Acne & Sleep - Sleep and your skin .

November 10th, 2008

The simplest good deed you can do for your skin ma y surprise you: sleep! Scientists and mothers around the world agree that a good night’s sleep — at least eight hours — can do wonders for your complexion. How? A healthy, well-rested body has the resources to build a strong immune system. While a robust immune system won’t prevent acne altogether, it can help fight infection so your lesions clear up more quickly. Luckily, your body isn’t picky; uninterrupted sleep in the daytime is just as beneficial. So if you work late, sleep late — and try to maintain a regular schedule.

Recently, scientists have suggested that sun exposure is a wonderful immune booster. For years, doctors have promoted the use of spf as protection from potentially hazardous skin cancers. Only recently have they discovered that 15 minutes in the sun several times a week, without sunscreen, actually increases the body’s immune system. Just be sure to apply sunscreen if you intend to stay longer than the recommended 15 minutes.  

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