The Importance of Night Skincare Routine

Why nighttime skincare routine is important?

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. That’s why, you should follow a dedicated skincare routine to let your skin actively participate in the recovery game and heal it from the damages it suffered during the day (for instance, pollution).

Hence, it’s vital to have a cleansed face that is free of dirt, dust, and impurities. To boost the skin healing process at night, you must use the correct skincare products at night. By adopting a night face routine, you assist your skin in its restoration process. Your night-time 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. Read on to learn more about the importance of a night skincare routine.

Night skincare routine steps

Layering skincare products correctly is crucial for night-time skin regenration. Whether your skin is oily, dry, or sensitive, here are easy night skincare routine steps that you can start using right away.

Step 1 - Cleanse

Removing your makeup (if you are wearing any) and thoroughly cleansing your face with a gentle yet effective cleanser should be the first step in your night-time skincare routine. When your pores are clogged, your skin does not get the chance to breathe and carry out its overnight repair process. Bypassing the night care routine is an open invitation for clogged pores and angry-looking pimples.
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 care ritual, so that it'can breathe!

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Step 2 - Tone

Toner is an essential night-time 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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Step 3 – Serum

Take your night-time skincare routine to the next level with a face serum..This type of skincare product contains high concentrations of active ingredients like glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, etc., and focuses on addressing skin concerns like dark spots or increasing the water content in your skin for a super hydrated plump look. Include the best face serum as per your skin concerns and needs and make it a vital part of your night care routine.

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Step 4 - Eye cream

Another night skincare routine step most of us are guilty of ignoring is to skip an eye serum application before bed! We assume that a face cream 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 aging. So, use a targeted eye serum that helps reduce wrinkles and puffiness and refresh and brighten the under-eye area for a youthful look. If you wish to build a night skincare routine for glowing skin, don’t forget to add a glycolic acid-infused face serum and eye serum to your vanity.

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Step 5 - Moisturise

A night skincare routine is extremely crucial for healthy skin. The final step in your night-time skincare routine should focus on using a nourishing face cream or moisturiser to hydrate your skin and lock in the goodness of all the previous skincare products. Choose a night skin cream that will help fight skin dullness, hydrate your skin, and boost cell regeneration overnight.

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Bonus Step - Sheet Masks

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.

Identify your skin needs and build a night skincare routine for glowing skin or a night anti-aging skincare ritual as per your preference. Beginners, here’s a quick discussion on the difference between day and night skincare routines that will help you choose the right products for AM and PM skincare.

Difference between a day and night skincare routine

There is a significant difference between a day-time and night-time skincare routine. Your AM skincare routine should focus on protecting your skin from different environmental aggressors (with sunscreen) while your main aim at night should be to let your skin unwind, relax, and repair.

The skin can absorb nutrients better at night, so night-time is perfect for using rich and nourishing 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.

Now that you know how important a night-time skincare routine is, adopt these quick and simple steps to transform your skin.

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