If you thought ‘beauty sleep’ as a concept only exists in movies and fairy tales then you might just be wrong. A good night’s sleep, a comfy bed, and the right nighttime routine are all you need to wake up to healthy skin. Nykaa’s Nighttime Routine – Cleanse, Repair, Hydrate has to be your go-to routine when it comes to rejuvenating your skin overnight, well, isn’t that the dream?
Your skin heals and restores itself at night twice as fast as compared to the day, making it an ideal time to indulge in a nighttime skincare routine to wake up with incredible skin. Your skin is free from the harmful rays of the sun, dust in the air, and the greasiness of the day and thus ready to boost cell regeneration, barrier repair, and overall rejuvenation. But even a simple nighttime routine – cleanse, repair, hydrate, is incomplete if you don’t keep the right dos and don’ts in mind.
If you are a beginner or operate on an expert level when it comes to skincare, you need to have a checklist in place with the necessary dos and don’ts depending on your skin type. Without further ado, let’s get into it.
Even though there are a lot of skin types, when it comes to a classic divide with respect to products, routines, and points to remember, there are only two factions that need drastically different care. They are dry and dull skin type and oily and acne-prone skin type. Let’s look at what to do and what not along with the ideal routine and recommended products for each.
Dull & Dry Skin
If you have dull and dry skin, your skin needs hydration at its core. Hence, your nighttime cleanse, repair, and hydrate regime should include a gentle cleanser, nourishing serum, repairing under-eye cream, moisturiser, and a lip balm. It ensures your skin remains hydrated at every step, including your lips and under-eye area.
Dos & Don’ts For Dull & Dry Skin
Dos:
- Hydration is key to compensate for dry skin cells and dull complexion
- Use gentle cleansers to not strip the natural oils of the skin
- Use a thick and cream-based moisturiser to lock in the hydration
Don’ts:
- Don’t take hot showers at night
- Don’t over-exfoliate, limit it to once a week
- Don’t use alcohol-based products that can dry out your skin.
Use the following products to create your simple cleanse, repair, and hydrate routine for dry and dull skin. Focus on brightening ingredients such as vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides to get rid of uneven skin, pigmentation, and discolouration caused due to dry skin.
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Acne-Prone & Oily Skin
If you have oily and acne-prone skin, then you need to incorporate a double cleanse in your night routine. Start with an oil-based cleanser that removes all the stubborn dirt, grime, dust, makeup, oil products, and sweat. Make sure to follow it up with a toner to tighten your large and open pores. Finish strong with a serum with astringent ingredients and finally a lightweight moisturiser. This routine ensures that you cleanse, repair, and hydrate your skin before you drift off into the night.
Dos:
- Make sure to double cleanse, first with an oil cleanser and then a water-based cleanser
- Exfoliate the skin to unclog pores and remove excess oil
- Include toners in your routine to tighten pores
Don’ts:
- Don’t use heavy creams and lotions, opt for lightweight formulations instead
- Don’t skip moisturisers, your skin might get dry even if it generates too much oil, which causes it to overcompensate by creating even more oil
- Don’t over-cleanse or over-exfoliate as they can aggravate your oil glands to produce more sebum and oil
A cleanse, repair, hydrate model works for acne and oily skin types too, simply add an extra step of cleansing and replace your eye serum with a toner for a more even texture and complexion. You can additionally also add a lip balm and eye mask if you want to go the extra mile.
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Every skin concern can be treated with three simple steps – cleanse, repair, and hydrate. Whether your skin is dry as a bone, one that flakes as soon as the temperature drops or oily and acne-prone like nobody’s business, all you need are the right products, an effective routine, and potent ingredients that offer a targeted approach.
FAQs
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What Is Nykaa’s Night Routine?
Nykaa’s Night routine is a simple routine that you can incorporate as a self-care ritual before you take your beauty sleep. It includes a simple three-step process – cleanse, repair, and hydrate that aims at nourishing your skin so it can breathe and rejuvenate at night, so you can wake up to healthy skin daily.
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What are some good nighttime cleansers?
You can try the following cleaners for the night
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Recommend serums for a nighttime routine.
Pick a serum based on your skin type:
Oily & Acne Prone Skin: Deconstruct | Foxtale
Pigmented Skin: The Ordinary | Eucerin
Dry Skin: Dot & Key | Minimalist
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Should I use a toner at night?
Yes, you can and should use a toner at night as it tightens your pores to improve skin elasticity and bounce. Since there is very minimal dirt when you sleep, nothing will get trapped in your pores as it tighten.
