When your head hits the pillow at night and you fall asleep, your body goes to work. Your brain transfers short-term memories into long-term storage, your hormone levels rebalance themselves, and your cells repair and regenerate after a day of damage. You are unlikely to notice the effects of these nightly activities upon waking except in one highly visible area – your skin.
There is a reason the term “beauty sleep” came to be. Your skin cells regenerate at night, recovering from high levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) that can wreak havoc on your body during the day. Your skin also becomes more receptive to certain products at night, particularly anti-aging products.
If you want your skin to look and feel its best, you should be taking care of it both day and night. Simply washing your face in the morning and slathering on a layer of moisturizer may not be enough. A nightly skincare routine is just as important for maintaining the health and appearance of your skin. Read on to learn more about building a nightly regimen and to see our top product recommendations.
Your skin goes through changes throughout your life. In fact, your skin regenerates itself completely about every 27 days. To make sure your skin looks and feels its best, you should perform certain maintenance tasks on a daily basis. Thoroughly cleansing your skin is a great way to start your morning, especially if you follow it with toner, moisturizer specific to your skin type, and SPF. These steps are essential for hydrating and protecting your skin’s outer layer.
Throughout the day, your skin takes a beating. From layers of makeup to harsh environmental factors (such as pollution and UV damage), your skin has a lot to recover from after a long day.
Here are some of the things that happen to your skin while you sleep:
Though your brain may be asleep on a conscious level, your body is very much awake and active as you sleep. This is when the majority of your body’s repair and regeneration happens so, if you want to reap these benefits for your skin, you should develop a nightly skincare routine.
Your skin is just as unique as you are, so there is no one-size-fits-all skincare routine. When it comes to building a skincare regimen, the first thing you need to know is your skin type. If your skin feels tight throughout the day and is prone to flaking, you probably have dry skin. Oily skin, on the other hand, may look “greasy” and is more prone to clogged pores and breakouts. If you have normal or combination skin, you may experience dryness in some areas, but breakouts are not a frequent problem.
With that being said, you should consult a skincare professional to determine your exact skin type. We recommend visiting your local Yon-Ka Paris Spa for a complimentary consultation.
Once you’ve determined your skin type, you should take a moment to think about your individual skincare concerns. Do you have sensitive skin that reacts to certain skincare ingredients? Do you have mature skin prone to fine lines and age spots? Understanding your skin is the key to creating an individualized skincare plan to help you reach your goals.
Here are some tips for developing a nighttime skincare routine:
In addition to formulating your customized nightly skincare routine, there are a few other sleep-specific habits you should consider adopting…
Change your pillowcase often, especially if you have acne-prone skin – or you can simply flip the pillow over to get a few extra nights in. You may also want to consider sleeping with your head slightly elevated – this will help reduce under-eye puffiness. Most importantly, make sure you give yourself time to get a good 7 or 8 hours of beauty sleep to look and feel your best come morning.
When the sun goes down, your skin starts to regenerate and it becomes more permeable, making it the perfect time to use certain skincare ingredients. Choosing the right moisturizer for nighttime will help you maximize the benefit you get from those ingredients.
Here are some of the top Yon-Ka Paris products to include in your nightly regimen:
Skincare is not something you should do when you think of it – it should be part of your daily and nightly routine. The skin is the largest organ in your body, and it takes a lot of hits throughout the day. To wake up looking and feeling refreshed, take what you’ve learned here to develop a customized nightly skincare regimen and start using it on a nightly basis. You may be amazed by the results!
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