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A member asked:

I know the recommended hrs of sleep one needs is 7 to 8 hrs but to get what they say "your beauty sleep" how long is that? or it just the wayu sleep

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Beauty Sleep: Beauty sleep is an everyday expression that has some science behind it. Too complex to write out here. Please see the following articles: www.sleepdex.org/beautysleep.htm beauty sleep - the science. Beauty sleep is not a myth and sleep does lessen the severity of wrinkles in the face and neck, at least temporarily. www.therepublic.com/view/story/beautysleep/beautysleep.

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Answered 11/10/2013

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