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The Kardashian clan is known for their flawless skin and amazing glam. After years of envying their perfect skin, we finally know how the reality stars maintain their glowing complexions and keeps dark circles at bay. Kim K.'s dermatologist, Harold Lancer, MD, says that the secret to their skin doesn't lie in bottles of products and serums, but rather, in the way they sleep...
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Yup, you read that right. The way you sleep can affect your complexion and be the reason behind those pesky dark circles and under-eye puffiness. Lancer told InStyle that sleeping on your side "can cause your face to fold into the pillow and put strain on the skin around your eyes," which he says results in dark circles and puffiness.
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"To avoid this, try to sleep on your back; it doesn’t just benefit your face, but other areas of your body, like the chest, from potential wrinkles," he says. Good to know! If under-eye puffiness is your main concern, Lancer recommends sleeping with your head and chest slightly elevated on the pillow to help drain fluid from the face.
If you're a die hard side sleeper and cannot fathom the idea of sleeping on your back, then this tip will be a serious game changer. Invest in a pillow that's meant for back sleepers, as it will provide better neck support and make the transition from side sleeping to back sleeping easier!
Wamsutta Dream Zone Goose Down Back Sleeper Pillow ($179.99)
Wow! We knew that you needed to get your beauty sleep in order to have nice skin, but we had no idea that the way you slept played such a huge role. Watch out, Kim Kardashian, we're coming for your skincare game!
Do you have any skincare tips that you swear by for treating dark circles and under-eye puffiness? Let us know in the comments below!
