10/1/13
Women ages 30-49 who report poor sleep are more likely than women who report having a good night of sleep to have increased signs of skin aging and are more likely to have a negative assessment of their own skin and appearance, according to research by Estee Lauder and University Hospitals Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Poor quality sleepers, based on duration, show increased signs of fine lines, uneven pigmentation, slackening of the skin, and reduced elasticity.
Meanwhile, good quality sleepers recover more efficiently from stressors to the skin, such as sunburn.
Poor sleepers also are more likely than women who receive good rest to be obese (44% vs. 23%).
SOURCES: Estee Lauder, Tara Eisenberg, 767 Fifth Ave., 38th Fl., New York, NY 10153; 212-572-4140; teisenbe@estee.com; www.esteelauder.com.
University Hospitals Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Jennifer Guerrieri, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106; 216-844-2555; jennifer.guerrieri@uhhospitals.org; www.uhhospitals.org.
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