Nighttime Beauty Rituals for Beautiful Skin
When you’re taking care of your skin, it’s important to craft a routine that works for you. But that doesn’t mean your morning routine is the only one that needs your attention. If you want to perfect your nighttime skincare routine, here are a few tips you need to follow.
Remove All of Your Makeup
If you wear makeup to cover up acne scars or just because you like the way it looks, it’s important to remember to take it off completely every night. If you don’t take your makeup off every night, you could be doing some serious damage to your skin. Not only does makeup trap oil and dirt on your skin, but it can also seriously dry your skin out. And if you already have dry skin, that’s definitely not good. In addition, leaving your makeup on overnight can increase the likelihood of acne breakouts because your pores are likely clogged with makeup, excess oil, and bacteria from the environment around you. Even if you don’t follow your entire skincare routine before you go to sleep at night, make sure you at least take a minute to wipe your makeup off so you can hit the pillow with a fresh face.
Wash Your Face
Once you’ve removed your makeup, it’s time to clean off any excess dirt or oil left behind. While a makeup wipe might take off the majority of your makeup, it can leave bits of dirt and oil behind. That’s why it’s so important for you to wash your face once your makeup is off. Just make sure you’re using a cleanser that meets all of your skin’s needs! If you have acne prone skin, a cleanser with salicylic acid in it might be a good call. If you have sensitive skin, make sure you’re using a cleanser that doesn’t have any harsh fragrances or exfoliants in it. This will ensure that you’re both cleansing your skin and making sure you meet your unique skin type’s needs as you clean it. When you’re finished washing your face, make sure you’re gently patting it dry with a towel. Rubbing a towel up against the delicate skin on your face could lead to dryness or a skin rash if you’re not careful.
Moisturize Your Skin
Moisturizing is hands-down one of the most important skin care steps you can take before you go to sleep every night. In most cases, your nighttime moisturizer will be a little bit thicker than your daytime moisturizer and it won’t necessarily have SPF in it. The reason for the thickness of a nighttime moisturizer is that it needs to help your skin rejuvenate while you sleep. Our bodies already undergo restorative processes while we sleep, and a nice nighttime moisturizer can help that along for the skin on your face. It can also help you fight off wrinkles and keep your skin dewy and supple.
Pampering yourself before bed every night is a great confidence booster and health boost for your skin. If you have questions about what kind of treatments would be best for you or you’re ready to book an appointment and talk about how cosmetic dermatology services can help, set up your consultation with SE Dermatology Specialists today.