“Our skin’s biological process is different at night. When you are asleep, your skin’s natural repair mechanisms ramp up and blood flow in the skin appears to be much higher. So it makes sense to use a night cream that targets your individual skins needs”.
– Felicity Potter, Ayurveda expert and spokeswoman for natural skincare brand Ayurda
Having a good night’s sleep is vital for healthy, glowing skin. While we sleep our skin is in repair mode, restoring and rebalancing the skin and replacing old cells with new. Research has shown that skin cell regeneration almost doubles at night making it the peak time to apply your skin care.
So what should you be looking for when choosing your nightly skin care products? Here are a few of the top ingredients that will help you get the most out of your beauty sleep:
Antioxidants
Every day our skin is exposed to harsh environmental elements like cigarette smoke, pollution and UV rays leading to the formation of inflammation-containing substances or molecules in the body known as free radicals. Skin care containing antioxidants works to break down and neutralise the free radicals by deeply penetrating the dermal layers of the skin and stopping damage to the skins elastin and collagen.
Free radical fighting antioxidants like Vitamin A break down and convert into retinoic acid when absorbed into the skin. The compound connects with and changes the behaviour of skin cells by speeding up cell turnover and pumping up circulation by increasing blood-vessel formation.
Purified Bee Venom
The latest buzz in night time skin care is purified bee venom. So how does it work?
Bee venom in skin care tricks the skin into thinking it has been stung. The body responds by increasing blood circulation in the area and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin leading to a tighter complexion. Combined with Manuka honey for intense hydration, purified bee venom strengthens tissues, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and improving skin tone.
Plant Extracts
If you are looking for some of the safest and most effective ingredients for you nightly skin care regime, look no further than active plant extracts and herbs. Scientifically proven to mirror and support cell renewal and to naturally balance oil production in the skin. Concentrated plant extracts in skin care works synergistically with the skins own functions by hydrating and replenishing important components of the skin for smoothness and moisture retention.
PRODUCTS THAT WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP:
Philosophy Hope In a Jar Night Cream
Irritated skin will find relief overnight with Philosophy’s retexurising moisturizer. Containing magnesium, a naturally occurring mineral, and linalool derived from flora and spices this complex enhances the efficacy of the skin’s surface.
It’s innovative qusome delivery system limits the potential for environmental irritation, and leaves the skin feeling softer while enhancing the surface’s natural glow.
RRP $60 from selected David Jones stores and Mecca Maxima
SIMPLICITE Lemon Night Crème
A nourishing and hydrating night moisturiser that is formulated to be equally beneficial for all skin types. It brightens and clears the complexion, improves the appearance of hyper-pigmentation and is perfect for dry skin as well as oilier and breakout types.
The Lemon Night Crème is a synergistic, powerful combination of 8 freshly extracted, medicinal grade plant extracts, including clary sage, pumpkin seed, and avocado.
RRP $53.50 from luluandlipstick.com
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
This iconic serum utilizes ChronoluxCB Technology to maximise the power of the skin’s natural overnight renewal process. Ideal for targeting multiple signs of ageing, a few drops are powerful enough to repair dullness and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Oil and fragrance free, this Lactobacillus ferment antioxidant infused serum is ideal for all skin types and ages, for visible, more youthful skin in 4 weeks.
RRP $95 from Estee Lauder counters and www.esteelauder.com.au
Alpha H Liquid Gold Intensive Night Repair Serum
This high performance night time anti-wrinkle serum is formulated with a powerful combination of age fighters that reduce dead skin build up whilst thickening the epidermal layer and accelerating cell renewal.
The Liquid Gold Intensive Night Repair Serum works to visibly plump, firm and sculpt your complexion.
RRP $99 from alpha-h.com
Jurlique Purely White Skin Brightening Night Cream
Wake up with brighter skin thanks to the active ingredients in Jurlique’s newest night formula. The power of the Matricaria Flower Extract and Licorice Root combine to deliver the appearance of a well-rested, luminous complexion.
VitaBrightKX formulation energises and hydrates the skin while working on targeting issues such as reducing the appearance of dark spots and pigment discolouration.
RRP $79 from Myer, David Jones and Jurlique Concept Stores
Ayurda Skin Rejuvenator
The Skin Rejuvenator from Ayurda contains active ingredients such as black sesame oil, saffron and lotus along with turmeric and rose ark which are some of nature’s most powerful rejuvenating herbs. These ingredients work synergistically so you get everything your skin needs while you sleep, in just one application.
The Skin Rejuvenator intensely nourishes the skin and has anti-ageing and youth-boosting benefits. It helps to make the complexion clean, clear, reducing dark circles and marks.
RRP $69.95 from au.ayurda.com
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