Getting 8 hours of shut-eye can do wonders for your mood, energy and stamina. But did you know that it can actually make you better too? They don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing! Check out the details on how getting a good night’s rest can help your complexion, your eyes and more!

1. Sleep for Your Skin – If you’re noticing your complexion is looking a little worn and dull lately, take a moment to consider your sleeping habits. Lack of sleep can be directly affect your skin tissues, leaving them vulnerable to premature aging. Why? It’s when we sleep that our skin repairs any damage it might have undergone that day. Get eight hours of shut-eye to keep your skin looking gorgeous.

2. Keep off Colds – Sneezing and coughing uncontrollably isn’t going to get you any dates. Getting an adequate amount of sleep increases your body’s auto-immune defenses, so you’ll have a better chance of warding off that cold. After all, nobody wants to get close to Ms. Sniffles.

3. Pretty Woman – It’s no secret that you look different if you’ve gotten 8 hours of sleep verses four. But did you know that you’ll probably be rated more attractive after a complete night of snoozing? A study in Sweden concluded that through a study of 23 males and females who had 8 hours of sleep and were photographed, and then depriving them of sleep for 31 hours and photographing them again. Other participants were asked to rate these photos (which were standardized), and the results showed that the sleep-deprived individuals were rated as less attractive, less healthy and tired.

4. Bad Bags – One of the most noticeable signs that you haven’t gotten enough sleep is are those horrendous dark circles and under your eyes. While we’re always looking for ways to hide puffy bags, the truth is that it’s easier to prevent them than conceal them. Make it a priority to snooze 15 minutes earlier every night, especially if you’re getting less than 6.5 hours of sleep. When all else fails, try these tips:

Cover Up
Deflect Darkness With Eye Shadow
Puffy Eyes

So how can you get the sleep your body craves? Here are some of our best tip guides:

7 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired
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