The Ideal Night Skincare Routine

Introduction

As for skincare devotees, we follow a morning skincare routine for a healthy glow with some leaving it at an SPF and others applying makeup to keep them turbocharged during the day. But what happens when the day gets over?  Do we need a night skin care routine as well? With a gruelling day at work, some of us tend to skip a nightly skincare ritual – completing daily chores and duties. Why go the extra mile? Allow us to elucidate on the importance of a daily nighttime skincare routine.

Why do we need a night skin care routine and why is it important?

At night, the skin is completely free from the external environmental toxins and stressors – and that’s when the skin heals and repairs itself. Without any thick makeup products that could clog your pores, the skin can breathe better and is able to easily absorb skincare products to deeply nourish and treat the skin. Hence, high-performance skincare products are recommended in your skincare regimen to treat the targeted skincare concerns. (1)

Best night skincare routine(s) according to your skin type?

There are three common skin types and their corresponding skincare routines:

• Normal: A gel cleanser or Ubtan, a toner, a serum and a nourishing moisturizer.
• Dry: An oil-based cleanser or Ubtan, a hydrating and moisturising toner, a thick serum and rich moisturizer. 
• Combination/Oily: A water-based or Ubtan, a toner, a lightweight serum and a gel-based moisturiser.

Night-time Skin Care Routine Steps for healthy-glowing skin

Step 1: Double-cleanse to purify and rejuvenate

If wearing makeup, the first and foremost step of a night skin care routine is double-cleansing. As the word in itself suggests, cleansing twice to remove the makeup, dirt and grime from your face so that the skin is prepped for better moisture absorption.

• Our Floral Makeup Removal Oil is formulated with naturally-derived essential oils to gently clean smudge-free makeup in a single swipe. It contains cold-pressed oils of Jasmine, Rose and Jojoba seed that balance oil production, reduce pigmentation and make the skin smoother and firmer. Add the makeup removing oil onto damp cotton wool to wipe off the face and eye make-up.

• Follow with the Delicate Facial Cleanser Mashobra Honey, Lemon and Rosewater to tone and rehydrate the skin, thereby removing any further residue of dirt and makeup.

Step 2: Tone to hydrate

It is imperative to use a toner after your nightly cleanse as the toner helps to bring back the hydration in the skin and also tightens your pores, balances the skin’s natural pH levels and removes any dirt that may have been left behind. (2)

Our Facial Tonic Mists Panchpushp or Rosewater to lock in the moisture and plump the skin. This facial tonic mist contains five floral waters — which are extracted via a laborious steam-distillation method — that include naturally hydrating Rose, moisture-retaining Bela, antioxidant-rich Parijat, cooling Kewda, and illuminating Saffron.

Directions for usage: From a distance, spritz onto the face and neck, 2-3 times. Store in a refrigerator for maximum efficacy.

Step 3: Apply a serum to seal in the moisture

A serum is a super-dense and nutrient-high treatment, having a thin consistency, which penetrates into the deepest layers of the skin – stimulating the underlying tissue for cell rejuvenation. The Forest Essentials Advanced Soundarya Age Defying Serum with 24K Gold is a flawless formula that contains precious herbs, which help reduce the early signs of ageing and pigmentation. Used by turning 24K Gold into ash or Bhasma, this age-arresting formula has illuminating and radiance-giving properties.

Directions for usage: Take a few drops of the Advanced Serum and massage gently using upward strokes on the face and skin. Suitable for all skin types except acne-prone skin.

Step 4: Gentility for the eyes

When it comes to the night skincare routine, one must not forget to take care of their eye area as the first lines, wrinkles and age spots tend to appear there. With each passing day, the under-eye area generates dark circles and wrinkles if not taken proper care of.

To soothe the stressed lines, the Forest Essentials Under Eye Serum Red Banana Flower and Potato Starch acts as a luxurious accompaniment. Enriched with highly potent extracts of Coffee Bean, Red Banana Flower, Potato Starch and Wheat Protein, this serum helps boost cellular repair and diminishes puffiness around the eyes.

Directions for usage: Take a few drops on your ring finger and then gently dab around the eye area to soothe and firm.

Step 5: Moisturize and massage

The final step of your ideal nighttime skincare routine can be broken down into two – a pre-moisturiser and a moisturising night cream. Night creams generally tend to be more nourishing as they’re made with potent herbs and oil-based ingredients that protect and add nutrition to your skin, helping it regenerate during your sleep – hence, providing a healthy glow in the morning.

• Pre-moisturiser: The Ojas Illuminating Night Beauty Balm is a lightweight formula that has been blended with precious botanical herbs and plants, which help in repairing and restoring the skin’s natural glow. It contains Coconut Milk which has deeply moisturizing properties, along with Arjuna Bark, a natural strengthen barrier for the skin that helps in protection from environmental damage and balancing natural sebum production.

Directions for usage: Apply a thin layer of the Ojas Illuminating Night Beauty Balm, as a pre-moisturiser, on the face and gently press it into the skin.

• Moisturiser: The Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date and Litchi is an age-old Ayurvedic formulation that contains potent extracts of fermented Litchi Juice and Dates, which are traditionally known to revitalize the skin. It promotes collagen production and helps fight early signs of ageing, making it the best night cream for glowing skin.

Directions for usage: Every night, gently massage a pea-sized amount of the Advanced Eternal Youth Formula on the neck and face using upward strokes.

What type of products should be used?

The basic thumb rule to follow is to apply skincare products based on their consistency – from the thinnest consistency to the thickest, or from liquid-based products to cream-based ones. While your skin naturally heals and repairs at night, it needs a dollop of extra nourishment which is possible when you listen to your skin’s needs and use the correct night skincare products. Opt for effective natural products that are gentle upon application and have long-lasting results. At Forest Essentials, natural skincare is crafted using the best herbal ingredients captured at their most potent form for maximum efficacy — and free from SLS/SLES, parabens and harsh chemicals.

Conclusion

In this blog, we’ve talked about the various elements of a nighttime skincare routine and its benefits for the skin. So get started by picking up products that suit your skin and are most essential for you.

Visit www.forestessentialsindia.com to explore some of the best night creams for glowing skin.

FAQs

What is a good nighttime skincare routine?

A good night skin care routine involves 5 simple steps:

• Double-cleanse with a makeup remover and a face wash.
• Use a toner to hydrate the skin.
• Apply a serum for deeper moisture penetration.
• Use an eye serum for your under-eye area
• Finish with a pre-moisturizer and finally, a night treatment cream. 

When should you do your night skincare routine?

It should ideally be done, an hour or two before going to sleep.

Referenced Sources

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6777699/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30130782/