Why Should You Use A Night Cream?

Taking care of our skin is an essential part of our daily routine to keep it healthy and radiant. Night care, in particular, plays a crucial role because our skin can regenerate undisturbed while we sleep. In this article, we explain why a night cream is beneficial, how it differs from a day cream, and the advantages of incorporating it into your skincare routine.

The Importance of Night Care: Why Should You Use a Night Cream?

Stress, air pollution, and UV rays can all damage our skin during the day. To repair the damage, our skin cells undergo a natural regeneration process while we sleep. Although this process also occurs when we are awake, it is particularly active during sleep. During this time, blood circulation to the skin increases, prompting the transport of nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells. This supports the regeneration processes and the repair of damage incurred during the day. Scientific studies have shown that our skin can repair and regenerate itself best at night. During sleep, the body is in a state of rest and relaxation, allowing the skin to focus on regeneration without distractions.

At night, our skin barrier becomes more permeable. As a result, our skin loses more moisture at night than during the day. This nightly moisture loss can cause our skin- regardless of skin type- to be drier upon waking. Dry skin, in turn, can contribute to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

This increased permeability of our skin barrier at night also has a significant advantage. It makes our skin particularly receptive to any ingredients. Therefore, it is highly recommended to complement your facial care routine with the appropriate night cream. Due to the more permeable skin barrier, active ingredients can be better absorbed during the night. As a result, night creams can improve skin texture and counteract premature skin ageing.

The optimal time to apply night cream is after your evening make-up removal, facial cleansing, and at least an hour before going to bed. This ensures that the skin is free from dirt, sebum and make-up, allowing the active ingredients in the cream to be better absorbed.

When Should You Apply Night Cream?

Can You Use a Night Cream as a Day Cream?

To answer this question, it is first important to understand the differences between day and night creams, as they have different formulations and functions.

Day creams….

Often formulated to be lighter than night creams so that they absorb quickly and allow the pores to breathe, especially when make-up is applied afterward.

Sometimes contain UV protection to shield the skin from harmful sun rays and prevent photoaging during the day.

Often include antioxidant ingredients (e.g. Vitamin E) to protect our skin from free radicals.

Night creams….

Often formulated to be richer than day creams, often providing more intense hydration.

Supply the skin with essential nutrients at night that it has lost during the day.

Focus on night time regeneration, repair and hydration of the skin.

Often contains ingredients that can help slow down the skin’s ageing process (e.g. Coenzyme Q10, Bakuchiol).

Day creams are formulated to protect us from potential damage during the day. At night, our skin has different needs: it no longer needs protection from sun exposure but rather from moisture loss. Night creams are specially formulated to support your skin’s night time “repair program” by providing it with essential nutrients and moisture. To make the most of this night time regeneration phase, we recommend incorporating a specialised night cream into your routine.

In general, you can use night cream as a day cream. For particularly dry skin, or when rich care is required, a night cream can help to intensely hydrate the skin during the day. In winter, when you are indoors or exposed to less sunlight, a night cream can also be a good option.

The Proper Application of a Night Cream

Apply a small amount of night cream to your face and neck after removing make-up and cleansing your skin, and gently massage it in. If your night cream comes in a jar, use a clean finger or a spatula to take it out, and make sure to close the jar tightly after each use.

A good night cream should include ingredients that both provide moisture (e.g., natural hyaluronic acids, glycerin, or aloe vera and effectively help to improve the skin’s appearance. Night creams are also richer as they contain more nourishing fats/oils to protect the skin from drying out. Plant-based ceramides as an ingredient bind moisture and thus prevent moisture loss.

Many people desire a night cream containing retinol. A much gentler, more tolerable, and plant-based alternative to retinol is Bakuchiol. Bakuchiol also has various anti-ageing qualities: it significantly reduces wrinkle depth, prevents wrinkles, can improve skin elasticity and firmness, and generally reduces the appearance of photoaging. Bakuchiol also has a brightening effect on pigmentation spots. The formula of our Firming Night Cream with triple hyaluronic acid and Bakuchiol has been proven to stimulate the skin’s own collagen system and reduce wrinkles.

What Should a Night Cream Contain?

Because our skin has different needs during the day and night, using a day and night cream is beneficial. While a day cream protects the skin from environmental factors such as pollution or wind during the day, a night cream supports the skin’s regeneration and repair while you sleep.

Scientific studies show that the skin can repair and regenerate itself best at night. Therefore, it is advisable to integrate a specialised night cream into your daily skin care routine to optimally care for and protect your skin. Night creams often contain different ingredients than day creams, providing intense moisture and improving skin texture.

By supplying moisturising ingredients at night, we can actively counteract the formation of wrinkles. In this way, night creams can improve skin texture, making it appear more elastic and firmer. This is why it makes sense to use a night cream. The increased permeability of the skin barrier at night allows for better absorption of the ingredients. By regularly using a night cream, you can ensure that your skin is optimally nourished and remains healthy and radiant.

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