It's Useless To Apply Skincare, Here Are 5 Bad Effects Of Lack Of Sleep On The Skin

Illustration of the bad effects of lack of sleep (Freepik/Cookie Studio)

JAKARTA – Habits have a big influence on appearance, it seems true. Because bad habits will also put your body at risk. One of them is that poor quality sleep habits can affect your skin.

Whatever type of skincare you wear, it can be useless if you don't change habits that worsen skin beauty. As reported by the Open Access Government North America page, Wednesday, October 27, if the skin does not function properly it can affect the condition of the whole body.

Skin is the largest organ of the body. Its function is quite significant, namely helping regulate body temperature, protecting the body from infecting organisms, and playing an important role in metabolism and immune responses.

Besides the need to maintain sufficient collagen production to minimize the decline in skin function, you also need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is to get quality sleep so that bad effects on the skin are not experienced. What are the effects on the skin? Here's the explanation.

1. Decreased skin elasticity

Dehydration is the origin of these ill effects. A 2020 Korean study found that lack of sleep or only getting 4 hours of sleep per night can reduce skin elasticity levels due to dehydration. The worst effect causes desquamation or peeling of the skin.

2. Minimal regeneration ability

The skin is an organ that can repair itself from inflammation and damage. This regenerative ability is obtained when sufficient quality sleep or adequate rest.

Illustration of the bad effects of lack of sleep on the skin (Freepik)

According to Dr. Joshua Zeichner – director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital, said sleep deprivation can interfere with wound healing, increase inflammation of the skin, and even cause acne.

3. Sagging and wrinkled skin

Citing the explanation of Dr. Debra Jaliman – a dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mound Sinai, says that hormone production can decrease because you are not getting enough sleep. As reported by Insider, during sleep, the body produces hormones for the first few hours.

If you don't get enough rest, your body will not produce enough hormones that function to maintain skin thickness, collagen production, and elastic tissue can also be damaged. This causes sagging and wrinkled skin.

4. Circles appear under the eyes and red eyes

Under the eye, circles can indicate many body conditions, including when you are sleep deprived it will look like panda eyes. In line with Doctor Jaliman's explanation, lack of sleep causes the eyes to become more red and swollen. And dark circles appear under the eyes and the skin looks paler.

5. Look older

Doctor Jaliman explains, chronically poor sleep quality can make you look older than your age. Lack of rest over a long period of time can also increase the signs of intrinsic aging, such as sagging skin and wrinkles.

So, even if you use skincare that can improve your appearance from the outside, it is important to fulfill your body's internal needs, namely by resting and getting enough quality sleep. As important information for you, experts recommend getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night.

Sleep specialists say that reciprocating sleep deprivation by sleeping longer the next day will have no significant effect. The only way to restore it is to adjust your sleep pattern regularly and continuously.