But what you might not know is how many other beauty consequences your snooze habits might be costing you.
Good news: Gone are the days of walking around feeling (and looking) like Godzillas little sister.
Youre a stomach or side sleeper.
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Sleeping on your stomach not only causes back pain, but leads to wrinkles as well, says Breus.
This is because youre placing your face directly on the pillow, which causes friction on the skin.
In fact, stomach sleepers often see more pronounced forehead linesmarks that even heavy retinol cant cure.
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Sleeping facedown on the pillow can also leaving you with breakouts the following day.
The position causing the second-most amount of damage to that precious mug of yours is sleeping on your side.
Both experts agree that your best bet is to conk out face-upa.k.a on your back.
If youre lucky enough to sleep naturally on your back, be sure to keep your head elevated.
More incentive to steal all the pillows!
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2.
You continually forget to remove your makeup before bed.
It can also cause dryness, irritation and infection.
Youre not getting enough sleep.
This process includes making new collagen, improving circulation, and reducing under-eye puffiness.
Score better sleep by aiming for seven to nine hours and establishing a consistent bedtime routine.
You rely on a drink of alcohol to help get you ready for sleep.
The same goes for caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea, and soda.
Related:11 Bad Beauty Habits To Break ASAP
5.
Youre not washing your sheets and pillowcases often enough.
Pretty nasty, right?
To take your snooze care one step further, Schlessinger recommends investing in a silk pillowcase.
You dont wear your hair up while you snooze.
The smooth fabric leads to less breakouts, tangles, static, and frizz, he says.
Related:18 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Without Realizing It
7.
Your room temperature is too high or too cold at night.
Cranking up the heat on cold winter nights can be very drying on your skin, says Schlessinger.
One way to counteract this is by using a humidifier.
Aim for around 66 degrees Fahrenheit, but take cues from your level of comfort.
Youre not applying skincare products before bed.
And dont forget to apply a neck cream as part of your routine, reminds Schlessinger.
His favorite: NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream ($67,LovelySkin.com).
