8 essential nighttime beauty products in your daily routine

Waking up with hydrated skin, without dark circles and with disciplined hair is a good surprise first thing in the morning. With this desire in mind, the cosmetics industry has been investing in products for night treatments that work while you’re sleeping. Currently, the market has a wide variety of these cosmetics that are available in stores, pharmacies and even supermarkets.

According to dermatologist Dr. Douglas Lobão, from Hospital Santa Marta in Brasília, our skin spends the whole day exposed to the most varied aggressions, such as pollution, sunlight, climate change and so on. “And, therefore, she deserves to be cared for with great attention and dedication and if there is a time of day that is suitable for performing dermatological treatments, it is at night”, he reiterates.

Night treatments are also important allies for those who don’t have much time and are always in the rush of everyday life. “Any woman can adhere to the treatment, even if she doesn’t have much time available, just set aside a few minutes at the end of the day and do it as a daily habit”, guides the dermatologist.

8 night treatment products

“At night is the right time to apply treatment creams, such as blemish lighteners, anti-aging and acne treatments,” suggests Dr. Douglas Lobao. Some products are even exclusive for night treatment because they have acids and other components that should be avoided from being used in daylight.

However, there are also those products that can be used at night as facilitators and enhancers of its benefits. Moisturizing creams and hair treatments make this list. Below, learn about eight products you can include in your nighttime beauty routine to wake up even prettier.

1. Spot Whiteners

For those who want to eliminate or soften skin blemishes, whether caused by the sun or acne scars, the best option is to opt for a night treatment cream. Typically, these products combine elements to make the skin more even with agents to hydrate and leave the skin feeling refreshed.

2. Anti-aging

One of the most used creams in night treatment are products with an anti-aging function. As it usually contains acids, the best time to apply it is at night, avoiding exposure to sunlight. These cosmetics have the function of attenuating wrinkles, invigorating and renewing the skin, leaving it more hydrated and strengthened.

3. Anti-acne

Anti-acne products should also be used in your night treatment routine as they have acids and are more effective at night. The function of the anti-acne cream is to unclog the pores, preventing the appearance of acne and eliminate existing acne without leaving scars on the skin.

4. Dark circles

A good night’s sleep is not always enough to wake up without dark circles. If you have dark spots under your eyes, a tip is to use dark circles softening creams. They moisturize the most sensitive part of the eyes, softening dark circles and bags. Often, these creams, because they are specific to the eye region, also serve to smooth wrinkles and expression lines.

5. Foot moisturizer

To keep your feet hydrated and without cracks, it is necessary to invest in a specific cream for the region. However, it is often difficult to apply the product during the day as it takes some time for the product to be absorbed by the skin. So a great tip is to use the foot moisturizer before bed. To enhance the action, wear cotton socks.

6. Hair moisturizer

There is a wide variety of products to be used on hair overnight, most with the aim of providing greater hydration to the strands and making them less rebellious when waking up. It’s a way to make it easier for those women who have a busy life and don’t have time to do a hair treatment during the day.

7. Moisturizing for the lips

Lips are a very sensitive part and need a lot of hydration. Not always just lip balms are enough to keep them hydrated and crack-free. Sometimes it is necessary to bet on more potent products, such as Bepantol Derma, but as its use leaves the lips looking oily, it is suggested to use it at night.

8. Facial soap

There’s no point in moisturizing your face, eyes and mouth if your skin isn’t clean. Therefore, an essential product in your beauty routine is facial soap. Always wash your face before bed and give preference to soaps that are specific for the face and suitable for your skin type.

Night beauty tips you can adopt

The dermatologist, Dr. Douglas Lobão, shared some tips to make your nighttime beauty ritual foolproof. A good facial soap and a specific moisturizing cream for each area you intend to moisturize are essential for anyone who wants to wake up with wonderful skin.

If your biggest problem is dark circles, the dermatologist advises you to sleep at least seven hours a night and exercise. “Wash your face with hot water massaging the eye area, avoid sun exposure so that there is no melanin pigmentation under the eyes and, before going to sleep, apply a specific cosmetic cream to moisturize the eye area, especially those with components to soften dark circles”, guides.

For those who want hydrated skin, Dr. Douglas Lobão teaches that hydration starts from the inside out and that’s why you should drink lots of water. “Exfoliate the skin periodically to remove dead cells and allow for easier hydration,” he adds. Wash your face morning and night with cold water. “Always use products according to your skin type and never sleep with makeup on, as it can clog pores, form blackheads and pimples, in addition to making the skin more oily”, reinforces the dermatologist.

Regarding night hair treatments, the doctor says that this type of cosmetic is produced with oily substances that prevent the cream from running, greasing the strands or staining the bedding during the night. “The difference is also in the time they remain acting on the hair and, with the body at rest, the body tends to better metabolize the cream’s agents”, he details. Don’t forget to complement hydration with other treatment products, such as shampoo, conditioner and leave-in specific for your hair type.

Create your night treatment routine and try to follow it faithfully. Use specific products for what you want and give preference to those that have night action. If you notice that your problems continue, see a dermatologist. The doctor will be able to recommend products to act directly on what you need.