How Does Sleep Affect My Skin?

How Does Sleep Affect My Skin?

Uncover the importance of beauty sleep with our top tips.

At Susanne Kaufmann, we believe in treating the skin by caring for the inside out – and this includes a good night's sleep. Research shows that sleep plays a crucial role in skin health, resulting in a more energised-looking complexion.

From the right skincare to ways to relax, discover our holistic well-being tips to ensure more restful nights and wake up beautifully refreshed.

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Why is Sleep Important for the Skin?

Experts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep for an important reason; to maximise the metabolism process.

At night, the skin's metabolism runs at full speed and receives a lot of oxygen. This means cell renewal is up to three times faster at night than during the day. As cells regenerate, the body rids itself of excess waste products and increases the production of collagen and elastin. These ensure the elasticity of the skin and give a fresh, plump complexion.

How Do I Support My Skin's Nightly Regeneration?

Treat your skin to an effective evening care routine with our gentle product formulations, designed for every skin type.

Step One: Cleansing

No matter how tired you are, thorough facial cleansing is important. We recommend an effective double cleansing, as loved by our founder Susanne Kaufmann. Start by applying our Deep Cleansing Oil to dry skin on the face, neck and décolleté and massage gently. Then, on top, apply the Purifying Cleansing Gel. Gently massage both products into the skin, rinsing off with lukewarm water. Lastly, use the Soothing Toner to lift dirt and brings the complexion into a healthy balance.

Step Two: Serum

In the next step, provide your skin with intensive moisture. Our lightweight serums penetrate deep into the skin to provide effective care. Each of our serums meets a specific need and offers tailored care for your skin condition.

Step Three: Night Cream

Due to the increased cell renewal, the skin can absorb regenerating active ingredients, particularly well at night. From soothing benefits to anti-oxidant effects, we developed our rich night creams based on the night-time needs of the skin.

Support your skin's night-time repair processes with the Nourishing Night Cream for dry or sensitive skin, the Moisturising Night Cream for combination skin or the Rejuvenating Night Cream to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Then, for mature or damaged skin, our Renewing Night Cream is the perfect solution.

How to Have a Restful Night

Sometimes it is difficult to switch off and sleep well after a stressful day. However, with a few simple tricks you can promote a peaceful slumber.

Tip One: Switch Off

Disconnect from digital: "Stop the use of all digital devices at least an hour before you go to bed. Blue light suppresses the body's release of melatonin, a hormone that makes us feel drowsy and tells the body to wind down for sleep.” – Susanne

To help switch off mentally, make a to-do list that you can refer to the next day and counteract circling thoughts. Small rituals also help to signal to the body that it nearing time for bed - this can be a cup of tea, a relaxing bath or even your evening skincare routine.

Tip Two: A Calm Bedroom

Regulate temperature: “Before bed, our body temperature starts to cool while the skin temperatures of our hands and feet increase. A warm foot bath helps to regulate this natural process and brings the energy down from the head, detoxifying through your feet.” – Susanne

Create a calming, relaxed atmosphere in the bedroom to help you easily drift off. A cooler temperature in the room helps because when the body temperature drops from a higher level, you fall asleep faster.

Reducing your blue light exposure is also fundamental to a good night's sleep, as Susanne explains: “Go offline once a week and devote yourself to a good book instead. As a general rule, avoid digital devices in the evenings to avoid exposure to blue light, which can disturb your sleep.”

Tip Three: The Right Pillow

While we sleep, the skin breaks down unnecessary metabolic products which leave the body through the lymph flow. This means you should pay attention to your pillow and opt for one not too thick to avoid buckling while you sleep, which would prevent lymphatic drainage. A side effect of this includes the appearance of puffy eyes and a bloated face. Spritz our Calming Pillow Spray onto your pillow just before bed and let the soothing aroma help you drift off into a peaceful slumber.

Tip Four: Your Sleeping Rhythm

If possible, we encourage keeping to the same sleeping and waking times each day. In this way, your body already adjusts to the inactive and active phases and knows when it is time to sleep. Avoid afternoon naps and lie-ins on weekends as this can throw off your body's rhythm.

Tip Five: Daily Exercise

Calm the mind: “If you live in a big city I recommend meditating, practicing light yoga or drinking a calming tea before you go to bed to help your mind unwind so you can drift more easily into a peaceful slumber.” – Susanne

Exercising during the day is beneficial to encourage sleep at night. However, it is best to leave a few hours between your workout and bedtime. The adrenaline rush can keep you awake and shorten the duration of your sleep.

For more ways to relax at night and promote your forty winks, discover a tailored body care ritual for restful sleep.

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Calming Pillow Spray

A deeply calming pillow spray featuring a blend of pure essential oils to calm, promote relaxation and help to encourage a peaceful slumber. Only available to ship to Europe.

This product was previously known as Pillow Spray calming.

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Promotes sleep

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Deep Cleansing Oil
The beginnings of beautiful skin. Master the perfect cleanse with our Deep Cleansing Oil, featuring the nourishing benefits of cold-pressed plant oils and Vitamin E to effectively remove makeup and lift impurities.

Cleansing

Lifts dirt & impurities

Removes makeup

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Purifying Cleansing Gel

A purifying cleansing gel to refresh and balance the skin and gently wash away dirt and make-up without drying. The perfect first step in your daily skincare routine. The 250ml size bottle is refillable.

This product was previously known as Cleansing Gel.

Gentle skin cleanser

Removes eye make up

Antibacterial

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Moisturising
Soothing Toner

A refreshing, gentle toner developed to restore the skin’s natural pH level and protect against environmental stress throughout the day and is especially suitable for skin prone to dryness. The 250ml size bottle is refillable.

This product was previously known as Tonic soothing.

Balances skin's pH level

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Susanne's Essential
Nutrient Serum

A skin-smoothing facial serum developed with a blend of nutrient-rich botanical extracts to deeply moisturise and nourish skin, leaving it look rejuvenated.

Discover a free, full-size Nutrient Serum in orders over €250/£200/$285, ideal to rejuvenate the complexion.

Moisturising booster

Stimulates regeneration process

Supports collagen structure

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Hydration Boost
Hyaluron Serum

A deeply hydrating serum that delivers long-lasting moisture to the skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, for a smoother, plumper, more lifted complexion.

This product was previously known as Hyaluron Serum moisturising.

Pure moisture

Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles

Replenishes the skin's moisture reserves

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Brightening
Vitamin C Complex
Efficacy meets soothing care. Illuminate the complexion and reveal smoother, younger-looking skin with this highly effective serum, infused with a potent concentration of vitamin C and an innovative trio of mushroom extracts.

Moisturising

Luminates the complexion

Soothes irritation

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Vitamin C Complex

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Nourishing Night Cream

A rich night cream formulated to help smooth away fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin’s elasticity for a visibly youthful glow. Ideal for dry and sensitive skin.

This product was previously known as Regeneration Cream Line T.

Regenerative

Cell protecting

Moisturising

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All Skin Types
Moisturising Night Cream

A powerful skin-balancing night cream developed to gently hydrate and unify, refining the look of pores for a clearer, mattified complexion. Ideal for normal and combination skin.

This product was previously known as Regeneration Cream Line F.

Regenerative

Balancing

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First Signs of Ageing
Rejuvenating Night Cream

A powerful, rich night cream that works to increase moisture levels in the skin, improving elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, for a visibly youthful glow.

This product was previously known as Regeneration Cream Line A.

Provides intensive moisture

Regenerates and renews cells

Improves collagen formation

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Renewing Night Cream
Awaken to youthful-looking skin. A powerful night cream that unlocks the skin’s natural renewal ability to boost the look of skin’s vitality and lessen the visible signs of ageing while you sleep.

Improves collagen production

Supports detoxification of the skin

Reduces fine lines and wrinkles

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