KEY DREAM HOURS FOR REPAIRING YOUR SKIN

Skin repair “rush hours”, when the genes responsible for renewing damaged cells ramp up activity, have been identified by scientists.

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Experts at skincare brand No7, working with the University of Manchester, suggest timing is the secret to achieving optimal results when using anti-ageing serums.

Their study revealed the process follows a 24-hour cycle that peaks between 2am and 4am - but overexposure to the sun wreaks havoc with this natural rhythm. It suggests the body is likely to produce a larger amount of skin repair proteins while most people are sleeping.