SKIN CLOCK - Eat your way to better Skin & Sleep
Posted on September 01 2025
Did you know that the time we eat our last meal before bed can affect the health of our skin?
A journal article from the University of Texas revealed that irregular eating patterns led to changes in the circadian rhythm of the skin, affecting the activity levels of an important enzyme that helps with the skin’s defense against UV damage. While this study involved the use of mice as the subjects, researchers still put forward that a regular eating schedule—ideally 4-6 hours before bedtime—will better maintain the functioning of your “skin clock.”
Late-night snacking is also linked to disrupted sleep, and we all know how important optimal sleep is to give our skin and overall body the time to rest and recover.
Also, when we do get those late-night cravings, why is it usually for the more “junky” foods—like chips or my guilty pleasure almond dark chocolate clusters, unfortunately, many of the more sugary, fatty, or dairy-heavy snacks have links to triggering acne, while highly-processed foods have also been shown to accelerate aging.
Milene