What is the difference between normal moisturizer and night cream?

The main difference between a day cream (moisturizer) and a night cream is the ingredients. Day creams are lighter in texture and contain ingredients that moisturize and protect the skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays (with SPF 15 or higher). Night creams contain more nourishing, anti-aging active ingredients that stimulate cell renewal, restore skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Night creams are thicker in texture and usually don’t offer sun protection.

Why you should use a night cream?

It’s proven that the skin’s ability to absorb active ingredients peaks at night while at the same time your skin loses more essential moisture at night.  That’s why you should help your skin restore itself by applying a night cream that will allow your skin to absorb more nourishing, moisturizing and anti-ageing ingredients.  Not only do these creams nourish and condition the skin, but they also repair damage caused by free radicals, makeup, air pollution and sunlight.

What are the benefits of using and applying night cream?

• nourish and revitalize the skin
• supply moisture and hydration
• soothe and calm the skin
• promote even complexion and finer texture
• boost collagen and elastin production
• improve blood circulation
• reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations
• prevent sagging of the skin
• make skin soft, smooth and supple
• improve the appearance of aging skin
• help skin recover faster and restore skin’s elasticity
• stimulate cell renewal

How do I choose the best night cream for my skin?

It’s crucial to choose a night cream that suits your skin type. Never use a formula that is too thick as it may damage your skin instead of repairing it.

If the cream is too thick or oily it can clog your pores, leaving your skin unable to breathe naturally. Natural oils such as shea butter and almond oil are a good example. They are great for topical solutions but do not absorb well into the pores.  No matter your skin type or age you should look for a lighter texture that is hypoallergenic (won’t cause allergic reaction), non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) and fragrance free.  Additionally, the more natural and organic the ingredients, the better it is for your skin.

Since the cream is designed to absorb straight to the cellular level, anything in it will enter your cells. Keep this in mind when reading through the ingredients and picking out your cream.

We are here to help you with any questions on what cream is best for you.

Common ingredients in night creams:

Most of the night creams on the market today contain many active ingredients that nourish and condition your skin while you sleep – ingredients that plump up the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin discolorations.

Common ingredients in night creams are: vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, Jojoba oil,
aloe vera, honey, olive oil, apricot oil, Shea butter, rose oil, jasmine, anti-aging components – retinol, peptides, amino acids, AHAs, pathenol, copper, antioxidants, collagen.

For women in their 20s:

Look for a moisturizing night cream that contains more natural ingredients such as essential oils, honey, aloe vera and chamomile. If your skin is oily or combination look for a lighter formula that is oil-free and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) with alpha or beta hydroxy acids.

For women in their 30s:

Once you reach your 30s you should look for a richer night cream that contains anti-aging active ingredients – retinol, amino acids, marine collagen, ectoin, ogliopeptides, ceremides, vitamins as well as AHAs to name a few.

Consider applying anti-aging eye cream that treats fine lines around the eyes.

For women over 40:

At 40 you should begin using night anti-wrinkle cream that treats deeper lines and wrinkles, prevents puffiness and sagging of the skin. Look for a cream that contains collagen, retinol, Ceremides, peptides, lipids panthenol, copper, soy extract, essential oils and vitamins.

How to properly apply the night cream:

No matter your age and skin type you should always remove your makeup and cleanse your skin twice a day. Use a mild facial cleanser and wash your face with circular motions.

Apply facial toner depending on your skin type to remove any excess oil, dirt or makeup residue.

Let your face dry for a few minutes before you apply the cream, otherwise it will just slide right off your face. Take a small amount of cream on the tip of
your ring finger and starting under the corner of your eye, lightly dab it on, using a motion upwards toward the edge of your eye.  Then apply it on the top of the eye starting at the end and using a motion downwards to the corner of your eye.

Never rub or apply pressure. Light, gentle dabs and smearing of the cream is all that is necessary.

Correct application of make-up helps women look their best.
There are many factors that will cause make up to fade throughout the day, some woman solve this by overcompensating on make-up application, some other keep repairing their make-up though out the day.

There are some simple advices that if followed will greatly extend the length of your make up:

Remove old make up before applying new make-up. Applying makeup over previous unclean make up applications makes it not last, also a good idea for skin care to go to sleep with a clean face. Make sure your skin is clean and oil free in the morning before applying your make up.

Do your best not to touch your face during the day. Obviously rubbing your face can cause makeup to smear but there is also another factor, when you first apply your make up your hands are usually clean but throughout the day your hands do accumulate dirt, dust and other elements on them, when this is added to the naturally occurring oils of your skin it will tend to pick up and remove make up on your face with contact.

Start with a moisturizer. Using a moisturizer not only safeguards your skin but also gets it ready to take make up.

Then use a primer. Primer close naturally occurring gaps in your skin, they help smooth the skin out.

Follow by an even foundation application. The foundation needs to be ever throughout, so don’t apply it with your fingers but use a sponge.

Don’t forget the powder. Immediately after applying the foundation apply translucent powder, this fixes the foundation and prevents it from braking down throughout the day.

Contact us for more tips or consultations.

Nevertheless we have put toghether some simple recommendations you can do at home to prevent acne breakouts:

• Never pop a pimple since this will spread it both deeper in the
  skin and in its surrounding areas, additionally you could risk scarring your
  skin.
• Try not to touch your face, and wash your hands beforehand if you have to touch it. I know often it’s tempting to keep touching the infected area but this will just spread the infection.
• Keep your face clean and wash it couple of times a day, don’t over-do it since it can irritate your face. When you wash your face use warm water and soap, massage gently your face.
• Part of keeping your face clean is cleaning out any make up at night.
• Eat healthy, unhealthy foods can result in acne breakout.

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