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The Science Behind Sleep-Deprived Skin

Discover how sleep deprivation affects your skin's health and appearance. Learn the science behind sleep-deprived skin, its symptoms, and how to rejuvenate your complexion with expert tips and advice. Get your glow back!

The Science Behind Sleep-Deprived Skin THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE CONCEPT OF BEAUTY SLEEP

You can almost always tell when a person is sleep-deprived, as it shows immediately in their skin, mood, and overall health.

Our bodies depend on a good night’s sleep for rest and recovery from the day's stressors. During eight hours of sleep, our bodies go through three distinct stages that contribute to our overall well-being and aid in the nightly restoration of our skin.

Without regular, quality sleep, your skin’s ability to repair and rejuvenate itself is impaired. You may notice an increase in fine lines, uneven pigmentation, inflammation, and reduced elasticity in your skin.

Simply put, your lack of sleep may contribute to your breakouts or make you look older than your actual years.

The Science Behind Sleep-Deprived Skin GROWTH HORMONE REDUCTION

Your pituitary gland produces somatotropin, the human growth hormone, during the first three hours of sleep. However, if you don't get adequate rest, you may not be producing enough of it.

This hormone helps to repair damaged skin cells and contributes to the maintenance of youthful and healthy skin. Without somatotropin, the daily breakdown in your skin doesn’t get a chance to repair overnight. Over time this can lead to more visible signs of aging.

Inadequate somatotropin further accelerates the aging process by breaking down collagen and elastic tissue, causing loose skin and wrinkles to develop.

The Science Behind Sleep-Deprived Skin DECREASED LEVELS OF MELATONIN

During the middle two hours of sleep, your levels of melatonin increase. Melatonin is a hormone responsible for regulating your circadian rhythm (sleep/wake patterns). It acts as an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radicals – unstable atoms that cause illness and aging.

The Science Behind Sleep-Deprived Skin poor blood circulation

Poor oxygen-rich blood circulation to your skin leads to dull, lifeless skin. You lose your rosy cheeks.

The Science Behind Sleep-Deprived Skin what can you do about it?
  1. Get some rest. The first thing to do is create a bedtime routine and stick to it. If you decide to hit the pillow at 10 p.m., go to bed every night at that hour. Strive for 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
  2. Elevate your head with an extra pillow or bed wedge. This reduces snoring, acid reflux, and nasal drip—all of which can limit the quality of your sleep and affect the appearance of your skin.
  3. Wash your face to remove oils, dirt, and makeup before bedtime. 
  4. Apply skin-repairing serums at night. Reparative and restorative active ingredients are much more effective when applied at night. While you sleep, your skin can focus on repairing itself since it isn’t defending itself from the sun and free radicals (harmful environmental molecules). Blood flow is also more consistent, and this helps your skin benefit from the tissue-repairing ingredients in your treatment products.
  5. Apply Time Freeze eye serum or Dark Circle eye serum about 15 minutes before turning in for the night. This gives them a chance to work rather than merely rubbing off on the pillowcase.

The Science Behind Sleep-Deprived Skin TREATMENT and prevention for sleep-deprived skin around THE eyes
TIME FREEZE EYE SERUM

Time Freeze eye serum reduces the depth of wrinkles around the eyes caused by the contraction of facial expression muscles. It visibly improves the skin's elasticity by building up collagen and decreasing wrinkle progression.

This formulation contains a special blend of active ingredients that firms the eye contour and strengthens vessels and tissues around the eyes.

It stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which restore the strength of the vascular wall, and it also promotes the re-densification of the skin.

Time Freeze Eye serum transforms tired, dull, aging skin into a glowing and youthful complexion.

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DARK CIRCLE EYE SERUM

A powerful formulation that targets dark circles, puffiness, and signs of aging to deliver radiant and energized eyes.

Dark circle eye serum contains 1% Vitamin K1 and 0.15% Vitamin A (Retinol) entrapped in a polymeric delivery system that gradually releases the entrapped vitamins to penetrate the epidermis and the dermis.

Combining active ingredients improves microvascular integrity and microcirculation, reduces swelling, and stimulates the skin’s firmness.

This has a dual effect of reducing dark circles and spider veins and shrinking puffy areas, resulting in smooth and vibrant skin.

Treatment for sleep deprived eyes

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A potent firming formulation specifically designed to target lines, wrinkles, puffiness, and sagging skin beneath the eyes. The serum tightens the skin upon application and has a long-lasting impact, significantly contributing to an uplifted and defined face contour.

Its power derives from key ingredients such as Argireline known for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by inhibiting neural signals that cause facial muscles to tense, indirectly leading to a smoother skin surface. Bioskinup Contour™, a blend of botanical extracts, offers anti-edema properties that mitigate puffiness.

Retinol, specifically in the form of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a less irritating retinoid, facilitates cellular renewal, aiding the skin in appearing firm and reducing the visibility of age-related changes. Furthermore, antioxidants, such as Tocopherol (Vitamin E), guard against harmful free radicals, fostering the resilience of the skin.


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A high-potency solution targeting aging signs in the eye area, particularly dark circles. The serum hinges on medical-grade Vitamin K1 or Phylloquinone, noted in dermatological literature for its role in the body's blood clotting process, which can assist in fading the appearance of dark circles.

Additionally, Bioskinup Contour™, an innovative blend of botanical extracts, helps reduce puffiness and fatigue signs. The inclusion of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a gentle retinoid, promotes skin cell turnover, mitigating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

In synergy, antioxidants, notably Tocopherol (Vitamin E), provide a protective shield against environmental stressors, while peptides, the building blocks of proteins, support the skin's natural structure, aiding in maintaining the skin's firmness and elasticity.


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