Do you have a routine when you wash your face at night? The right skincare regimen can make a huge difference in how you look and feel -- and it’s essential for inhibiting fine lines and wrinkles from forming.
Prevention is everything, and it takes time and patience to do it right. That’s why introducing a quick, easy skincare routine into your daily life is the best way to keep your skin looking youthful and healthy. The goal is to make your routine such a habit, you don’t even think about it. Kind of like brushing your teeth!
Think of your skin as a living, breathing thing. Every day, your body sheds about a million dead skin cells to make way for newer cells! While most of these cells flake off on their own and become dust (a good reminder to also dust your home regularly), many of those old skin cells hang on for dear life. When mixed with things like dirt and sweat, old skin cells are a breeding ground for bacteria. Hello, acne!
Now that you know how important it is to nourish the natural life cycle of your skin, let’s dive into the best skincare routine you can implement right now to keep your face happy, healthy and bacteria-free.
5 Steps to a Perfect Nighttime Skincare Regimen
Yes, order matters! Follow this easy sequence to get the most out of your skincare products. Since you probably already have a quick morning routine of some variation of “wash, moisturize, makeup,” we’ll give you a nice evening routine to help you reap the benefits of taking things a little slower.
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Cleanse. Always start by removing the impurities from your face that you’ve accumulated all day, like makeup, dirt, and sweat. Some facial cleansers can be a little harsh on the delicate skin on your face, so be sure to use something gentle. Better yet, use our Clean Slate cleanser made with vitamin-rich ingredients like rosehip seed oil to help repair your skin instead of damage it further.
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Exfoliate. About three times a week, skip the cleanser and go straight for the exfoliator instead. A good exfoliator will take cleansing to the next level, helping your body slough off all those dead skin cells. Think of it as tough love for your face. That’s why we adore the Love Scrub -- it will gently clean out your pores while buffing away those pesky impurities.
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Hydrate. Now that your skin is nicely cleansed, it needs a little replenishing from all those natural oils that might have gotten stripped away. Supercharge your moisturizer with our hydrating, lightweight Daily Oasis formula. It’s made with hyaluronic acid that helps your body draw even more moisture from the air for long-lasting hydration.
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Eye Cream. Next, give your eyes a little special care. The skin under your eyes is the thinnest part of your entire body, so it needs protection. To help combat dark circles and fine lines, try our Eye Love You eye cream that harnesses the cooling power of cucumbers for an ultra-hydrating experience.
- Mask. If you want to take nighttime hydration to the next level, consider adding a face mask to your routine a few nights a week. Ideally, look for a good face mask with collagen in it to help your body naturally increase its own collagen production. In other words, your own personal wrinkle-fighters! Our Snooze Boost neuropeptide mask is made with two types of collagen to give you a surprising youthful glow first thing in the morning.
If you’re new to a skincare practice, you might not have any of these products on hand yet. That’s ok -- Rome wasn’t built in a day, after all. Start with the essentials in our Rapid Regimen Starter Kit, which contains a cleanser, a toner you can use in the morning, and a moisturizer. Hey, you gotta start somewhere!