Ever wonder if sleep is good for your skin?

Losing shuteye means yourserums, oils, moisturizers, and masks arent getting the boost that they need.

Whats behind this heightened receptivity?Your bodys circadian rhythm, for one.

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Another factor is body temperature, which drops during sleep, causing skin temperature to rise.

When your skin ups its temp, the products that you slather on are able topermeate more easily.

And reader, let me tell you, I was hooked.

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Intrigued, I decided to call up an expert to ask what might be going on.

This affects our appearance in several ways.

First, moisture is pulled from the surface so our skin loses its otherwise dewy appearance.

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To combat this, moisture-locking ingredients such ashyaluronic acidcan help to replenish hydration within skin.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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