6Lack of Sleep
Sleeping is important for the skin to sleep. People with insomnia, sleep issues, or those who do not sleep enough can be at a higher risk of milia. A lack of sleep can prevent the skin from repairing itself from inflammation and damage. Also, it can reduce the barrier function against external components in the environment. This leads to an excessive loss of water and increases skin dryness, which is associated with milia. Another effect of sleep deprivation is the drop in levels of growth hormone. Without this substance, elastic tissue and collagen can break down and cause wrinkles or loose skin to develop. [6]
