Should Your Morning Skincare Routine Be Different Than At Night?

If you’re anything like me, there are a slew of skincare products on your vanity and even your nightstand. Have you ever stopped to think about how when you apply each product might impact your skin concerns in different ways? Some women might prefer to use the same routine in the morning and before bed, but in truth some ingredients work better during the day and some are made to work their magic while you sleep.

Here’s a quick list of things found in many skincare routines and some general guidance on when to apply them for peak effectiveness…

If you use a vitamin serum, apply it during the day or night. Vitamin serums help to fight the free radicals that we encounter throughout the day, ward against environmental hazards, and help repair skin at night. A good time to apply your serum is after cleansing and before you apply your moisturizer.

For best results, try Yon-Ka Serum. It is a concentrate of vitamin F, which keeps your skin nourished and vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by free radicals.

Fruit acid rich products are put to best use at night. They are exfoliating products and their chemical makeup has a tendency to leave more delicate and extra sensitive to sun exposure. Because of this, you want to apply them before bed rather than risk any unnecessary sun damage.

It’s no secret that your sunscreen products should be applied during the day. Although my dermatologist has jokingly warned me that with my fair skin, I should probably sleep in my SPF, it’s best to opt for something more hydrating at night and use a protecting moisturizer while you are in the path of the sun’s rays during the daytime.

Now, what about toner? This is a tricky one, because it can actually be effectively used both in the morning and at night! Before bed, toner works to purify your pores and remove residual makeup after cleansing, toner applied in the morning can work during the day to minimize oil and exfoliate dead skin cells. To maximize the benefits of your favorite toner, use it during both times of day.

If you are looking for a toner that will not irritate your skin with harsh alcohol or other skin-irritating chemicals, Yon-Ka Lotion PS is best for you. More than just a toner, this healing mist is truly a phyto-aromatic fountain of beauty. It refreshes, tones and purifies the skin.  A true “eau du soin” or treatment water, Lotion PS helps to optimize all products in your YON-KA Paris regime.

Do you keep your routine the same in the morning or at night? I would love to hear what works for you!