Our skin undergoes several changes with new habits, and I genuinely believe that having a good nighttime routine can set you up to have the best amount of rest that your body and skin will thank you for.

If you are suffering from dull, devitalised skin or have constant battles with breakouts or dry, flaky skin patches, chances are your skin hasn’t received the love it needs before it hits the pillow.

Here are some tips to remember that may do wonders for your skin overnight:

Cleanse Your Skin

Your skin has worked so hard to fight so many free radicals from damaging your skin during the day. Air-Conditioning, Traffic Pollutants, Passive Smoke that may have wafted in your face as you walked past someone. I mean, seriously, the skin is screaming, “Give me a good clean!” when you are jumping in the shower after a big day. However, unfortunately, just a quick rinse with water won’t do the job. Heat and exposure to ultraviolet rays deregulate the glands responsible for oil production, so deeper cleaning is necessary before bed so that the pores are unobstructed during the hours of sleep. I recommend first cleansing with a water-soluble oil, such as Cosmedix Purity Solution, to remove all the dirt, makeup and excess sunscreen. Then do a second cleanse using a cleanser that has been prescribed for YOUR SKIN TYPE to remove all remaining traces of impurities within your skin, preventing any break-outs that had a chance of occurring.

Exfoliation Before Bed Prevents Skin Sensitisation

Exfoliation is also essential as sweat, dead cells and dirt accumulated throughout the day are guaranteed to create comedones and other types of infections. However, it is important to remember that exfoliation should only be done at night since the practice can leave the skin more sensitive to sun damage. Exfoliation also doesn’t always need to be a physical scrum. Exfoliation can come in serums using Vitamin A or other AHA acids that are gentle enough to use nightly. Physical scrubs should be limited to 2-3 times a week if your skin can tolerate it.  

Night Moisturisers with Antioxidants Are Important 

When choosing a night moisturiser, it is 100% completely worth going to your professional skin therapist and asking what is best for your skin. I’m sure you would agree that it would be better to have something that can penetrate the deeper layers of the skin and work on your skin goals than sit on top and basically just lubricate the surface. When the body is in its resting state, your skin is recharging and absorbing the most nutrients. You need to replenish the vitamins and minerals that have been lost after a hard days work, and no amount of clean eating and green smoothies will make that skin glow more than letting it soak up the goodness of Vitamin A, C and E, which in the correct % levels can protect and renew your skin dramatically, along with adding in a cocktail of peptides that in a nutshell slow down the collagen and elastin from depleting in the skin.

Keep A Hydramist On The Side Of the Bed to Prevent Dryness

Suppose you have a habit of sleeping with the air conditioner switched on in the summer. In that case, it is important to double your care with hydration of the skin since the electrical devices manage to cause the water present in the dermis to evaporate at a much higher speed. To avoid dryness of the skin at night, it is best to leave your hydra mist on the side of the bed and spray it a little on the face every time you wake up with a feeling of pulled skin. My Favourite is Pure Fiji’s Hydrating Body Mist. It is formulated with Dilo and Coconut oil to reduce inflammation and Ngi Grass to boost hydration for up to 24hours. It’s also jam-packed full of antioxidants to fight off free radical stress. The Hydrating Body Mist is ideal for use on the body, hair, and even your bedsheets and pillowcases! Oh, and did I mention that this body mist smells aaaah-mazing?

Sleep Well Always

A good night’s sleep lasting 7 hours at least allows you almost complete recovery from the workday and stress. Plus, sleeping well prevents wrinkles and dark circles! Oh, if you want to avoid marks on your face after sleep, just choose silk pillowcases that will save your skin from the harsh cotton fibres.

These easy tips ensure that a little extra effort can make a massive difference to our skin long term!

Give them a go and see if you notice a difference too.