The Best Skin Care Routine for Nighttime

It’s important that you take the time to care for your skin when you wake and before you go to bed. The steps you take at night will better prepare your skin for the day ahead. And, once followed routinely, you may even notice that your skin is looking better and better in the mornings, before you even reach for your makeup. Your skin’s recuperating abilities are at their strongest at night, while you rest. So, take advantage of this and spend the necessary time on your skin before turning in. The best skin care routine for nighttime should include these steps:

The best skin care routine at night step #1: Remove makeup.
There are many ways to remove makeup, either with a cleansing wipe, micellar water or cleansing oil. Take some time to consider your skin type and that can help you chose the best option for your skin. Those with oily or dry skin may want to try dampening a cotton pad with micellar water and swipe it across your skin to remove makeup.

The best skin care routine at night step #2: Cleanse skin.
For the best skin care routine and your cleanest skin, try to think of removing of makeup and cleansing your skin as two separate steps. After you remove makeup then focus on washing your face so that you can clear the surface of your skin of residual makeup, dirt and oil. Try Age Perfect® Nourishing Cream Cleanser for a non-drying cleansing option.

The best skin care routine at night step #3: Address your skin concerns.
Nighttime can be the best time to focus on your skin concerns. You can look for skin care treatments to address the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and even sagging skin, but the best skin care routine should also always include eye cream. The eye area is very delicate and can easily become dry, so consider applying a nourishing balm like Age Perfect® Hydra-Nutrition Eye Balm. This eye cream can help improve the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.  

The best skin care routine at night step #4: Moisturize with a night cream.
Night creams will typically have a heavier consistency than day lotions, as they are formulated to surge skin with moisture while you rest. Moisturizing your skin can help address some common signs of skin aging like the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and some night creams like Age Perfect® Cell Renewal* Night Cream are formulated to help restore the look of your skin’s radiance.  

The best skin care routine at night step #5: Lock in added moisture.
Lock in the added moisture from your night cream by applying a facial oil. Many facial oils are lightweight and non-greasy so they absorb quickly and help further hydrate and nourish your skin.

The best skin care routine for nighttime can also include a applying a clay mask two to three times a week. Simply apply a clay mask like Pure Clay Mask + Charcoal to detoxify and illuminate your skin, after cleansing and let it set for five to ten minutes, then lather with warm water and rinse away. Follow up with your regular moisturizing steps.