This is How Your Sleeping Position Can Affect Your Skin

The way we sleep has a direct effect on our appearance, and the position can affect the skin. We contacted a celebrity dermatologist to discuss the skin problems associated with improper sleeping positions:

Is sleeping on your stomach a bad idea?

While many people enjoy sleeping in this manner, it is the worst possible way to sleep. While sleeping, our skin requires oxygen. This position compresses the entire face into the pillow, obstructing the follicles of the skin. As a result, clogged pores, acne, and lines develop. We are not allowed for sufficient circulation in this position, and the pressure also contributes to puffy eyes and under-eye bags. Every night, your facial structure is pressed against the pillow for 8 thousand that’s a lot of pressure on your skin. Eventually, this position will flatten your face and cause wrinkles.

What is the effect of sleeping on your side?

This position has a lower risk of skin damage than the stomach position. However, this is not the optimal position. When you sleep on your side, tremendous pressure is applied to one side. Due to the friction and pressure, it flattens the cheekbone and causes side wrinkles. Additionally, if you have applied any skincare product, it may spread on the pillow and remain unabsorbed by your skin.

What is the effect of sleeping on your back?

Sleeping on your back is the optimal sleeping position! To begin, you do not apply excessive pressure to your facial skin; this results in fewer fine lines, less flattening of the facial contours, and young and smooth skin. Additionally, your face will not come into contact with the pillowcase, preventing the exchange of oil, dirt, and grime. This will keep your skin from becoming irritated or developing zits!

 

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About the Author:

Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice.