A good hydrating night cream will not only hydrate your skin but also soothe and calm it as you sleep so you wake up with a complexion that’s more even and skin that’s just as refreshed as you are. It feels great knowing that the overnight face cream is working to reduce redness, pigmentation, dark spots, wrinkles, and general irritation while you’re getting your beauty sleep, but there are some things you can do to get even more out of it. Here’s everything you should know about night creams and some tips for getting the most out of them:
What makes applying night cream so important?
When you sleep, blood flow to your skin increases, allowing it to repair itself and regenerate. This process is vitally important to achieving healthier, more radiant, youthful-looking skin. Applying a hydrating night cream before you go to bed – and allowing for it to soak in before you lay your head on your pillow – gives your skin a boost, amplifies cell turnover, and increases collagen production.
Day cream vs. night cream
Many people will opt to just apply the same cream they wear during the day before bed rather than a hydrating night cream because they don’t know the difference between the two types of skincare products. The truth is day and night creams have very different formulas and are intended to benefit your skin in different ways. Day creams have much lighter formulas that combine moisturizers with SPF to protect your skin from the sun and the variety of debris you’ll encounter during the day. Your skin obviously doesn’t need to be protected from much while you’re sleeping, which is where a hydrating night cream comes in. Night creams aid your skin’s natural regenerative process and help soothe and repair any damage that might have been done during the day.
Tips for applying night cream
The best time to apply overnight face cream is after you have finished cleansing your skin so it can soak up all of the beneficial ingredients. Take a small amount of the cream and massage it into your face in upward circles, which will help to stimulate blood circulation and allow the product to penetrate deeper into your skin. Give it at least 15 minutes to fully absorb before getting in bed for the night. It’s best to have a set skincare routine that you stick to every night. This helps ensure you are applying night cream consistently and allows your skin to stay healthy.
It’s worth noting that night creams typically have a thicker consistency than the day creams you’re used to because their formulas are richer and more nourishing. So, you won’t need to apply as much of a hydrating night cream as you may other, lighter products.
If you’re looking for an overnight face cream to add to your skincare routine, look no further than our Overnight Star Night Cream. The formula is packed with antioxidant-rich ingredients like black ginseng extract and acai berry extract that’ll work their magic, hydrating, nourishing, and revitalizing your skin while you’re asleep. It’s the ultimate way to achieve your best skin with minimal effort – just apply before bed, catch some Zs, and then wake up glowing.
At Peach & Lily, caring for your skin is our greatest privilege. Thank you for trusting us with your skin care needs. Our mantra from day one has been 100% Worry Free™ – and that will never change.
Cheers to radiance, Peaches!
