Just as our bodies needs food and water to  perform different biological functions, they also need six to eight hours of power packed and sound sleep to function properly. Sound sleep makes us cheerful, positive, provides us with the energy we need to think creatively and perform our work efficiently.

Moreover, uninterrupted sleep will also ensure a clear, glowing and healthy complexion. Here are seven positive connections between good sleep and beautiful skin:

Prevents Aging

As our body rest, our cells and tissues undergo a self-renewal process whereby the dead cells are being replaced by the new ones. Research states that in the deepest hours of our sleep, production of two hormones namely insulin and cortisol decreases which in turn stimulate production of collagen. Collagen is the building blocks of our skin which makes the skin cells firm and elastic. Moreover, collagen also helps in repairing skin damage caused by dirt and sun-rays which are one of the main causes of skin aging.

Prevents Acne

Sleep deprivation is one of the main acne culprits because it increases the production of cytokines. These are inflammatory in nature and interfere with the production of natural lipid causing acne. Moreover, stress results in the secretion of excess sebum from our skin resulting in acne. Lack of adequate sleep also interferes with the proper functioning of insulin in our body resulting in increase of blood sugar level, which is another important cause of acne. So sound sleep is a must to avoid all these skin problems.

Promotes Healthy Glow

The old proverb beauty sleep is not a myth. It is true that a power nap helps in restoring the natural balance of the skin and helps to keep the skin cells hydrated and elastic. Thus depriving your body from proper sleep will make it appear dull, dehydrated and make it much more sensitive as well. As we sleep, our skin cells renew and impart a healthy youthful glow to our skin.

Prevent Dark Circles

Dark circles and under eye bags makes us look really sick, tired and dull. This primarily results from depriving your body from adequate sleep. These unwelcoming marks on our facial skin can be completely erased by giving your body an ample amount of rest every day.

Boost Beauty Product Benefits

Beauty products, especially the ones that we apply before going to sleep are more effective when we are in deep sleep. The rich ingredients of these products can penetrate deep through the pores on our skins and act accordingly during the third stage of our sleep i.e. delta stage thus ensuring healthy, nourished skin.

Proper Functioning of Immune System

Proper sleep is also important for the proper functioning of the immune system. When we are sleeping our body is not under any kind of emotional tension gets the opportunity to repair and restore damaged skin cells with much more efficiency. Therefore, adequate amount of sleep is essential for getting flawless and naturally glowing skin.

The bottom line is go to bed early and sleep for at least seven hours to minimize wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots and other signs of aging and get the same effect as that of non-surgical face lift.