The famous French singer Edith Piaf once said: “I’m afraid to sleep. It’s a form of death”. While we could all think of more exciting ways to spend our time instead of sleeping, sleep is incredibly important. Our bodies use it to repair things such as our muscles, our brains, and our skin. In fact, during the night, your skin actually absorbs the nutrients in your products better than during the day. Without outside influences such as sun, wind, rain, and pollution, your skin is left to its own devices to heal. But your skin can’t do this all on its own. It needs products and a great nighttime routine in order to help it out! 


Here are our seven essential night skincare routine steps for healthy, glowing skin:

1. Cleanse 

Getting the basics right is crucial for healthy, glowing skin; a blank slate is always the best thing to work with. Use a soft washcloth and a gentle cleanser to remove the daily build-up of dirt, oil, make-up, and SPF. Try to avoid gel and foam formulas that strip your skin of its natural oil, and use a cleansing balm or oil which will gently remove build-up, leaving your skin feeling calm and comfortable. Spend two to three minutes massaging your cleanser into your skin, then rinse it off using warm water and a soft towel. 


Here are the best cleansers for your skin type:

      2. Hydrate

After cleansing, your skin needs hydrating. Toners are designed to balance the PH and moisture levels in your skin, contributing to a healthier and younger appearance. Skipping toner as part of your evening skincare routine can leave your skin feeling greasy and also prone to acne. When your skin is dehydrated (especially in winter), it stimulates your oil gland to produce more oil to naturally moisturise the skin. All our toners are packed with antioxidants, or humectants, which attract water into your skin. Put a generous amount of toner into the palm of your hands and gently tap it on your face until it is all absorbed. Remember to avoid acid-based and fragrance-heavy toners and choose formulas that contain nourishing, water-based ingredients instead.


Here’s our list of the best toners for you:

3. Treat

Serums contain focused ingredients to tackle a variety of skin issues. After cleansing and hydrating, you should apply a serum that caters to the needs of your skin type. While it can be fun to experiment with all the different serums, try to be mindful of what your skin really needs. If your skin is dry or dehydrated, try using a hyaluronic acid-based serum beneath your moisturiser. You can also apply any spot treatments here. At night, choose a serum that is focused on hydration and strengthening the skin’s barrier function. These can feature botanicals such as evening primrose oil and squalane. Pat your serum onto damp skin, using your fingertips to gently press it in as part of a great evening skincare routine.


Here are our favourite nighttime toners:

4. Eyes

Eye creams can get a bad rap, but we all know that the first signs of ageing usually start around the eyes. The skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of your face, making it susceptible to dryness and tiredness; but this doesn’t mean that you need to lather on heaps of thick moisturiser. Instead, use a gentle, anti-oxidant eye cream or gel. This should make your skin cells healthier, lighten discolouration, and encourage skin layering. 


Keep the skin around your eyes feeling and looking amazing with these creams and balms:

5. Moisturise

A great moisturising night cream helps to lock in all the benefits of your serum and eye cream. As well as helping maintain moisture, night cream actually repairs your skin barrier through the night. As your skin is more likely to lose moisture during the night than the day, you can really lather on a good amount of moisturiser without having to worry about your face looking shiny or about having to apply make-up afterwards. Avoid gel-textured formulas as these can dry out your skin, and look for thick, full, and creamy textures that contain ingredients like shea butter and Chaga mushroom.


Make sure your skin always feels smooth and hydrated with these moisturisers: 

6. Face mask

A face mask isn’t essential, but if you’ve had a skin breakout, your skin is feeling a bit dry, or you just feel like giving yourself something extra, then a face mask is a great way to relax and calm your skin after a hectic day. As with all the above, face masks come in different shapes and sizes, so use whatever suits your skin. A hydrating mask will soothe dry skin, whereas a clay mask will help to absorb excess moisture.


Treat yourself to one of our top-rated face masks:

Conclusion

When it comes to your skincare, a good nighttime routine is key. Instead of kicking off your shoes after you get in and heading straight to bed, take the time to wash off the worst of the day’s dirt and grime and give your skin a chance to replenish. It will thank you in the morning!