This is a clear indication to get your beauty sleep.

A self-described “sleep evangelist” has partnered with a British bedding and mattress manufacturer to show what our bodies can look like in 25 years if we consistently don’t get enough sleep, and it’s not nice.

With the help of Dr. Sophie Bostock, Bensons for Beds produced striking digital renderings of how a female body might appear in 2050 if she typically gets just six hours of sleep each night.

Experts often advise getting between seven and nine hours of sleep, yet a 2024 Gallup poll revealed that 57% of Americans report needing more sleep.

In New York City, the average sleep duration is six hours and 36 minutes, based on a recent survey — with Staten Island showing an even lower average of just six hours and 18 minutes.

While we all recognize that fatigue doesn’t feel pleasant in the short term, it can also lead to long-term damage, as depicted by Bensons for Beds’ model “Hannah.”

Hannah’s characteristics — a hunched posture, thinning hair, and aging skin — were based on academic research into the effects of insufficient sleep, serving as a stark warning.

“Hannah is a thought-provoking illustration of the holistic impact that sleep has on maintaining overall health. Studies show that prolonged sleep deficiency can put you at a higher risk for conditions that may impact the heart — including obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes,” stated Dr. Bostock.

Drooping jaws, puffy eyes, and sagging skin

Certain obvious symptoms of skin aging have been linked to sleep problems, according to research. According to a 2015 study, individuals who experience persistent poor sleep quality exhibit not only greater aging symptoms but also decreased skin barrier function and decreased satisfaction with their appearance.

Fine lines and wrinkles, red and puffy eyes, under-eye bags, dark circles, and drooping at the corners of the mouth can all result from inadequate or poor sleep over time.

Even those who don’t get enough sleep are seen as less attractive and healthier, according to research from Stockholm.

Hair

It’s a two-way street: It has been demonstrated that alopecia can result from sleep difficulties, and that alopecia can contribute to stress and restless nights.

Greasier hair has also been connected to poor sleep because when we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies—including our scalps—produce more cortisol, the stress hormone.