Care for Your Skin While You Sleep

Here is how to wake up with beautiful skin!

We do much skin prep in the morning but tend to do very little before we hit the pillow. Evening skin prep is a must in order to wake up with beautiful skin the next day. Dr. Schweitzer emphasizes that “while you are sleeping your skin is hard at work repairing itself and this is the best time to apply nourishing ingredients that will revitalize your skin.” Here are some good-for-your-skin habits to include in your evening routine.

GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP

Restful sleep will help your skin maintain a youthful appearance for years to come. Try sleeping on your back and use a pillowcase made with satin or silk as it will help reduce the formation of sleep lines and crinkles. Reducing stress can tremendously help you get your beauty rest at night. Taking time to relax and engage in enjoyable activities will help keep your mind stay stress free. “Stress can dramatically affect the health of your skin. Wrinkling of the skin, acne and dry skin are associated with stress due to the release of cortisol in the body” Dr. Schweitzer explains. While you are sleeping your skin’s blood flow increases, rebuilds collagen and repairs damage caused by the sun and environment.

CLEANSE NIGHTLY

Even if you feel like washing your face is such a tremendous task after a long day - do not skip washing your face! Your exquisite epidermis picks up dirt, pollutants and oils from your fingers throughout the day. Dr. Schweitzer tells us that “Getting your skin to turnover is harder when you have a buildup of grime, makeup and other pollutants on your skin.” Washing your face in the evening will really make a difference on what you see in the mirror the next day. “Opt for a non-soap cleanser which will not strip your skin of its’ natural oils” he says. Gentle is the best night time approach for your skin!

DON’T SKIMP ON YOUR MOISTURIZER

From dry to oily skin, a moisturizer is always a must! Visit your dermatologist or skin care provider and ask for a skincare plan that will best benefit your skin type for every season. This will give you a customized plan that will effectively help you keep your skin healthy over time. Night time moisturizers focus on moisture and repair “these products are designed to penetrate the skin over the course of several hours, they contain higher concentrations of anti-aging products and may contain retinols.” Dr. Schweitzer explains. Talk to your dermatologist before venturing into the world of retinols/retinoids as these are very powerful and you may not be a good candidate.

INCLUDE YOUR NECK, CHEST AND HANDS

Chances are you are treating your face and skipping your neck, chest and hands. Dr. Schweitzer explains that “The neck, chest, and hands are also exposed to daily damage and are at risk of premature aging. Even if your face looks youthful, your neck, chest, and hands could be an age giveaway. Don’t treat these areas as an afterthought by only using whatever is left of the product on your fingertips.” Use a full dose of product on these areas daily and nightly to combat the signs of aging.

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