We all know the importance of a daily skincare routine when it comes to getting healthy, glowing skin. But let’s be honest: After a long, often hard day of taking care of allll the things life can throw at you, it can be so tempting to skip that nighttime routine in favor of some extra Zzzzs and cozy sheets.
We’ve got the solution to build a good nighttime skincare routine that you won’t want to skip:
Make it easy and make it about self-care.
So grab your coziest slippers and your fluffiest robe because we’re about to unpack a nighttime routine that is only 4 easy steps.
When should you do your nighttime skincare routine?
Before we jump in, one common question we get is: When should I do my nighttime skincare routine? The answer is simple: Whenever you’re getting ready to hunker down for the night or even right before you go to sleep. Whatever is easier for you! As long as you do it, you’re on your way to healthy, glowing skin.
You don’t have to wait until right before bedtime to show your skin some evening love! In fact, if you do it earlier, that’s one less thing you need to do before getting some much-needed sleep. If you find yourself tempted to skip your nighttime routine, try doing it once you’re in for the night so you have one less thing to do right before you get some shuteye!
What is a good nighttime skincare routine?
Step One: Wipe Away Makeup + Sunscreen.
It’s so important to remove the makeup, sunscreen, dirt, grit, and other things your skin faces every day so your skin can breathe. It also helps make step #2 more effective.
We like to start by removing makeup with our unzented body oil.
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When choosing your makeup remover, stay clear of ingredients like synthetic fragrances, alcohol (denatured and isopropyl), and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
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Step 2: Wash Up.
Now that you’ve wiped away much of the yuck from your day, it’s time to up the ante and grab your favorite cleanser. Cleansing your skin at night with a gentle cleanser is crucial to healthy skin. Since your skin repairs itself at night, starting with clean skin is essential to optimal skin health.
Washing your face daily can help to avoid:
- Dull-looking skin
- Clogged pores
- Breakouts
- Premature aging
What ingredients should you stay away from when choosing your facial cleanser?
- Parabens
- Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS)
- Triclosan
- Ethanolamine Compounds
Hot Bonus Tip: In addition to cleansing, exfoliating your skin can help prevent clogged pores, improve circulation, even out skin tone, and remove dead skin and bacteria. Experts recommend exfoliating only 2-3 times a week.
Step 3. Add Moisturizer + Get Ready to Enter Hydration Nation.
This step just might be the most fun, so don’t skip it. It’s a time to take a deep breath and give yourself a nice massage.
Why is moisturizing an important part of a good nighttime skincare routine? Well, bare, unmoisturized skin can allow even more moisture to leave your skin while you sleep, resulting in dry and dull-looking skin. Plus, your skin absorbs moisturizer best at night. Depending on the season, which type of climate you live in, or both, this step can be even more important than you might think!
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What to look for in your moisturizer?
When it comes to choosing your moisturizer, the number of choices can be overwhelming, and it might take some trial and error to find what works best for your skin. In general, look for hyaluronic acid and avoid synthetic fragrances, which can irritate the skin.
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Step 4: Unleash the Glow with Face Oil
We’ll keep this one simple: Moisturizer and Oil have their own place in your routine, and they work beautifully together. Oil can seal in your moisturizer, making it even more effective. And not to sound like a broken record, but your skin absorbs moisturizer best at night, so do it up!
Yes, a good nighttime skincare routine does take some time, but it’s also a time for you to do something great for yourself. Skin care is self care. What does your nighttime skincare routine look like? What’s worked for you in the past? Click here to share all the details on our social media—we want to know how you show your skin some TLC!
