A. There is truth to the saying ‘I need to get my beauty sleep’ and, as I’ve mentioned in past articles, scientific data to support the fact that a lack of sleep will equate to further decline in the production of the growth hormone and therefore an increase to the ageing process.
Sleep deprived skin also cant recover from daily aggressors that we are constantly exposed to.
But is there a need to use a specific product dedicated to use at night?
If we believe the cosmetic giants then the answer is yes.
As a skin therapist, with an advanced knowledge of skin health, I compiled the following reasons why I, too, believe the skin benefits from this.
1. When the body is at rest its not fighting the aggressors that we are exposed to during the day so the skin needs a helping hand.
This is where products infused with free radical (thieves of youth) fighting ingredients like, Vit C and E and help.
2. The skin loses moisture at night so the protective lipid barrier weakens. This means that a) we need to apply a product that will increase hydration by using water loving ingredients like Hyaluronic acid and b) as this barrier is weaker ingredients can penetrate deeper into the skin at night.
3. Our ‘skin sleep cycle’ is between 11pm and 3am. This is when cell renewal speeds up to repair. Using Vitamin A in our night creams can assist in this repairing cycle and will explain why the skin looks worse for wear after an especially late night.
4. Day creams are often lighter and geared towards being protective and should contain an SPF. Night products are set to repair, heal and nourish our skin.
Other night time skin tips are to:
• Train yourself to sleep on your back. This helps to prevent wrinkling of the skin and reduce fluid retention which leads to puffy eyes.
• Invest in a silk pillowcase as sleeping on cotton sheets will not only create creasing of the skin over time but also leach moisture out of the skin, it can also scrub off your night products.
www.silkperfect.com which sell their silk pillowcases specifically for benefit for the skin and hair, also suggest that the 17 amino acids found in silk can have some benefits to skin health.
Louise recommends:
MD Formulations Night recovery serum £40.00 www.u-treatments.co.uk
Louise prides herself on her knowledge of ingredient technology and has developed her own signature facial. To experience the ‘U and your skin’ facial
Call 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@u-treatments.co.uk
www.u-treatments.co.uk
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