FRESH FACED

Make the most of your body’s natural repair time and wake up more beautiful

Want to start the day superfresh? Murad’s Australasia Pacific education manager Katy Bacon serves up four hacks to a healthy glow.

Remove the day’s grime

Your skin will have a better chance of repairing itself if it can breathe. “Double cleanse in the evening to ensure the pores are clean without any trace of make-up, dirt, oil and pollution,” says Katy. Then apply night-time products earlier as our bodies’ circadian rhythm works to regenerate skin between 9pm and 12pm. Doing this will ensure “healthy, regenerated and youthful-looking skin in the morning,” says Katy. WHAT TO USE After cleansing, Katy’s go-to is retinol: “It stimulates new collagen and rapidly turns over old skin cells,” she says, adding vitamin C aids detoxification and brightens your skin as you sleep.

Try Mavala Switzerland Skin Solution Pore Detox Perfecting Foaming

Cleanser $25.95 This foaming micellar lotion attracts dirt, impurities and makeup and whisks them away to reveal clear skin. Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Night Serum $150 for 60 caps Slather this serum over clean skin to smooth out any wrinkles while you sleep. Nivea Q10 Plus C AntiWrinkle+ Energy Skin Sleep Cream $24 Add a dose of vitamin C to boost brightness and wake up looking well rested.

Prep before bed

Since sleep and beauty go hand-in-hand, the more we do to encourage a solid slumber, the better we’ll look in the AM. Raising and lowering your body temperature one to two hours before bed with a warm bath can help and so can lathering your body with relaxing oils, such as vetiver, chamomile and lavender. Try Natio 100% Pure Natural Essential Oil Blend – Sleep $19.95 Gently massage this lavender-infused oil into your torso and deeply inhale its aroma before you step into the bath or shower. This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray $39 Spray on your pillow before bed for a deep, peaceful sleep.