For most people, skincare rituals begin and end in the basics, like moisturising our skin in winters and applying sunscreen while hitting the road on a sunny day. But do we actually make the effort to meet all our skincare needs, including religiously following a night skincare routine? Your skin is going to need a lot more than just cleansing to stay flawless and radiant. It demands extra attention and care and we feel you ought to give it that. So let's begin on why our skin needs a night skincare routine.
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An Introduction To Skincare At Night
Have you thought about why sleep is known as beauty sleep? There must be some truth in the most common saying. This is because the time you sleep, it acts as a breather for your skin too. Just as the body, the skin relaxes too. And thus it is often said that night skincare works better as compared to day skincare.
Let's look at some of the common reasons for this.
The blood flow to the skin is the maximum at night.
The skincare products can penetrate the skin better when you are asleep.
ADVERTISEMENTThere are no external factors like the pollution or the sun acting on the skin during the night.
Cell regeneration process is the maximum at night time.
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Easy Steps To Follow For Your Night-Time Skincare Routine
1. Remove Your Makeup
You may have heard it enough but we cannot stress over the fact that sleeping with your makeup on is an unforgivable offense in the beauty world. So, start the night skincare routine by first removing the makeup with a good micellar water or make-up removal cream or mist. This process would be similar to cleansing your skin.
2. Toner
After the skin is adequately cleansed, use a toner on the skin. A toner effectively balances the skin's moisture and PH levels and gives the right amount of nourishment that the skin needs to regenerate itself.
3. Eye cream
The skin around the eyes, as we know, is thin and delicate. To protect this sensitive skin from the other skincare products, night creams and serums are beneficial. They not only treat the dark circles but also protects the skin from the harmful effects of other beauty products.
4. Serums
Depending upon the type of your skin, use serums. For dry skin, use hydrating serums while for acne-prone skin use the oil free serums. The use of serums depends upon the individual skin type and conditions.
5. Moisturisers
As we moisturise the skin while starting the day after taking a bath, it is also important to moisturise it at night before hitting the bed. Night creams are thicker in consistency as compared to the day moisturisers. The reason for this is that they last on the skin for longer durations. They usually seal in the skin's moisture and do not let it evaporate. Choice of night creams also need to be made on the basis of the skin type.
Besides following the above night time skincare routine, you can also opt for using face masks or mask sheets. They provide instant hydration to the skin making it soft and supple. They also freshen the skin and re-vitalises it.
There is no strict rule and no defined skincare routine for everyone. But the above-mentioned routine is a brief way to go about your night skincare. You can add or subtract what works best for your skin type. We advise you always to consult your dermatologist before making any skin care choices.
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