Nighttime Skin Routine for Clear Skin

Introduction:

The nighttime skincare routine is essential to keep the skin young and healthy. Everyone likes to wake up with glowing skin. However, most of you fall asleep without following a simple night skin routine, which causes the skin to turn dull and look dehydrated or lifeless. Many women desire to achieve flawless skin, which boosts them to face daily activities with self-confidence. Skincare is not an easy way to accomplish, it requires patience as the skin cells may take time and vary from person to person to regenerate. The regeneration process is three times faster at night, and for this reason, one should implement nighttime skincare.

Why Is It Necessary to Have a Nighttime Skincare Routine?

During the day, our skin is accumulated and exposed to UV rays, dead skin cells, dirt, environmental pollutants, excess oil, and debris which highly damages the skin. As there will be a high blood flow to the skin at night, proper nighttime skincare helps to heal and repair the damaged skin cells. It is mandatory to remove the makeup before bed and clean up with a gentle cleanser to pamper your skin. Using good skincare products will not benefit the skin unless it is used in the correct order. The skincare routine will benefit the most, based on the skin type. We should follow the thumb rule by applying the thin products first as thin products cannot penetrate the thicker ones. The skin has self-healing properties at night and is best to work with anti-aging properties when the body is at rest.

What Are the Steps of a Nighttime Skincare Routine?

To acquire a gorgeous and glowing skin complexion, follow essential skincare routine steps by creating a schedule. It is not necessary to follow all of them on a daily basis and can be scheduled accordingly. To brighten up the face to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles, a skincare routine is the right solution.

The following are the skincare routine steps to be followed at nighttime.

• Remove makeup.

• Cleanse.

• Tone.

• Serum.

• Moisturize.

• Eye cream.

• Retinol.

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• Spot treatment.

• Face oil.

• Lip balm.

a) Remove Makeup:

If you are a person who uses makeup on a daily basis, cleansing your skin at the end of the day is a must. Habit of going to bed with makeup will only let all the chemicals from the products you used, sink in the skin throughout the night. Hence clearing the products with a gentle cleanser will let your skin replenish and rejuvenate. If not the skin may suffer damages, such as, acne, dullness, dryness etc.

One should choose the formula to remove the oil-based makeup. Micellar water, which is gentle on the skin or makeup remover, is used to remove the makeup as it prevents the skin from drying. Choose products that help to remove the waterproof mascaras, and in addition, they should be gentle on your skin as it may lead to breakages. There are reusable makeup remover pads that also make the work easier.

b) Cleanse:

Selecting an appropriate cleanser for your skin type is the key step. We should follow this step in the morning and night to pave the way for preparing the skin to absorb the active ingredients of other products. After the makeup is removed, start with a gentle cleanser to clean the face and neck. The cleanser removes the dirt, excess makeup if present, pollutants, dead skin, and bacteria that clog the pores. If you have dry skin, you should add soothing ingredients like aloe vera or rosewater. In the case of oily skin, use more exfoliants. Follow these cleansers according to the skin type.

• Use a hydrating cleanser with peptides for normal or dry skin.

• Use an exfoliating cleanser with salicylic acid for oil or acne-prone skin.

• Avoid sulfate cleansers as they may be harsh on the skin.

Double-Cleansing -

Double cleansing is the method that involves an oil first (oil-based wash), followed by a cleanser (gentle water-based cleanser). As known earlier, oil is the best cleansing agent, hence double-cleansing helps to eliminate the dirt and sebum, which are clogged in the pores. Going to bed with an unwashed face triggers inflammation, clogs pores, and damages the skin by producing breakouts. If you wear makeup or not, cleanse your face at night.

c) Tone:

Toner hydrates the skin, and during winter, it is highly beneficial to support the dehydrated skin. The dehydrated skin produces more oil to moisturize the skin resulting in breakouts. Toner is a water-like product that is the mixer of wholesome ingredients such as antioxidants and humectants, which are easily absorbed and help in hydrating the skin. Toners are useful for oily skin types and softeners for dry skin types. Few drops of toner are placed on the palm, and it is patted on the face and allowed to absorb. The toner is also applied by directly spraying on the face.

d) Use Serum:

Serum deals with various problems arising in the skin like an anti-acne or oil-control serum, and there are many varieties of serum available. Based on the skin type and need, use a hydrating or firming serum or retinoids. This procedure is done after the application of toner. A moisturizing serum with hyaluronic acid is the best to be used at nighttime. Choose a serum according to your skin type, which should contain the important ingredients to help each skin concern, such as,

• Salicylic acid.

• Lactic acid.

• Glycolic acid.

• Mandelic acid.

• Hyaluronic acid.

• Niacinamide.

• Alpha arbutin.

• Retinol.

• Peptide.

e) Apply Eye Cream:

The skin around the eye is thinnest, therefore so these areas start to wrinkle fast. Eye cream should not be skipped, considering moisturizers are sufficient. Products rich in peptides and antioxidants provide the best results by boosting collagen activity and help to prevent wrinkles, and fine lines, tighten the skin, and depuff the eyes. It also increases the hydration in the under-eye area. Eye cream with a metal roller-ball applicator when stored in the fridge before the application is an added benefit in reducing the puff under the eyes. It can also be applied by patting gently with the ring finger. Eye cream is used before the moisturizer as eye creams are thinner than face moisturizers.

f) Moisturize:

Moisturizer helps to keep the skin hydrated by locking all the ingredients added in the before steps. It repairs the damage to the skin and makes you look younger. Application of moisturizers will show results after ages, therefore skipping a moisturizer in your routine is never an option. Use a moisturizer that does not feel greasy and leaves a sticky residue. A lightweight moisturizer is always advisable. It is not easy to select a moisturizer that fits our skin and does not clog the pores to cause breakouts. For oil skin type, use an oil-free moisturizer with sodium PCA and glycerin.

For dry skin type, use hydrating moisturizer at night, which should contain the following essential ingredients,

• Rosehip seed oil.

• Evening primrose oil.

• Borage oil.

• Phospholipids.

• Cranberry oil.

• Sweet almond oil.

• Jojoba oil.

g) Retinol:

Retinol boosts collagen production and increases the production of the cell. Retinol helps to reduce fine lines, minimizes the size of the pores, evens the skin complexion, reduces dark spots, prevents breakouts, increases collagen and elastin production, removes dead skin, minimizes sebum production, and unclogs pores. Beginners should use retinol twice weekly. When there are no adverse reactions, it can be used one day after the other. It is applied after the serum and before the moisturizer. Retinol can be mixed with moisturizer, and it is applied as a single step to minimize the side effects. They make the skin sensitive to the sun, they should be applied only at night. If we start using retinol, sunscreen is a must during the daytime.

h) Spot Treatment:

The spot treatment speeds up the healing process of breakouts and is carried out in the morning and night. It is the step after the application of moisturizer. Benzoyl peroxide (kills the acne-causing bacteria) and salicylic acid (exfoliates the oil glands) are the active ingredients for spot treatment. On application, the product should not run on the face, and it should stay on the top of the pimple.

i) Face Oil:

Face oil should be applied as the last step of the skincare routine at night and the last step in the morning before sunscreen as no other products would be able to penetrate the oil. Oil restores the moisture and prevents its evaporation. Oils can be mixed with the moisturizer and applied to the skin. Do not over-apply the oil. Use only two to three drops of oil and pat it on the face. Some oils are made with ingredients that brighten, strengthen, and hydrate the skin.

j) Lip Balm:

Lips also become dry due to dirt and pollution. Also, cleanse your lips while cleansing your face. After you pat dry with a towel, apply a lip balm to keep it hydrated and to prevent dryness.

Conclusion:

The nighttime skincare routine is carried out before going to bed. It helps to repair the damage caused by pollutants and stress. The products should be absorbed half an hour before bed to avoid ending up with moisturizers on the pillowcase. Hence start following your nighttime skincare routine as soon as you reach home. The above-detailed procedures help to nourish the skin at night, and help with the regeneration of new cells, and you may be able to achieve a glowing and flawless complexion. Ensure that you apply the products in the correct order to receive good results.