Why sleep is good for skin
How a good night's rest can do wonders for your health
By: Luba Bogopolskaya
Issue date: 11/20/06 Section: Leisure
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It's tiring to hear about the benefits of getting eight hours of sleep each night and drinking eight glasses of water each day. If it's such a wonderful remedy, why aren't we all in perfect health?
According to an online article, "Sleep In. It's Good For Your Skin," the latest research shows that besides giving us enough energy to last for the day, a good night's sleep takes us one step closer to having flawless skin. Going to bed early can be more effective than buying the latest L'Oreal moisturizing cream if we decide to make sleep one of our top priorities.
Gwen Flamberg, beauty director of Fitness magazine explains, "with today's frenetic lifestyles, many women find ways to rejuvenate their mind and body through exercise, massage or even meditation. New research shows that our skin needs that same periodic 'boost.' "
Do not underestimate the effectiveness of sleep when it comes to repairing skin damage. Each day, the face is exposed to pollution and radiation from the sun. Add that to stress-caused irritation and you start feeling overwhelmed by how quickly your skin can become dry and dull. At the same time, as most Baruch students know, giving up a few hours of sleep does not come as a matter of choice, but as a necessity in order to succeed in a competitive school environment.
Rosita Huang, 18, freshman, says she doesn't get the desired amount of sleep "because there is always so much to do and never enough time." She has to worry about tests and weekly assignments, extracurricular activities and a part-time job along with trying to find time to have a social life.
Procrastination is often what makes students stay up late. If you'd rather watch an extra episode of your favorite show instead of going to bed an hour earlier, you should remember the quick fix to the dark eye circles: concealer. It is a limited treatment and cannot reverse the stress that a lack of sleep will do to the skin. Instead, you should apply a little bit of moisturizer or night cream before bed.
According to an online article, "Sleep In. It's Good For Your Skin," the latest research shows that besides giving us enough energy to last for the day, a good night's sleep takes us one step closer to having flawless skin. Going to bed early can be more effective than buying the latest L'Oreal moisturizing cream if we decide to make sleep one of our top priorities.
Gwen Flamberg, beauty director of Fitness magazine explains, "with today's frenetic lifestyles, many women find ways to rejuvenate their mind and body through exercise, massage or even meditation. New research shows that our skin needs that same periodic 'boost.' "
Do not underestimate the effectiveness of sleep when it comes to repairing skin damage. Each day, the face is exposed to pollution and radiation from the sun. Add that to stress-caused irritation and you start feeling overwhelmed by how quickly your skin can become dry and dull. At the same time, as most Baruch students know, giving up a few hours of sleep does not come as a matter of choice, but as a necessity in order to succeed in a competitive school environment.
Rosita Huang, 18, freshman, says she doesn't get the desired amount of sleep "because there is always so much to do and never enough time." She has to worry about tests and weekly assignments, extracurricular activities and a part-time job along with trying to find time to have a social life.
Procrastination is often what makes students stay up late. If you'd rather watch an extra episode of your favorite show instead of going to bed an hour earlier, you should remember the quick fix to the dark eye circles: concealer. It is a limited treatment and cannot reverse the stress that a lack of sleep will do to the skin. Instead, you should apply a little bit of moisturizer or night cream before bed.
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