31 Dec 2016 2:32 AM

    In summer it is so lovely to sleep with the fan on

    katrina176 22 Aug 2016 9:56 PM

    I really don't like satin or silk pillowcases ! And as for the fan, i always have that on during summer every night on my face ! Won't be changing that habit in a rush, comfort comes first for me lol !

    jayla1987 4 Aug 2016 2:21 PM

    Overheard a lot about these silk pillow cases I may have to invest in one, I always worry they get a little cold though

    Sweety7 3 Aug 2016 1:17 PM

    Time to get a silk pillowcase. Have heard its good for skin and hair both.

    Vintage Chic 2 Aug 2016 12:23 PM

    I wonder if a cheap satin pillowcase would be as good as a silk one?

    Shop A Everyday 21 Jan 2016 4:07 PM

    If it is so hot you need the fan on

    miss-a-suzy 11 Aug 2015 8:28 PM

    I need a silk pillowcase... I constantly smush my face into my pillow because I find my room too bright.

    Tracey799 11 Aug 2015 6:51 PM

    Air conditioning always dries out my skin!

    helenmaree 9 Jul 2015 12:12 AM

    Yes I'm curious if satin would work just as well

    Steph Sweets 8 Jul 2015 2:19 PM

    I really need to purchase a silk pillowcase.

    mandachic 15 Mar 2015 7:06 AM

    oops guilty of 1 and 3!

    Jlgaddes 14 Mar 2015 8:37 PM

    May have to buy a silk pillowcase, but I must say I have not noticed waking with crease lines on my face.........will do anything to get a better nights sleep

    Stina24 14 Mar 2015 1:55 PM

    Oops I have to buy a silk pillow case now

    Yohanna 12 Mar 2015 3:43 AM

    Air con is the worst for the skin!!!

    CaspianMakeupAustralia 11 Mar 2015 6:55 AM

    guilty as charged

    Queen_Heidi_15 5 Mar 2015 9:47 AM

    Silk pillowcases hey! Amazing, will get one too

    Brinsley 2 Mar 2015 12:22 PM

    Gosh ... I've got to buy a silk pillowcase ... have been meaning to for ages - will do it! No more putting off! Make it happen!

    mamamickey 2 Mar 2015 9:46 AM

    Silk pillow case...... I think I shall put that one on my present list.

    Hayley644 28 Feb 2015 12:27 AM

    I do find I often end up with lines on my face in the morning from my cotton pillow case, I need to buy a silk or satin one.

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