There's some truth to the whole "beauty sleep" thing. During the night, the skin absorbs the nutrients in all the products you use a lot better than it does in the daytime. This is because there aren't too many stressors at night, and you're also unlikely to be wearing any makeup at this time. And that's exactly why your night-time skincare routine is so important. Here are a few basic steps you can follow to keep your skin feeling and looking good.
Step 1: Remove your makeup
Sleeping with your makeup on is a skincare sin! And, according to dermatologists, a simple cleanser is usually not enough to remove all the gunk and product on your skin. So, it's best to start your routine with a makeup remover.
Step 2: Use a cleanser
It does not matter what your skin type is -- you need to use a gentle cleanser that will not strip your skip of all the natural oil and disrupt the microbiome. If you don't want to splurge a ton of money on an expensive cleanser, just look for a drugstore product that is known to be gentle.
Step 3: Use toner
While there's a lot of debate on whether toner is even important, many skin experts believe that it must be used because it can balance the pH and moisture levels, thus allowing your skin to recalibrate.
Step 4: Use whatever serum or prescription product you want
Once you've used a toner on your skin, you can customize the night-time routine in order to address your specific skin concerns, whether that's acne, pigmentation, or anything else. This is also the time to put on spot treatment ointments. If your skin isn't too dry or sensitive, you could ask your derm if you can use a retinoid product. A hydrating or brightening serum can also be used based on your skincare needs.
Step 5 - Use eye cream
Eye creams offer some real benefits, especially when they are used as a form of preventive skin care. If you want to purchase eye care products, it's best to look for one that has peptides since such a formula could help boost hydration and smooth wrinkles and fine lines.
