Jennifer Lopez just shared an unconventional hack for better beauty sleep

Jennifer Lopez just shared an unconventional hack for better beauty sleep

Jennifer Lopez has long touted the benefits of her beauty sleep, often citing quality Zs as one of her biggest beauty tips. Of course, being the only J.Lo, she rarely seems to slow down, which sometimes lends itself to the multihyphenate, who adjusts her sleep schedule in some pretty unique ways, as she recently shared in a video for Vogue's Beauty Secrets series.

Lopez walked fans through her skincare and beauty routine in the new clip, sharing the exact products she uses to achieve that signature J.Lo glow. (Spoiler alert: It features items from her own skincare line.) She also talked about her interesting approach to maintaining that glow even on days when she doesn't allow the seven to nine hours of sleep she typically prefers.

"One of my biggest beauty secrets is sleep," she shared in the video. "But one of my tricks when I don't get enough sleep – there's a certain number of hours where I feel like you can sleep before your face falls asleep. So it's either under four or over seven. That's my rule."

The proof seems to be in the pudding — after all, Lopez's skin always seems to be on point. But is there any science behind their unique sleeping method?

"I would say this is more anecdotal than anything else," says Geeta Yadav, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology. Yadav added because when you sleep, your body, including the skin, repairs itself.

Sleep is certainly “restorative,” said Dr. Seema Kholsa previously told Shape. “There are repair processes that occur when we sleep,” she continues. For example, plaque that builds up in the brain throughout the day is eliminated when you sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation also affects hormone levels. It can lead to greater production of ghrelin, a hormone that makes you feel less full, she explains. According to Dr. Kholsa sleep also strengthens immunity. "And we know that if we don't get enough sleep, we won't be as sharp and we won't perform as well the next day."

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Of course, sleep is just one crucial part of an overall self-care pie that Lopez seems to prioritize. She also uses daily affirmations as part of her morning routine, which she demonstrated in the recent Vogue video.

The customizable mantras, phrases or beliefs are actually a science-backed method to promote a positive mindset and improve your mood. Lopez appears to be involved in this research and shares her wellness-focused affirmations. “I’m always in great health,” she said in the clip. "My family is always in excellent health. I am young and ageless at every age. My life is full of abundance, joy and love."

In fact, Lopez is so committed to bringing good vibes into the universe that she even ended her Vogue video with another endorsement. “Remember: I am amazing and my life is full of joy, laughter, adventure and love,” she concluded. "Success and prosperity too! Put your all into it," she laughed.

Are you feeling inspired? Check out the best affirmations to try right now and make sure you get your J.Lo-approved beauty break, too. Plus, check out her entire Vogue video below.