Not only diet, skin care or cosmetic therapy determine the rate of aging, but even overnight sleeping can silently leave an impression on your face, according indianexpress.
Many people have wake up with wrinkles on their cheeks or swollen eye bags. Although at first glance it is only temporary, over time, these traces can become permanent wrinkles, affecting the elasticity and balance of the face.
S sleeping on your side or lying on your stomach puts your face in the pillow, causing friction and compression, says Dr. Lakshya Bhaktyani, a physical therapist at PSRI Hospital (India).
This repetitive pressure can lead to the formation of wrinkles while sleeping, gradually turning into real wrinkles, especially around the cheeks, forehead and chin. Sleeping on your side also contributes to sagging skin in the jawline and neck due to the impact of force.
Morning grimaces or wrinkles are mostly temporary, caused by water retention or pressure from sleeping position.
However, if this condition occurs frequently, it can cause collagen breakdown, reduce elasticity and create long-term changes.
In some cases, prolonged swelling is also a sign of poor lymphatic circulation or underlying health problems.
Regarding the solution, Dr. Bhaktyani said that when sleeping, you need to adjust your posture and choose the right pillow.
Eastward sleep is considered the optimal position, because it avoids compressing facial tissue. Slight head lifts while sleeping also help limit fluid accumulation around the eyes, reducing morning swelling. In addition, silk or satin pillowcases help reduce friction compared to cotton, while acupressure pillows or active foam pillows help hold position and reduce pressure on the face.
Experts recommend that instead of focusing only on cosmetics or cosmetic interventions, paying attention to sleeping posture and resting environment will be a simple but effective step to protect the skin and maintain a long-term youthfulness.
