If you don’t sleep well night after night, your skin might not hold onto moisture as well, making it more prone to drying out—compared to people who sleep soundly.

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Does poor sleep quality affect skin ageing?

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2015 Jan

People who didn’t sleep well had drier, less protected skin than those who slept well, meaning their skin barrier wasn’t working as good — exactly what the claim says.

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Does poor sleep quality affect skin ageing?

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DOI: 10.1111/ced.12455

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