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Is There Such Thing As Beauty Sleep?

Beauty Sleep. Photograph of unmade bed by Annie Spratt

Photograph by Annie Spratt

The term “beauty sleep” has become a form of expressive language, but there’s some serious science behind the simple statement

The term “beauty sleep” has become a form of expressive language, but there’s some serious science behind the simple statement.

Studies have demonstrated over the last century the effects that sleep, or lack thereof, can have on your health and overall appearance.

A good night’s sleep should be considered part of your beauty routine, just like any product or healthy habit you’ve adopted. A lack of

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