There isn’t anything much more relaxing than being cuddled under the covers in a bedroom that is just a bit chilly.

However, it turns out that sleeping in cooler temperatures may actually be beneficial to your body. It may take you some effort to feel comfortable sleeping in such an environment if you aren’t accustomed to it, but it will be worth the effort.

For instance, sleeping in cool temperatures has been shown to help keep your metabolism high, which in turn helps you burn calories and lose weight. Sleeping in a cold room actually makes you thinner.

Your body looks better when it sleeps in a cold room as well.

The reason is that you sleep more soundly in the cold and your body produces more natural melatonin.

Melatonin has great skin care attributes, which helps keep skin smooth and young. Sleeping in a cool room will also keep your body temperature regulated to a more consistent level. This is true whether or not you use covers, but thinner sheets should be preferred over comforters or blankets.

When you go to sleep, your body automatically drops its temperature by several degrees to make up for the lack of energy expenditure. In a cool room, your body will reach its optimal temperature much faster, allowing you to reach the more restful stages of sleep as quickly as possible.

You should also remember to keep your feet exposed to the air, which will help regulate your body temperature. A circulating fan can also help.