Natural Ways To Prevent Facial Asymmetry As You Age

Many experts recommend getting at least eight hours of sleep a night, which is the equivalent of sleeping for one-third of your life. With so much time spent sleeping, it's no surprise that how you sleep could cause facial asymmetry as you age.

One 2014 study showed that people who sleep on one side of their face, such as while sleeping on their stomachs, suffered from more facial asymmetry. An easy fix is to switch to sleeping on your back, keeping your head straight, and facing the ceiling. Some pillows are designed to help you maintain this position using a contoured dip to support the head.

For those who struggle to sleep comfortably on their backs, there's another option: silk pillowcases. When side or back sleepers routinely lay on one side of their face, they run the risk of developing asymmetrical wrinkles and fine lines. Silk pillowcases reduce friction, resulting in less skin damage on one side of your face.