Developing a nighttime skin care routine
Taking care of your skin at night is equally important as taking care of it during the day. While you sleep, your skin rests and regenerates new skin thereby providing your skin with the necessary care which will go a long way in achieving youthful, smooth and acnefree skin. That’s why it matters to develop a nightly skin care routine for your face. Remove your makeup: Your face has the most sensitive skin which is why it is more prone to breakouts, peeling and wrinkling. Applying pressure by scrubbing off the makeup will aggravate your skin’s vulnerability. Removing it with face wipes or cotton wool dipped in coconut oil will dissolve the makeup and remove it without stressing out the skin too much.
Cleanse your face: A water-based cleanser will assist in removing any damaging agents that may still be on your face. It would be better if you double up and cleanse with an oil-based cleanser too for maximum results.
Tone: Using a toner is a step many neglect but it has an important role to play in your night routine too. A toner balances your skin’s PH and prepares it for any other thing you may apply to follow. A little goes a long way and works best when massaged into the skin. Apply a serum: Depending on the issues you may have with your skin, you will need a serum that fits your skin type. Serums focus on rehydration, regeneration and provide your skin with antioxidants so that your skin gets busy while you sleep. Oil the skin: Applying a thin layer of oil ought to do the trick of allowing your skin to fight the overproduction of sebum that may block your pores and lead to unwanted breakouts or enlarged pores. If you have dry skin, it will greatly benefit from some extra moisture.
Night cream: The last step should be to apply a night cream that will seal in all the products you have applied on your skin. Because all the products you applied will probably still linger on your face the next morning, make sure you cleanse with a good cleanser so that you start off your day with a nice and clean skin.