Beauty Sleep University: Skin Faculty

Sometimes the causes of acne can seem inexplicable. Creams, treatments, holistic or homemade acne remedies—you’ve tried it all. You’ve even tried praying to the acne gods, and yet you can’t seem to get rid of those little angry pimples that pop up all over your face (and sometimes your body too). If nothing seems to be working, then you may be missing a vital step in your routine. Here are the most common causes of acne, as well as some of the quickest fixes to deal with problematic pimples.

Most people know of copper as a good conductor often used in electronics. It’s also an essential trace mineral that our bodies need to absorb iron. But did you know that copper also supports skin health, stimulates collagen production, prevents acne breakouts, and can even reduce the appearance of wrinkles?

We’ve all woken up after a night of salty snacks and binge-watching to find a bloated complexion looking back at us in the mirror. But sometimes it may seem like you’re doing everything right and you still have a swollen face and puffy eyelids in the morning.

Swimsuit season is coming up! But with all that sun exposure, you should make sure you’re protecting your skin from premature aging and wrinkling. Aside from the face, one of the most prevalent areas where we first start to notice wrinkles is the décolletage (also known as the neck and chest).

As the old proverb says: the eyes are the window to the soul. Unfortunately, swollen eyelids can sometimes block the view, shuttering the blinds on your beauty. But you don’t have to stand for swelling. Fight puffiness and let your soul shine through with these simple tips.

Looking for a skincare regime that will help fight fine lines and wrinkles, but don’t know where to start? Worried about the creases that have cropped up around your neck and chest? You’re not alone.

You’re a hydration goddess. Your water bottle is always full to the brim and your face is dewy with moisturizers. Dry skin, who is she? But lately, you’ve been waking up with puffy under eyes, swollen eyelids and general bloating around your face and body. How do you stay hydrated this summer without retaining extra water?

WHAT ARE SLEEP WRINKLES?
These are sleep lines on the face caused specifically when the skin is deformed due to contact with the pillow while you sleep on your side or stomach.
With age, these pillow wrinkles stop fading away in the morning and become permanent.
Often, the sleep creases form along the lines of existing expression wrinkles, making them deeper and more prominent.
The average head weighs 11 lbs, creating a lot of pressure on your skin when sleeping on the side or stomach.