{"id":1504,"date":"2022-04-30T22:10:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-30T22:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=1504"},"modified":"2022-06-02T23:00:54","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T23:00:54","slug":"causes-and-treatments-of-sleep-wrinkles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/causes-and-treatments-of-sleep-wrinkles\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s What Sleep Wrinkles Are (and How to Prevent Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture this: You wake up late, quickly wash your face, and rush out the door. You get to work, take a first sip of coffee, and finally muster up the courage to look in the mirror. And there it is: Sleep wrinkles on your face and few on your chest, too. And as the day goes on, they seem to just \u2026 stick around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep wrinkles are common. When we\u2019re younger, they disappear quickly \u2014 but as we age, they can become a more permanent fixture. But what are sleep wrinkles, exactly, what causes them, and how can you prevent them? Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/causes-and-treatments-of-sleep-wrinkles\/#What_are_sleep_wrinkles\" >What are sleep wrinkles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/causes-and-treatments-of-sleep-wrinkles\/#What_causes_sleep_wrinkles\" >What causes sleep wrinkles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/causes-and-treatments-of-sleep-wrinkles\/#How_to_prevent_sleep_wrinkles\" >How to prevent sleep wrinkles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/causes-and-treatments-of-sleep-wrinkles\/#Sleeping_on_back_to_reduce_sleep_wrinkles\" >Sleeping on back to reduce sleep wrinkles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/causes-and-treatments-of-sleep-wrinkles\/#Sleep_wrinkle_pillow\" >Sleep wrinkle pillow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/causes-and-treatments-of-sleep-wrinkles\/#Skincare_to_use_for_sleep_wrinkles\" >Skincare to use for sleep wrinkles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_sleep_wrinkles\"><\/span><a><\/a>What are sleep wrinkles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michelegreenmd.com\/sculptra-for-chest-wrinkles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Michele Green<\/a>, \u201csleep wrinkles are the fine lines and deep folds that result due to repeatedly sleeping in a position that compresses the skin, like sleeping on the side of the body or flat on the stomach as opposed to sleeping on the back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleeping on the side or on the stomach pulls the skin in different directions than it naturally would be, she explains, typically affecting areas of the body such as the face, chest, or even causing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/eye-cream-necessary\/\">eye wrinkles<\/a>. \u201cWhen we\u2019re younger, we may wake up with visible sleep wrinkles that fade away on their own. As a natural part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/what-causes-skin-to-age-and-how-to-delay-visible-signs-of-aging\/\">aging<\/a> process, though, we lose collagen,\u201d she says. \u201cCollagen is a skin protein that provides the skin with a firmness and suppleness as well as contributes to skin elasticity. As collagen is lost over time, skin laxity increases and this makes it more difficult for the skin to \u201cbounce back\u201d after repeated compression. For this reason, permanent sleep wrinkles tend to be correlated with aging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_sleep_wrinkles\"><\/span><a><\/a>What causes sleep wrinkles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Dr. Green explains it, wrinkles caused by sleeping (including chest wrinkles from sleeping) typically happen when sleeping on the side of the body as opposed to flat on the back, because the skin is being pulled in directions that are out of the ordinary throughout the day. \u201cThe friction and tugging that occurs through the night when we sleep on our side or on our stomach can contribute to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles on the face as well as on the chest,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prevent_sleep_wrinkles\"><\/span><a><\/a>How to prevent sleep wrinkles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to avoid wrinkles while sleeping, there are few easy action steps you can take ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleeping_on_back_to_reduce_sleep_wrinkles\"><\/span><a><\/a>Sleeping on back to reduce sleep wrinkles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sorry, side sleepers, but side sleeping causes wrinkles. So one of the first action steps you can take is to change your sleeping position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSleeping on your back is the best way to prevent the formation of sleep wrinkles,\u201d Dr. Green says. \u201cSleeping flat on the back eliminates any compression of the face and chest that would occur in other sleeping positions, alleviating pressure on these areas of the body that contributes to the development of sleep wrinkles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_wrinkle_pillow\"><\/span><a><\/a>Sleep wrinkle pillow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If sleeping on your back feels impossible (or if you want to put some extra prevention measures in place), try sleeping with silk sheets and pillows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSilk is a hypoallergenic and tightly woven fabric that\u2019s similar in pH to human skin, making it soothing, gentle, and protective for the skin during a night\u2019s rest,\u201d Dr. Green says. \u201cThe smooth properties of silk help to minimize friction against skin, ultimately reducing friction and helping to prevent the formation of wrinkles and fine lines that can be caused by fabric pulling on the skin when tossing and turning overnight. Using a silk pillowcase and eye mask can make a big difference in your beauty regimen!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skincare_to_use_for_sleep_wrinkles\"><\/span><a><\/a>Skincare to use for sleep wrinkles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper skincare is crucial to preventing and treating sleep wrinkles, too. Topical treatments like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/doctors-notes\/how-retinoids-reduce-wrinkles-in-anti-aging-products\/\">retinoids (vitamin A)<\/a> or night creams can be helpful, and Dr. Green recommends skin-resurfacing lasers, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe laser is used to create controlled, precise micro injuries in the skin, triggering the natural wound healing process of the skin,\u201d she explains. \u201cThrough this process, new collagen and elastin are produced, ultimately resulting in a smoother skin texture and a reduction in the overall appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other more invasive options can include fillers or Botox, according to Dr. Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While sleep wrinkles are common as we age and our skin begins to lose collagen, there\u2019s a lot you can do to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/shop\/redefine-regimen\/p\/HAAGR\">minimize wrinkles<\/a>. So work on becoming a back sleeper, invest in a silk pillowcase, and load up on the right skincare products. 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