Wellnest Asks If Sleep Habits Impact Skin Health

Sleep is essential for healthy skin, going far beyond what topical skincare products can achieve. During deep sleep, the body boosts collagen production, regenerates skin cells, and even enhances the absorption of skincare products. On the flip side, chronic poor sleep can worsen conditions like acne and eczema, dull and age the skin, cause dehydration, and lead to dark circles — making quality rest a cornerstone of any effective skincare routine. Dr. Green talks about this and more with her feature in Hum Nutrition on their Wellnest Blog today.

The good news is that better sleep is within reach through consistent habits: keeping regular sleep-wake times, following a calming bedtime routine, avoiding screens an hour before bed, cutting off caffeine by 2 p.m., skipping nighttime alcohol, giving yourself time to digest dinner, and sleeping in a cool, dark, quiet room. Small, steady changes to these habits can make a meaningful difference for both your overall health and your complexion.

Read about it and Dr. Green’s recommendations at https://www.humnutrition.com/blog/better-sleep/