{"id":8670,"date":"2018-02-06T15:10:52","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T19:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedailyscrub.com\/?p=8670"},"modified":"2020-04-23T09:08:13","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T13:08:13","slug":"dr-g-weighs-in-on-sleep-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailyscrub.com\/dr-g-weighs-in-on-sleep-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. G Weighs in on Sleep & Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Waking up looking refreshed requires more than just the absence of under eye darkness or puffiness, the skin tells the story. To understand better what actually happens to our bodies and minds while we sleep and why it is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, we sat down with Dr. G<\/a> to get the scoop.<\/p>\n

What controls sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hormones play a major part of healthy sleep. Melatonin is a hormone made in the brain by the pineal gland and helps to regulate the sleep wake cycle. Human growth hormone or (GH) is released during sleep and hence it\u2019s name, helps to regenerate and grow healthy cells. Studies have shown that ingesting oral melatonin before bed can increase growth hormone by over 150%. As melatonin levels decline with age, only minuscule amounts of the small quantities produced by those suffering from sleep problems actually reach the skin. Ingesting melatonin before bedtime is extremely effective in getting the hormone levels back in balance and delivering a healthy sleep.<\/p>\n

Other studies have shown that going straight to the source and applying melatonin directly to the skin may allow those suffering from insomnia to benefit from it\u2019s rejuvenating powers, not only for restoring the appearance and texture of skin, but also in getting a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

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What ingredients should we use night and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The restorative power of sleep is vital for rejuvenating and repairing the skin and is controlled by the hormone melatonin. Melatonin production increases and peaks around 2am, so applying a night cream before bed enhances your skin\u2019s ability to rest and reset. Wearing anti-aging products at night allows skin to absorb all the nutrients and ingredients while being in a relaxed state and out range of UV rays and pollution.<\/p>\n

During the nighttime hours, the skin springs into action to repair itself back\u00a0into balance through a restorative and renewal process.The most potent anti-aging ingredients to look for in a night cream include: Retinoids, Peptides and Melatonin. The efficacy of melatonin as a topical agent also offers a promising avenue to enhance the skin\u2019s nightly repair cycle.<\/p>\n