Add these steps to your beauty routine to revive skin and fight fine lines all through the night
Most of us don't have time during the day for masking or taking a trip to the spa. So, why not try turning your night beauty routine into a blissful moment of me-time? Not only do you deserve it, but there’s truth to the phrase beauty sleep, and you can give those words real meaning with some pre-bed pampering.
Getting some Zzzs has loads of benefits, including skin rejuvenation. When you add in the right skincare products and follow these simple steps, you can maximize the beauty benefits of slumber. These products and steps will help you look bright-eyed before your first cup of joe.
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Start with a clean slate.
When you take off your makeup you're also washing away pore-clogging dirt and oil, so skin has a chance to naturally exfoliate—clearing away dead skin and bringing new cells to the surface. Products can penetrate skin better, too. For nights when you're too tired to make it to the sink, keep a pack of cleansing cloths next to your bed.
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Seal in hydration with a serum.
Because your skin temperature rises at night, it's the ideal time to apply rejuvenating products, which will warm up and seep deeper into the lower layers of your skin. Look for a serum enriched with vitamins A and E to help jump start collagen growth and keep skin looking firm and smooth.
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Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
Remember to apply lotion to areas like your neck, lips, hands, and feet — they'll soak up the hydration, too. But if you usually slather on formulas with SPF, do yourself a favor and save those extra ingredients for daytime. Instead, swap in creamier products formulated for night.4
Aim for at least 6 hours of sleep.
"When you sleep, there's a boost of blood flow to skin, which prompts cells to turn over eight times faster than during the day," says David E. Bank, MD, a dermatologist in Mount Kisco, NY. But getting under 6 hours will increase production of the stress hormone cortisol, which slows down collagen production and results in more pronounced lines.
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Use a targeted body lotion.
Like a night cream for the body, this specially formulated lotion is high in glycerin to heal rough patches. Smooth on this night cream to reveal soft, hydrated skin in the morning.
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Rescue your lips.
Look for rich, overnight lip treatments that repair cracks. This one has jojoba oil added for pillowy softness.
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Plump your skin with an overnight mask.
Give skin a boost with an overnight mask. Let your face soak up ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid all night long — no need to rinse in the morning.
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Save your strands.
Save straw-like strands with an overnight hair mask. Look for a mask like this one, which nourishes hair with oat and almond milk (it's absorbed, so it won't stain your pillow).
