Hydrated skin, snatched jawline, brighter eyes—all in your sleep? That sounds like something we can get behind.
And it’s all because of mouth taping.
What is mouth taping?
Mouth taping is an easy home remedy for treating mouth breathing when you sleep and it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like.
Mouth taping is the process of placing porous, medical grade tape over your lips while you sleep at night. This literally FORCES you to breathe through your nose throughout the night and can have positive effects on your health.
Breathing through the nose is the way that the human body optimally functions. And of course, we can make a conscious effort to close our mouths when we are awake. But, when we sleep it’s a whole different story. We lose that ability when we are asleep.
Mouth breathing is associated with a variety of health concerns like increased symptoms of asthma, dental conditions, yellow teeth, obstructive sleep apnea, sore throat, etc. So we’ll breathe through our noses please and thanks.
The benefits of nasal breathing are reduced colds and illnesses, increased blood flow, increased stamina, improved lung functioning, and the list goes on.
If you’re into the science of mouth taping we’ll link up some of those posts at the end, but for now, we’re strictly talking about BEAUTY.
The Hidden Beauty Benefits of Mouth Taping:
Hydrated Skin
Wearing mouth tape can support nasal breathing, which means you’ll retain hydration while you sleep, resulting in hydrated, plump skin.
Preserve Collagen
Nasal breathing may help support deeper sleep and oxygenation, which are known to slow visible aging, like fine lines and wrinkles.
Reduce Puffiness and Dark Circles
Breathing through your nose may help improve circulation and oxygen delivery, which can reduce your under-eye bags and puffiness.
Youthful Jawline
Mouth taping can help support proper tongue and jaw placement, meaning over time, your jaw may become stronger and more defined
Brighter Eyes
Ever wondered about Lauryn’s claim of brighter eyes from mouth taping? As mentioned above, nasal breathing may deepen sleep and increase oxygenation, which may make your eyes clearer and brighter.
Along with Lauryn and the entire TSC team, you know who loves mouth taping specifically with The Skinny Confidential’s? Miranda Kerr and Paige DeSorbo. Mouth taping is Miranda’s hack for a deep sleep so she can handle her life as a busy, working mom. And as for Paige? Our mouth tape made her nightside list of bed rotting essentials.
You should know that the NEW mouth tape colors are now shipping, so buy yours before they sell out.
x, The Skinny Confidential team
+ Lauryn’s mouth tape tips to maximize results.
++ Mouth taping for beginners.
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