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A well-structured sleep routine, combined with a good skincare regimen, can do wonders for your skin’s texture and appearance
World Sleep Day 2025 educates people about healthy sleep schedules. (Image: Shutterstock)
Sleep is often called nature’s best remedy, and when it comes to skin health, this couldn’t be truer. A good night’s sleep is more than just rest—it’s an essential component of skincare. As World Sleep Day 2025 approaches, experts emphasize the profound impact sleep has on skin regeneration, hydration, and overall complexion health.
Sleep and Skin Regeneration
“Proper sleep plays a crucial role in skin health by promoting cell regeneration and collagen production,” says Dr. V.M. Gopal Menon, Ayurvedic physician, Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam. During deep sleep, blood flow to the skin increases, allowing for repair and renewal, which helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Sleep also helps regulate cortisol levels, the stress hormone responsible for inflammation and acne. By keeping cortisol balanced, sleep contributes to a calmer, clearer complexion.
Agreeing with this, Dr Chandani Jain Gupta, MBBS, MD- Dermatologist & Aesthetic Physician, Elantis Healthcare, New Delhi, explains, “Sleep is the time when skin repairs itself and regenerates. Circulation to the skin improves, allowing it to fix damage from UV rays and pollution. This process reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and under-eye circles.” Additionally, she highlights the importance of growth hormones secreted during deep sleep, which facilitate cell turnover and tissue repair. Disrupting this process can lead to puffiness, inflammation, and an increased risk of acne and sensitivity.
Hydration and Glow: The Role of Sleep in Skin Moisture
Sleep also plays a vital role in maintaining the skin’s natural hydration process. “While resting, the body restores moisture levels, keeping the skin supple and glowing,” explains Dr. Menon. Insufficient sleep disrupts this process, leading to dryness, dullness, and puffiness. Furthermore, sleep helps maintain the skin’s microbiome—the community of beneficial bacteria that protect against harmful stressors.
Dr. Shifa Yadav, Consultant Dermatologist, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, underscores why the term ‘beauty sleep’ exists: “Your skin regenerates and heals when you sleep, so a healthy, radiant complexion is only possible through adequate rest. A disrupted sleep cycle causes dullness, dark circles, and early aging.” She adds that sleep maintains hydration levels, preventing excessive dryness and puffiness, which can make skin look tired and worn-out.
How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Need for Healthy Skin?
So, what’s the magic number? Experts agree that between 7 to 9 hours of sleep is optimal for supporting skin health. “We suggest eight hours of good sleep every night to let the skin heal and renew itself,” advises Dr. Gupta.
Dr. Yadav further explains that a proper sleep regimen “assists in collagen formation, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. This World Sleep Day 2025, prioritize sleep to naturally enhance your skin’s health. Good sleep isn’t just rest; it’s skincare from within.”
The Verdict: Prioritize Sleep for Radiant Skin
A well-structured sleep routine, combined with a good skincare regimen, can do wonders for your skin’s texture and appearance. Whether it’s repairing environmental damage, keeping the skin hydrated, or regulating stress hormones, sleep is the ultimate skincare ally.
This month, let your body—and your skin—get the beauty sleep it truly deserves!
