Saima Ikram
Sleep is the closest thing to the fountain of youth because it is a natural way for your body to repair itself. Good quality sleep leads to a long list of benefits for your looks but the key is to get enough of it. Getting less sleep can affect your appearance by treating puffy eyes, bad skin, wrinkles, and can even help in weight loss.
Following are the five physical benefits that can be attained by getting a good amount of sleep, atleast for 6 hours:
Repairing of collagen-producing cells:
During sleep, your body produces growth hormones which heal your body in numerous ways. It repairs the collagen-producing cells that are necessary to fill out your skin and prevent the formation of wrinkles. The production of growth hormones makes sure that enough collagen is produced to keep the skin tight and elastic. This allows your skin to repair acne and scarring across the body. Moreover, the quality of your hair and nails improve and they become shiner as well as stronger.
The body produces melatonin:
Melatonin is a chemical that serves as an antioxidant to fight off the dark spots, fine lines, and skin cancers. This chemical is produced in your body while you sleep and helps protect your skin against the harmful effects of the UV radiation. This is the reason; many dermatologists also suggest the application of melatonin for skin-level health benefits.
Helps muscles internally:
Good quality sleep is not just necessary for your outward appearance; it also helps your muscles internally. Enough sleep provides your body with a chance to repair torn muscles and ligaments that are most important when you are trying to build muscles or to tone your body.
You are less hungry:
Your sleep also affects your hunger patterns. When you get less amount of sleep, there is likely an overproduction of the hormone ghrelin which is responsible for increasing your appetite. Sleeping less makes you feel hungry and prevents your body from feeling satisfied when you do eat. Therefore, get enough sleep and you will be surprised to know how much excess weight you lose without any major workout.
Reduces puffy eyes:
When you get a good amount of sleep, it improves your blood flow to the top layer of your skin, particularly to the face. This reduces the overall puffiness under eyes and helps to heal the under eye dark circles. Therefore, get an adequate amount of sleep and drink plenty of water to look more alert, happier, healthier, and more beautiful.
