Sleep and Your Skin: What the Research Says About Beauty Sleep

The phrase beauty sleep gets used a lot, and there is some real science behind it. Researchers have looked at how sleep quality relates to the skin, with interesting results.

What the research found

A study comparing good and poor sleepers found that poor sleep quality was associated with more visible signs of skin ageing, with slower recovery of the skin barrier after a stress, and with lower self-rated satisfaction with appearance (Oyetakin-White et al., 2015, PMID 25266053). It is a single study, but it lines up with what many people notice after a run of bad nights.

Why sleep matters for skin

Overnight is when the body focuses on rest and repair, and the skin is part of that. Consistently poor sleep can leave skin looking dull and tired, and it is a stressor the body would rather do without.

Supporting your skin overnight

• Aim for consistent, adequate sleep, since regularity helps as much as total hours.
• Keep a simple evening routine: cleanse, treat if you wish, then moisturise.
• Use a nourishing night cream to support the skin barrier while you sleep.
• Manage everyday stress where you can, as it affects both sleep and skin.

At Verdo we stock the Medik8 Advanced Night Restore and the Medik8 Total Moisture to support your overnight routine.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. The studies cited are from peer-reviewed journals and are provided for educational context. Individual results vary. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional or dermatologist before changing your routine. Verdo Cosmetics makes no therapeutic claims about the products or services mentioned.