Taking care of our skin is an essential part of our daily routine to keep it looking healthy and radiant. Night care, in particular, plays a decisive role as our skin can regenerate undisturbed while we sleep. Let us explain why a night cream makes sense, what distinguishes it from a day cream, and the benefits of including it in your skincare routine.

The Importance Of Night Care

Air pollution, UV rays or stress can damage skin during the day. To repair this damage, our skin cells go through a natural regeneration process while we sleep. They also do this when we are not sleeping, but during sleep this regeneration process is particularly active. This increases blood flow to the skin, which promotes the transport of nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells. This supports the regeneration process and the repair of damage caused during the day. Studies have shown that our skin regenerates and repairs at night. During sleep, the body is in a state of rest and relaxation. This allows the skin to focus on regeneration without distractions.

At night, the skin barrier becomes more permeable. As a result, our skin loses more moisture at night than during the day. Moisture loss can cause our skin to be drier when we wake up, regardless of skin type. And dry skin, in turn can contribute to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

The increased permeability of our skin barrier at night also has a great advantage. This makes our skin particularly receptive to ant ingredients. It is therefore recommended to supplement your facial care routine with the right night cream. The more permeable the skin barrier, the easier it is to absorb active ingredients during the night. As a result, night creams can improve skin texture and counteract premature skin ageing.

When To Apply Night Cream?

The best time to apply night cream is after removing make-up in the evening, thoroughly cleansing your face and at least an hour before going to bed. This ensures that the skin is free of dirt, sebum and make-up, allowing the active ingredients within the cream to be better absorbed.

Day Creams VS Night Creams

DAY CREAMS….

Are often more easily formulated than night creams, so they can be absorbed quickly and the pores can continue to breathe- especially if makeup is applied afterwards.

Contain partial UV protection to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays during the day and photo ageing caused by them.

Often also contain antioxidant ingredients (e.g. vitamin E) to protect our skin from free radicals.

NIGHT CREAMS….

Are richer in formula than day creams. For example, they also have a more greasy effect than day creams.

Supply the skin at night with essential nutrients that is has lost during the day.

Focus on nightly regeneration, repair and hydration of the skin.

Often contain ingredients that can help slow down the ageing process of the skin (e.g. bakuchiol, coenzyme Q10).

Day creams are formulated to protect us from potential damage during the day. At night, our skin has different needs: For example, no longer needs to be protected from sunlight., but rather from moisture loss. Night creams are specially formulated to support your skin’s nightly “repair program” by providing it with essential nutrients and moisture. In order to make the most of this nightly regeneration phase of your skin, we recommend that you include a special night cream in your routine.

What Should A Night Cream Contain?

A good night cream should contain moisturising ingredients (e.g. aloe vera or natural hyaluronic acids) on the one hand and those that effectively help to improve the skin’s appearance on the other. Night cream’s are also richer- so they contain more nourishing fats/oils to protect the skin from dehydration. Plant-based ceramides as an ingredient bind moisture and thus prevent moisture loss.

Many people want a night cream with retinol. A much gentler, more tolerable and plant-based alternative to retinol is the ingredient bakuchiol. Bakuchiol also has various anti-ageing qualities: It significantly reduces the depth of wrinkles, prevents new wrinkles, can improve elasticity and firmness of the skin and generally reduce the symptoms of photo-ageing. Bakuchiol has a brightening effect on pigment spots. The formula of our Firming Night Cream, with 3-fold hyaluronic acid and bakuchiol, has been proven to stimulate the skin’s own collagen system and reduce wrinkles.

Summary

Day and night care: Do I really need both? Yes, because our skin has different needs during the day and night. so a day and night cream are absolutely useful. While a day cream protects the skin from environmental influences such as air pollution or wind during the day, a night care supports the regeneration and repair of the skin during sleep.

Scientific studies show that the skin is best able to repair and regenerate at night. Therefore, it is recommended to integrate a special night cream into your daily skincare routine to optimally care for and protect the skin. Night creams often contain different ingredients than day creams that provide intensive moisture (e.g. hyaluronic acid) and improve the skin structure.

By supplying moisture at night, we can actively counteract the formation of wrinkles. In this way, night creams can improve the skin’s structure, making it look more elastic and firm. For this reason, it makes sense to use a night cream. The increased permeability of the skin barrier at night allows for better absorption of ingredients. By using a night cream regularly, you can ensure that your skin is optimally nourished and stays healthy and radiant.

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