Wondering if it’s actually possible for a night skincare routine to give you skin that looks smoother and brighter than usual in the morning? It definitely is, so long as you’re following the right steps and using the right products.
Wondering where to begin? Here’s a step-by-step night skincare routine from Introstem that’s guaranteed to give you a glowing complexion the next morning:
Start With a Cleanse (or a Double Cleanse If Needed)
The first step of every skincare routine is to cleanse your skin, but this becomes even more important when it comes to night skincare. By this point, your skin will be covered with a huge array of impurities that it picked up over the course of the day. From environmental impurities, like pollutants and dirt, to natural grime, like sebum and sweat, all of this needs to be cleared away, not only to prevent free radical damage but also to ensure that the rest of your skincare products are able to properly penetrate your skin.
However, if you want to see success from your routine, using the right cleanser for your skin type is vital. Go with a foaming cleanser, like the Introstem VitisCell Foaming Bliss Purifier, if you have oily skin, or a gentle, moisturizing cleanser, such as the Introstem VitisCell Fresh Cleansing Mousse, if your skin type is dry or sensitive.
If your skin is particularly dirty or greasy, you may want to add in a second cleanser. Double cleansing involves using an oil-based cleanser first, followed by a water-based cleanser. It will give your skin a more thorough cleanse. This makes it a good option if you’re following this routine on an evening when a single cleanse may not cut it.
Exfoliate Your Skin
Just like double cleansing, exfoliation isn’t something that needs to be done every night. However, add it to your night skincare routine one to three times a week (the oilier your skin, the more you’ll need to exfoliate), and you’ll see better results from your efforts. Not only does exfoliation clear out clogged pores and remove rough and dull skin cells, but it will also brighten up the look of your skin.
The benefit of exfoliating in the evening instead of the morning is that your skin will have all night to recuperate. All of those dead cells that exfoliation removes were serving as an extra physical barrier between your skin and environmental aggressors. Exfoliating them away leaves your skin temporarily more vulnerable to damage. This can make it safer to exfoliate at night.
Of course, the exfoliator you use will significantly influence the results that you see. While you may think that a powerful exfoliator will provide better results, this isn’t often the case. Instead, harsh exfoliators can damage the skin barrier, leading to the symptoms of over-exfoliation. It can take months to recover from this!
So, keep things gentle with a product like the Introstem VitisCell Fresh Revive Peeling. It exfoliates both physically and chemically, making use of gentle exfoliants from each category. This enables it to do a thorough job without causing any harm to the skin.
Pamper With a Mask
Face masks are great products at any time. They usually feature highly concentrated formulas that enable them to work magic on the complexion. However, use a mask in the evening, after exfoliating your skin, and that product will really be able to work to its full potential. Why? Because exfoliating first clears a path for the mask to soak into your skin. The fact that your skin is more permeable in the evenings further enhances absorption.
So, what sort of face mask should you be using if you’re hoping to see big changes in your complexion? That all depends on the changes that you’re hoping to see. If your skin has been looking dull and congested, a clay mask, like the Introstem ThermoStem Mask, can work wonders. This mask elevates the masking experience with its heating effect. It will leave your skin and pores feeling more relaxed and pliable. This allows the mask to have an even greater rejuvenating effect on your complexion.
The Facial Anti-Aging Firming System from Introstem can also be a game-changer when used in the evenings. This mask comes with two components: a powder and an essence. They’re mixed together before the mask is applied. This enables you to bring together powerful ingredients that aren’t easily pre-mixed. This is how the mask is able to have such a transformational effect on visible fine lines and wrinkles.
Splash on a Toner
Now that all of the rinse-off products have been applied to your skin, it’s time to focus on the long-contact element of your night skincare routine. A toner is the best place to begin. This will help to recalibrate your complexion after cleansing/exfoliating/masking. The way in which a toner rebalances surface pH can also leave the skin feeling more receptive to the rest of the products you apply. Again, this means better visible results from your overall routine.
However, the secret to success at this stage is ensuring that you use the right toner. Pick an astringent formula that dries out your skin and irritates your skin barrier, and you won’t be happy with how your skin reacts.
Instead, as always, gentle and hydrating formulas should be your focus. Pick a toner that will leave your skin feeling calm and replenished, just like the Introstem VitisCell Hydra Fresh Toner. The ingredients in this formula are renowned for how they leave the skin feeling soothed. From aloe vera and cucumber to chamomile and hemp seed, these botanicals are also loaded with antioxidants. They contain an array of other skin-loving compounds too!
Apply an Antioxidant Serum
After applying a toner to your skin, move on to the next step of your skincare routine while your skin is still relatively damp. Yes, you need to give your toner some time to sink into your skin, but this won’t take long. Ideally, the next product in your routine, an antioxidant serum, should be applied to damp skin. This will enhance absorption, making it easier for your skin cells to access those important ingredients.
Why an antioxidant serum? Antioxidants are what you need to repair the appearance of the environmental damage that your skin has been dealt over the course of the day. Antioxidants neutralize the visibility of free radical damage, keeping your skin looking healthy.
While all antioxidants are beneficial, the antioxidants in the Introstem VitisCell Brightening Vita-C Serum are particularly so. This serum contains vitamins A, C, and E – they’re famous for their high levels of antioxidant activity. Grape stem cells can be found in this serum too. Again, they’re packed with powerful antioxidants, some of which can’t easily be found elsewhere. If that weren’t enough, this serum has also been infused with a selection of plant oils. Not only do these give the skin some extra hydration, but each one is loaded with antioxidants as well!
Follow Up With a Hydrating Serum
In many cases, a serum like the one that we featured above will be enough to give your skin what it needs overnight. It covers both antioxidants and hydration, both of which are important elements in any night skincare routine.
However, if your skin is showing signs of dehydration, adding an additional hydrating serum into the mix could be a good idea. The more layers of hydration you give to your skin, the more hydrated your skin will feel at the end of it.
The PrismaStem Moisture Boost Serum from the Introstem PrismaStem Collection would be a good choice. Featuring several humectants, this serum will quickly bring moisture to your skin.
Focus on Your Eye Area
While this entire skincare routine can be applied to the skin around your eyes, the eye area can sometimes require extra care. The skin here is thinner than the skin elsewhere on your face by several layers. This means that it’s more susceptible to the visible signs of aging and damage.
So, which eye care products should you include in your night skincare routine? The Introstem VitisCell Luminous Firming Eye Serum would be one of our top picks. It’s an excellent all-rounder. Whether you’re dealing with the appearance of crow’s feet, puffiness, dark circles, dark spots, or anything else, this eye serum will help.
With that said, if dark circles are a particular problem for you in the mornings, an eye cream that hones in on this visible concern would be beneficial. The VitisCell Radiance Dark Circle Eye Cream, for example, dedicates itself to lightening and brightening the look of the skin around the eyes.
Moisturize Your Skin
The final step in this night skincare routine is to moisturize your skin. This is important for a few reasons. Firstly, it gives your skin an extra layer of moisture. A moisturizer will also form a seal over your skin’s surface, mimicking the role of your skin barrier. It will lock all of the moisture you’ve just applied into your skin, ensuring long-lasting hydration.
Since your skin’s needs at night are different from its daytime requirements, it can be beneficial to have a dedicated night cream. The Introstem VitisCell Radiance Overnight Cream focuses on helping the complexion to thrive overnight.
One final tip: after moisturizing your skin, wait for at least ten minutes before going to bed. You need to give your skincare products some time to absorb into your skin. Hit the sack too soon, and a large amount of your skincare will only end up smeared all over your pillowcase.
Night Skincare With Introstem
If you want your skin to glow in the mornings, the night skincare routine we’ve shared above is definitely worth trying. Adapt it to your skin type and your skin’s unique needs in the way that we’ve explained, and you’ll be more than impressed with the results that you see.
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