What Are the Benefits of a Night Cream?

We’ve all noticed that skin looks smoother, firmer, and clearer in the morning compared to the end of the day. At night, the skin regenerates, making it the perfect time to give it what it needs. Why is this step essential in your beauty routine, and what are the benefits of a night cream? Here’s what you need to know!

The perfect time to nourish your skin

While we sleep, the skin is protected from external aggressions such as the sun, cold, or pollution. This is the best moment to provide the nutrients it needs to regenerate, rather than helping it fight factors beyond our control during the day.

During sleep, the production of hyaluronic acid and collagen increases, restoring firmness and elasticity. It is also a period when cell turnover intensifies, particularly between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., and when active ingredients penetrate most effectively.

Choosing the right night cream

Select your night cream based on your skin type and needs:

• Dry and/or sensitive skin: Choose a reparative and nourishing cream to reduce redness and deeply hydrate.
• Smooth, toned skin: Prefer a cream with natural active ingredients and a light texture; your skin mainly needs hydration.
• Combination skin: Opt for a balancing cream to mattify while hydrating.
• Mature skin: Use an anti-wrinkle cream to firm, plump, and smooth the skin.

How to apply your night cream

In the evening, apply your serum first, then your night cream using circular motions about thirty minutes before bedtime. This allows the active ingredients to work more effectively. Incorporate some facial exercises as well—it’s ideal for combating signs of aging.

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