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From red light therapy devices to sheet masks, serums, and moisturizers, there’s no shortage of beauty products designed to prevent and target fine lines and other signs of aging skin. What I never considered, though, is that there’s something else in my daily routine that could potentially be contributing to premature aging: my sleeping habits. It may not seem obvious, but even your sleeping position (I’m a side sleeper), pillowcase, and pillow could play a role in wrinkle formation.
More abrasive (and super common) pillowcase fabrics like cotton, linen, or polyester aren’t always easy on the skin. Their roughness can put a lot of stress on your more delicate facial area, making your skin dry, scratchy, and more prone to fine lines. Not only that, these fabrics can pull on your skin’s delicate barrier (especially if you tend to move around a lot while you sleep), exposing it to oxidative stress and other environmental issues.
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