睡觉时做到这些可预防皱纹
Sleep on your back Sleeping on your stomach or on of your sides means there is constant pressure on your face. Over time, this action will produce unwanted sleep lines. You can remedy this by sleeping on your back, says Dr. Jaliman, this way you will not apply any pressure to your face. For many people though, this might be uncomfortable, and you can't control your involuntary sleep movement leading you to a side or stomach position. But, you can practice and can get used to it over time. Not a back-sleeper? Get a special pillow Dr. Jaliman recommends the NIGHT Pillow ($150; amazon.com) for sleep. "It has many benefits including minimizing wrinkles, supporting clean skin, and assisting with hydrating your skin cells, which helps prevent the formation of fine lines," she says. Upgrade your pillowcase If you just can't get comfortable sleeping on your back, you can still prevent those pillowcase-induced wrinkles by upgrading from cotton to silk or satin. "With a silk pillowcase, your skin slides on the pillow," says Dr. Jaliman. In other words, there is less traction and your face won't "crunch" against it like it does on a cotton pillow. Try a retinol Retinol may be the most powerful tool in your anti-aging arsenal. The vitamin A derivative teaches your skin to act young again by stimulating the collagen that prevents fine lines. Dermatologists consistently recommend using the strongest cream your skin can tolerate (which may require a prescription), but there are plenty of over-the-counter options, such as Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle Moisturizer ($15; amazon.com). Wear night cream Night creams are heavy, ultra-moisturizing lotions that you probably couldn't get away with wearing during the day (glowing is one thing, greasy is another). Choose one that contains hyaluronic acid, which helps plump and firm the skin. Health's editors love Garnier's Ultra-Lift Miracle Sleeping Cream ($14; amazon.com). Get a full night's rest It might sound obvious, but getting the right amount of sleep is necessary. "It is important to sleep 7 to 8 hours a night to rejuvenate the skin," says Dr. Jaliman. "That's why it's called beauty sleep!" |