[Life Tips] Attention! A Must-Read for People Who Like to Lie in Bed and Play on Their Phones at Night

Mobile phones are now something that almost everyone has. Communication is more convenient; you can chat anytime, anywhere, and also browse the internet for news or chat on QQ. However, there is a bad habit that many people like: after a busy day, they lie in bed and play with their phones, but this can actually do quite a bit of harm to us~
\ 1. Playing with your phone in bed at night: try to set the phone's brightness to the lowest level, and do not point the screen directly at your eyes. The light is direct and does not bend by itself (let's not consider diffraction here). Radiation is also a concern, so it's best to tilt the phone downward at about 45 degrees rather than upward, which would put strain on the neck and cause soreness after prolonged use.
\ 2. Absolutely do not lie on your side while playing with your phone! Listen carefully! This is a 'must not.' Lying on your side puts the greatest pressure on the eyes, and over time—within a month—can cause a difference in vision between the two eyes (this explains why some people have different prescriptions for each eye, whereas at birth, both eyes have the same vision—partly because some people like to lie sideways while playing with their phones, reading novels, or comics). Pressure from the pillow can restrict blood flow to the eyes, and over time, eyes may feel swollen and temporary overlapping of images may occur, which cannot be fixed just by using eye drops. So really, for the sake of our eyes, don't do it!!
\ 3. Do not lie face down while playing with your phone. This position can make blood circulation to the elbows and brain difficult. It is tiring and can easily lead to falling asleep while the phone is still connected online… causing basically a state of ischemia above the cervical spine.
\ 4. The best way is to lie on your back while playing with your phone. This is suitable for every part of the body. Except for the elbows getting tired, you can place a blanket under them to continue playing! This is the best way, with minimal impact on health.
\ Additionally, in the evening, try to switch the browser screen to night mode. Our perception of fonts comes from color contrast; the greater the contrast between two colors, the more strain on the eyes. The primary colors are white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and black, with other derivative colors falling within these. Black and white are the most straining on the eyes. So now you know why night mode is usually black with purple (or gray). At night, use cool tones instead of warm tones. However, there is a downside: night colors can easily make people feel sleepy.This is also why after playing for a short time at night, one feels sleepy (most people find that the deep gray tone at night is better than black; this is also an issue with tone perception, which won't be discussed much).
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5. Try not to play for more than an hour and a half at night! After receiving a certain amount of external information, people's memory starts to block it (a person has only two memory peaks in a day: around 10 a.m. and around 9 p.m.; at other times, memory is basically stable without much fluctuation. However, after 11 p.m., the body starts a new round of metabolism in various parts, so everyone should pay more attention). Also, enlarge the text in your browser!
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6. When using your phone at night, do not keep a small desk lamp on. After 11:30 p.m., the body secretes proteases that inhibit melanin, which can continue until 4 a.m., but if there is light exposure during this period, the body will stop secreting. Secretion occurs until 1 a.m., and after 1 a.m., decomposition takes over (take a look at your little face—especially for girls—do you have freckles? If yes, there are only three possible reasons: too much sun exposure; not washing your face properly; insufficient sleep. In winter, the first reason can basically be excluded because there's little sun, and even if there is, the light intensity is limited. As for the second… did you not wash your face cleanly… well… this depends on your personal cleanliness. For the third reason, you will have to handle it yourself). Then dark eye bags will appear and will require a long time of warm compresses to improve.
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7. This… I think many people are like this: before sneaking under the blankets to play with their phones at night, they eat a lot because they're afraid of falling asleep while playing… but end up feeling more awake the more they play… (the benefit of eating at night is that it can delay the arrival of your biological clock. The downside is… puffy eyes, constipation, and over time, your stomach may stop working!) Late-night sleep countermeasures

1. No matter how late you sleep, make sure to complete your moisturizing routine.
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Lack of sleep easily causes water loss, so moisturizing and hydrating is crucial for nighttime skincare. After cleansing, quickly apply a highly moisturizing, easily absorbed serum. You can also apply the serum on a cotton pad or mask to make a water mask, which helps hydrate the skin. Finally, use some nourishing lotion to lock in moisture and prevent damage from air particles to your skin, so you wake up still hydrated and plump.
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2. If you sleep late, make sure to 'wash' early.Normal skin usually enters the nighttime care phase between 10–11 PM, so skincare should adapt to changes in the environment and body condition. If possible, it's best to carry out a skin cleansing and care routine during this period. After using a gentle cleanser, apply a lotion containing moisturizing ingredients. This way, even if the skin cannot get proper rest, it can still receive normal nourishment and replenishment, helping you avoid looking tired even if you stay up late.

3: Supplement vitamin C before bed for maximum moisturizing effect.

As is well known, vitamin C provides nutrients to the skin, keeping it healthy and hydrated. When the skin cannot get enough rest, nutrients are also lost. Taking vitamin C before bed achieves far better absorption than during the day. By taking advantage of the time when the skin rests, nutrients can be fully absorbed, restoring skin elasticity and radiance. If you often take beauty supplements, you can try taking those containing vitamin C before bed!

4: Help the skin remove toxins and create a healthy complexion.

The liver's optimal detoxification time is before 11 PM, but even if you miss sleeping during this period, there are still opportunities to make up for it. Choose a night cream with detoxifying effects and apply it before 11 PM, paired with gentle massage. This can promote blood circulation, improve metabolism, and help the skin eliminate toxins, greatly reducing the harm caused by staying up late. Try to apply it before midnight to maximize the effectiveness of nutrients and lay the foundation for healthy skin during the day.

5: Eye area issues should not be ignored.

People who often stay up late are prone to eye bags, puffiness, and dark circles. Soothing the skin, promoting blood circulation, and improving metabolism are effective ways to get rid of these symptoms. Regularly pressing the acupoints at the eyebrow head, between the brows, and eyebrow tails (such as Cuanzhu, Chengqi, and Sikunzhubuzhu acupoints) can significantly reduce puffiness and relieve eye fatigue. Additionally, using hot and cold towels alternately on the eyes can reduce dark circles and prevent morning puffiness.

This is a habit that many people have, including myself: after turning off the computer to sleep, I still play with my phone in bed for a while before sleeping. This is actually very bad, and many people are probably aware of this. Those who are noticing it now should pay more attention and try to change it as much as possible.