Everyone wonders sometimes: Why shouldn't you use day cream at night or vice versa? You might think: What works well during the day should also work well at night. That seems like a logical reasoning. However, this is not the case; the skin has different needs throughout the day cycle. During the day, the skin is exposed to the sun, harmful external influences, and it hardly gets a chance to rest. Also, for example, you don't wear makeup at night. This means that the skin has very different needs during the day than at night.
The benefits of a night cream
A good night cream is essential for repairing the skin and can absolutely lead to a better and healthier complexion. During the day, the skin suffers damage from external factors, such as cold weather. At night, your body is hard at work repairing that damage. By using a night cream that meets your skin's needs, your skin will look even better in the morning. Dry patches disappear, your skin becomes soft and supple, it stimulates blood circulation, collagen production gets a boost, elasticity increases, and it helps renew cells and combat fine lines.
Choosing a night cream
When choosing a good night cream, you need to know your skin type and identify your skin's needs. If you have oily skin, you naturally choose a different cream than if you have dry skin. What’s important is that you don’t use a cream that is too thick. This is because your skin cannot breathe well at night, which is crucial for skin repair. The best option is to use a night cream with as little fragrance as possible. The more natural the night cream, the better it is for your skin and the rest of your body.
What skin type do I have?
To get an idea of your skin type, we have created an overview of the different skin types. This way, you can get a good picture of what skin type you have, as every skin is different. Since there are many different skin types, each with different needs, there are also various types of night creams for those needs. To achieve optimal results, you need to ensure that the night cream is well-suited to your skin.
Normal skin: You have normal skin if you have a soft texture and no extreme dryness or oiliness. However, it is still important to use a night cream. The cream is more focused on combating aging and wrinkles.
Dry skin: You have dry skin when your skin lacks moisture and fat. Water or sun can quickly be harmful to dry skin. A night cream for dry skin will provide the skin with extra fatty acids, resulting in a softer complexion.
Oily skin: You have oily skin if your skin produces excess sebum. This gives your skin a shiny appearance and enlarges the pores, increasing the chance of pimples and blackheads. When you choose a night cream for oily skin, it will help calm the sebaceous glands and reduce shine.
If you’re unsure which cream to use, try out a few different creams to see which one works best for your skin.
Shelf life
Pay attention to the shelf life of the cream; this is mentioned for a reason. It is usually indicated on the jar with a number/letter combination, such as 3M (3 months), 6M (6 months), etc. Once the jar is opened, this period begins. Unopened, the cream can be stored for a longer time. The packaging often states how to best store the product. For example, it may say “store this product in a cool, dry place.”
Do you have any other questions that you would like a detailed answer to? Let us know! And oh, if you want to know more about how to best protect your skin, be sure to read this detailed article we have previously posted. After this, you will really know everything about skin.
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