Going to bed with makeup on is one of the biggest rookie mistakes anyone can make, yet most of us are guilty of doing this. When most of us come back feeling exhausted by the end of the day, the idea of skipping the night skincare routine steps seems convenient. If you’ve been ignoring your nighttime skincare routine, this blog is here to tell you why should consider following it.
Your skin enters the recovery mode during your sleep and heals your skin from the damages it suffered during the day (for instance, pollution). This is why a night skincare routine is essential. Therefore, whether you are going for an anti-ageing skincare, or want something more catered towards getting a bright and radiant complexion, a nighttime skincare routine is extremely crucial for healthy skin.
Read on to learn more about the importance of a night skincare routine.
Your skin is exposed to environmental elements and pollutants like dirt, oil, pollution, sun, and wind throughout the day. These aggressors build up on your skin and clog your pores. And for those of you who wear makeup, you just add another item to the list of things that stay on your face all day! When you go to bed at night, your skin finally gets the chance to repair, rejuvenate, and undo all the daytime damage. Your skin actively produces new skin cells and improves your skin’s texture.
However, when your pores are clogged, your skin does not get the chance to breathe and carry out its overnight repair process. Hence, it’s vital to have a cleansed face that is free of dirt, dust, and impurities, and to boost the skin healing process at night, you must use the right night skincare products. By following night skincare steps, you assist your skin in its restoration process. Your nighttime skincare routine should focus on cleansing and hydrating your skin, getting rid of all impurities, and creating a fresh canvas for your skin cells to work on.
There is a significant difference between a day and night skincare routine. Your AM skincare routine should focus on protecting your skin from different environmental aggressors (with sunscreen) while the main aim for your night skincare routine should be to let your skin unwind, relax, and repair.
The skin can absorb nutrients better at night, so bedtime is perfect for using rich and nourishing night skincare products that might otherwise feel too heavy or greasy for the daytime. Some active ingredients in skincare products are also known to react with the UV rays of the sun to increase your skin’s photosensitivity. In such cases, it is advised to use such products only at nighttime, thus adding another difference of products in your day and night skincare routines.
Whether your skin is oily, dry, or sensitive, here are a few night skincare steps that you can start using right away –
Removing your makeup (if you are wearing any) and thoroughly cleansing your face with a gentle yet effective cleanser should be the first nighttime skincare routine step. Use mild textures like foams or gel cleansers for best results. If you use waterproof makeup, use an oil-based cleanser first to remove all traces of makeup and then follow with a facewash. It is very important to have your skin clean as a part of your night skincare, so that your skin can breathe!
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Toner is an essential night skincare routine step that people often tend to miss. Toners help balance the pH levels of your skin and also reduce the appearance of large open pores. If you have extremely oily skin, this is an especially useful step. For all our readers with dry skin, look for moisturising and hydrating toners that will not dry out your skin. You can alternatively use face essence for quick hydration and optimal skincare product absorption.
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Take your night-time skincare routine to the next level with a face serum..This type of skincare product contains active ingredients like glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, etc., and focus on addressing skin concerns like dark spots or increasing the water content in your skin for a super hydrated plump look.
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Another night face routine step most of us are guilty of ignoring is to skip an eye serum application before bed! We assume that a face serum is enough for the eye area as well. The skin around your eye contours is extremely thin and fragile and is often the first to show signs of ageing. So, use a targeted eye that helps reduce wrinkles and puffiness and refresh and brighten the under-eye area for a youthful look.
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The final step in your nighttime skincare routine is using a nourishing face cream or moisturiser to lock in the goodness from the previous skincare products and hydrate your skin. Choose a night skin cream that will help fight skin dullness, hydrate your skin, and boost cell regeneration overnight.
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On nights when your skin is feeling tired and needs an extra pick me up, treat it with a hydrating sheet mask. Sheet masks are a great way to relax after a long day and pamper your skin with some skin-loving active ingredients. Use a sheet mask two to three times a week (post-exfoliation and serum application) to keep your skin hydrated, nourished, and feeling young.
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Now that you know how important a night skincare routine is, adopt this quick and simple steps to transform your skin. If you are willing to create personalized night-time skincare routine and looking for expert guidance, head towards the L'Oréal Paris Skin Genius tool. This advanced tool analyses key skin attributes, identify primary skin concerns, and finally helps you build personalised skincare routine in just a few clicks.
