It happens to everyone eventually; no longer are you able to wake up, slap on some BB cream and head out of the door…now you have to wait for the extra-deep creases on your face to disappear, and if you’re particularly unlucky, this can sometimes take until lunch time! Age related line are one thing, but sleeping related wrinkles seem like adding insult to injury. There are, however, a few tips you can try which will minimise your chances to waking up with a face like Gordon Ramsey, and we thought we’d put a few of them together in a handy “beauty sleep” guide:
Sleep on your back
This may seem obvious, but if you’re sleeping on your back, your face isn’t in contact with the pillow which means your face won’t have a chance to get all smooshed up (yes, that’s definitely the scientific term for it…!). Sleeping on your back is also better for your digestive health, as well as being better for your spine and hips, so trying to adjust the way you sleep could be beneficial in many ways. If you find yourself rolling in the night, try sleeping with a pillow at your side, which will hopefully help to stop you from turning over.
Invest in a silk pillowcase
Silk pillowcases may be on the expensive side, but the softer, smoother material is much gentler on your skin and won’t promote deep creases in the way that cotton or linen cases do. Silk is also much better for your hair and you’ll notice that you wake up with far sleeker locks when you sleep on silk.
Intensive Night Cream
Opting for a rich, intensive night cream such as Decleor Iris Rejuvenating Night Balm or Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum will drastically decrease your chances of waking up with deep lines as they both contain active ingredients which encourage the plumping of fine lines and wrinkles while you sleep. They also deeply moisturise the skin, an essential factor in the fight against the signs of ageing.
Drink Water
Proper hydration can make an enormous difference to the appearance and health of our skin and drinking plenty of water will ensure that fine lines and wrinkles, as well as sleep related creases, stay at bay for as long as possible. If you struggle to drink lots of water in a day, try a refreshing herbal tea or a water infuser, which allows you to infuse water with fresh fruit and veg, such as strawberries and cucumber, giving you essential vitamins as well as rehydration.
Wash Up
Having clean skin while you sleep is also important in the fight against wrinkles. Leaving skin clogged with dirt and make-up from the day will increase the chance of spots forming, but will also inhibit the growth of new skin cells, which will leave you skin looking tired and lacklustre. Wash your face with Decleor Youth Cleansing Milk for gentle cleansing and extra protection against the signs of ageing.