JAKARTA - Everyone has different sleeping habits. There are some people who sleep using socks, which turns out to have various benefits.
Quoted from the Cleveland Clinic, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, here are some of the benefits of wearing socks while sleeping that you should know.
1. Helps you fall asleep faster
Sleeping in socks can make you fall asleep faster. This is because socks warm the feet, which makes the blood vessels dilate and lowers the core body temperature.
The decrease in body core temperature signals drowsiness to the brain, which is a sign to the body that it's time to sleep. Thus, a person can sleep faster and longer.
2. Make the body temperature stable
Too cold temperatures at night will make it difficult for someone to sleep. However, too hot temperatures can also interfere with a good night's sleep.
Therefore, socks help lower the body's core temperature at night and become more stable, not too cold or too hot.
"Wearing socks while sleeping can help regulate body temperature so that it won't rise and fall too often," said Sleep Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aparna Bhat, MD.
3. Protect the skin
Another benefit of wearing socks while sleeping is protecting the skin. If you want to moisturize the skin, then you can use lotion before going to bed, then use socks.
This method will help with maximum skin care throughout the night, to avoid dry feet. For people with diabetes or peripheral artery disease (PAD), wearing socks also reduces the risk of open wounds on the feet due to friction with the bed sheet.
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