Melatonin gummies gave me better skin?? WTH!
So I started taking these melatonin gummies (the 5mg ones from that brand with the purple label) just to fix my sleep schedule cuz I was staying up till 3am watching tech reviews. But after like 2 weeks, my skin is literally glowing. No new skincare products, same diet. Is this a thing? I thought melatonin was just for sleep. Anyone else notice weird side benefits? I'm not complaining but I'm confused lol.
Whoa, that's interesting. I take melatonin gummies too but for my sleep after night photography trips. Never paid attention to my skin. But now that you mention it... I did notice my stress levels seem lower? Like I'm not as anxious about editing deadlines. Maybe it's just better sleep tho? Or maybe the gummies have other stuff? Did you check the ingredient list? Some have added stuff like vitamin C or collagen. Just a thought.
Hey! Vegan here and I've done a ton of research on melatonin. It's actually a hormone that your body makes, and it's a powerful antioxidant. So it could theoretically help with skin by reducing oxidative stress. But also, poor sleep raises cortisol which wrecks your skin. So better sleep = better skin. But I'd be careful with gummies – some have gelatin or carrageenan. Always check for vegan friendly ones. Also, 5mg might be too high for some, start low. But yay for unexpected benefits!
Thanks for the info! I just checked the bottle and it says 'vegan pectin' so that's good. And yeah, maybe it's just the sleep. But I swear my complexion is more even. Could be the antioxidant thing. Anyway, I'm gonna keep taking them. But now I'm curious if anyone else had random effects like less stress or better mood? Or is it just me?
Not just you. I've been taking them for a month and my anxiety is way down. But I also started meditating so idk. But hey, if it works, it works. Just don't overdo it. I tried 10mg once and felt groggy all day. Stick to the lowest dose that works. And maybe take it 30 mins before bed. Also, pro tip: the gummies taste like candy so hide them from kids lol.