'I tried mouth taping to see if it really helps you sleep better'

Beauty and wellness trends are always changing, but one thing that's becoming increasingly recognised as vital to our wellbeing is getting a good night's sleep. And one practice currently making waves on social media that's said to aid this is mouth taping. As the name suggests, mouth taping involves sealing your mouth shut while you sleep using medical tape or special mouth strips. This encourages breathing through the nose rather than the mouth, reportedly leading to a host of benefits including deeper sleep, reduced snoring, fresher 'morning breath' due to less bacteria entering your mouth, and even a more defined jawline. Gwyneth Paltrow is rumoured to be a fan of mouth taping, but does it really work? Beauty and wellness editor Laura Mulley has been giving it a go, and asking the experts for their opinions... READ MORE: ‘I hate wearing lipstick but this viral make-up product has changed my mind’ READ MORE: This £17 Boots foundation has me ditching my pricey high-end face bases' La...