Getting Ready for Bed just got More Exciting
Self-care is so important. How we treat ourselves reflects in our everyday life. If we feel good and healthy, life truly unfolds in a more magical way. One of the most important times of the day to give yourself some loving care is before bed. Your day has slowly come to a close, and now you deserve some me time. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to implement a healthy skincare routine. Having a skin care routine will keep you looking baby faced and 20, 30, 40 and even 60. Life is hectic and sometimes it easy to forget how bad your skin needs you, but it really does. I’m going to take you through a step-by-step before bed skin care routine and supply you with all the best products on the market.
First things first wash your hands, grime will have built up and we want you to be at your cleanest. Of course, any hand wash will do.
Then, no matter long your day has been or crazy your night was, you’ll want to remove your makeup and prepare to dive into your self-tailored skincare routine. When it comes to taking off your makeup, you can go for everyone’s favorite Neutrogena Makeup Wipes, or you might want to swap them out for the gentle Night Calming ones. If you have sensitive skin, you can go for the Simple Micellar Cleansing Water and take the makeup off with cotton balls. Remember to never pull or scrub at your skin, just gently wipe it off.
Next, you’ll wash your face. When picking a perfect facewash, it’s important to get to know your skin type. If your skin is sensitive Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleaner is the one for you if you have oily skin try Neutrogena Deep Clean. If you’ve already found your favorite just lather that in using circular motions and wash off with cold water.
Now for the good stuff. It is so much fun to indulge in a facial mask and there’s nothing better than seeing your skin reap the rewards. No matter how dry or broken out your skin may feel there are a variety of face masks at your service to make it feel new again. They smell good, feel great and leave your skin looking amazing. Here are Harpers Bazaar’s favorite picks.
If you feel like going the extra mile invest in a good toner. Top beauty blogger Jackie Aina, recommends the Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Toner to put all the good stuff from your skin back into place.
Next up in your skin care routine comes one of the beauty world’s most cherished discoveries… retinol. Let’s talk about it. Retinol is the ingredient that gives you the most youthful, blemish free, soft skin you could ever imagine. It stimulates collagen production and cell turnover. The problem is it can be extremely irritating to the skin if it is too concentrated. The solution - mixing it with cream that adds hydration. Lucky for you the beauty industry has got it all figured out. Meet your new best friend, your new nightly staple, retinol night cream. Look no further and click on this list to transform your skin forever. A little secret- get yourself a jade or rose quartz skin roller to rub it into your skin for maximum results.
Now a few more hidden beauty secrets that you may what to implement into your routine to keep your skin looking plumper and fresher than ever. After your retinol cream and depending on your skin type, you may want to get the extra mile and dabble on some Hyaluronic Acid. If you want fewer fine lines and dry patches this is the remedy for you, it literally generates water molecules in your skin and then prevents the moisture from evaporating off your skin.
Lastly, you’ll want to apply some Chapstick to hydrate your lips, can’t forget about those prized possessions. You can even exfoliate them with your toothbrush prior to getting all the dead skin off and softer than ever. Then take a big gulp of water and get ready to bury yourself under the covers because you’re about to have the best sleep of your life.
Strike Out,
Writer: Alessandra Cruz
Editor: Savannah Tindall
Tallahassee