{"id":82360,"date":"2019-01-02T19:40:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T14:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=82360"},"modified":"2019-04-09T19:18:26","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T13:48:26","slug":"your-sleeping-position-holds-key-to-skin-ageing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/india\/your-sleeping-position-holds-key-to-skin-ageing","title":{"rendered":"Your Sleeping Position Holds Key to Skin Ageing\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sleep is a favourite pastime for many. Isn’t the idea of falling into a deep slumber, forgetting all worries, escaping the exhaustive life and entering a totally different world enticing? Whether you love the essence of sleep or not, it is a very important part of the day nonetheless. For this is the time your body gets to relax, repair cells, and work on the immune system. But very few know sleep is closely linked with how one will age. Moreover, it is not only the duration of sleep that decides skin health. How<\/em> you sleep also plays a major role, mainly in estimating how soon you would get those dreaded wrinkles and fine lines. Forever 21, is that how you want to be seen and remembered? Then, read on to find the best sleeping positions for yourself.<\/p>\n

There are 3 basic sleeping postures and we discuss all of the aspects- the good, the bad, and the ugly.<\/p>\n

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1. Sleeping on Your Back<\/h2>\n

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Let’s start with the ideal, although not very common, sleeping position. Most health experts swear by this one. It’s not only good for your back but also a God-send gift for your skin. Let’s see how this works. Firstly, here you lie straight on the back which means you’re not applying any pressure on the skin of your face. This is what you inevitably do if you lie by your side or on your stomach. Less application of pressure causes fewer lines to develop on your skin down the road and less flattening of the contours of the face. And, ultimately your skin will stay smooth and younger for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n

Secondly, since you’re sleeping straight on the back, fluids won’t accumulate around your eyes, like they do in the other two positions. This will prevent your eyes from getting puffy. Thirdly, in this position, your face doesn’t come in the contact of the pillow, saving you from the unnecessary exchange of dirt, grime, and oils between it and your facial skin. This will prevent the development of zits and irritation. Also, this is the perfect position where you can believe your night cream (You know how good they are for putting off skin ageing!) is staying the way it should be \u2013 on the face, getting slowly absorbed through it. So, sleep straight and keep bathing in your fountain of youth.<\/p>\n

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2. Sleeping on Your Sides<\/h2>\n

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This second position falls somewhere in between the ideal ‘sleeping on back position’ and the ‘sleeping on your stomach’. In this position, you put tremendous pressure on one side of your face. This flattens your cheekbone in the contact and causes wrinkles resulting from all the pressure and friction. Although it is not the most beneficial sleeping position, it is the most common. So, here is something you should do if you can’t let go of this one. First, keep changing sides. This way no side would be subjected to pressure from the pillow for long. Secondly, choose satin or silk pillowcase and never the cotton ones. Cotton pillowcases can suck the moisture out of your skin, leaving it dry. And we all know dry skins become the canvas for the wrinkles very soon.<\/p>\n

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3. Sleeping on Your Stomach<\/h2>\n

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This position is loved by many, but unfortunately, this is the worst position you can get shuteye. Here, your face is pushed against the pillow, which puts high pressure on it. This whole arrangement leads to the obstruction of follicles of the skin. And result? Acne, clogged pores, and worst, lines. Since there’s not enough room for circulation in this position, it leads to eye bags and puffy eyes as well. Think about it, 8 hours of tension between your facial skin and the pillow, that’s just cruelty to your own skin. Also, this position spells trouble for your back as well. Avoid this position at all costs.<\/p>\n

Do you suffer from any of the skin- ageing related problem mentioned in this article? If yes, chances are you are sleeping in a wrong position. Try going for the best option, i.e. sleeping on the back. Practise it for a few weeks and get back to us with the results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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