This archive report was first published on 25 July 2021.
Published on July 25, 2021, a study revealed that a well-crafted night-time skincare routine is essential for achieving radiant and glowing skin.
Many women skip important skincare basics in a rush to get into bed, but if you desire flawless skin, you can’t afford to ignore night-time skincare.
When your head hits the pillow at night and you fall asleep, your body goes to work. Cells repair and regenerate, hormones rebalance, and the brain transfers short-term memory into long-term memory.
The effects of good sleep are especially visible on your skin. When you get adequate nightly sleep, you are less likely to look haggard and more likely to have glowing, supple skin.
However, there are several night-time skincare mistakes you should avoid to maximise on this natural process and keep your skin looking radiant.
One of the most common mistakes is sleeping with makeup on. Leaving your makeup on when you hit the snooze button can clog your pores and lead to dry skin, acne, rashes, and even wrinkles.
Another mistake is using harsh makeup removers. A high-quality, alcohol-free makeup remover will help you avoid skin irritation.
Additionally, washing your skin with cold or hot water can be harmful to the health and appearance of your skin. Extreme temperatures can inflame your skin and lead to irritation.
It is also essential to incorporate a retinol cream or moisturiser into your night-time skincare routine. Retinol stimulates the metabolism of skin cells and encourages collagen production, reducing and preventing sun damage, brown spots, lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores.
Finally, make sure to change and launder your pillowcases every two or three days to avoid transferring germs to your clean skin and leading to irritation and breakouts.
