At night our skin regenerates best. It is worth using masks that will nourish it and make it more luminous, smooth and radiant. Night masks can effectively help to eliminate irritation, but also to fight the first signs of skin aging
These are non-removable masks, which we rub into the skin before bedtime instead of cream. You can also apply a serum under the mask, which will make the effect doubled. Nourishing night masks are exceptionally rich in nutrients and also have slightly heavier consistency in comparison with masks that we can use during the day or face creams. It is best to apply them before going to bed on the skin of the face and neckline – so that a small layer remains on the skin. It will be absorbed gradually, even later during sleep. Such a cosmetic trick is used, for example, by Asians who pay a lot of attention to skin care. Certainly, thanks to such a mask we will notice a big difference in the appearance of our skin.
During sleep our whole body regenerates. Also, the skin at this time absorbs more nutrients. It’s a good idea to apply a serum before bedtime and once a week use a cream mask instead of a night cream to get even more out of the nutrients it contains. When we sleep we are also less exposed to air pollution, so after peeling, when the pores of the skin are open, it is worth applying a face mask with a nourishing effect. Apply it about 20 minutes before bedtime.
A night mask should have the right nutrients to help your skin regenerate faster. Antioxidants are very important, because free radicals are responsible for skin aging. The skin should have the appropriate nutrients, which will allow faster regeneration of the skin. Vitamin D also has a nourishing effect. Oils are also valuable, for example argan oil, which acts as a natural barrier for the skin
If we have oily skin, we may need such ingredients as exfoliating acids that remove dead skin and slightly loosen the top layer of the skin, making it more susceptible to absorbing nutrients
Dry skin will be perfectly affected by aloe vera, which has an anti-inflammatory but moisturizing effect. To make the skin more radiant and glowing, we should also look for masks with hyaluronic acid, which is also great for moisturizing the skin. The presence of collagen in the composition of the mask is also important. Thanks to it the skin will become more elastic and wrinkles will be less visible. Over time, we produce less and less collagen, which is why replenishing it is so important.
Night masks, since they work while we sleep, should not contain preservatives or harmful parabens. Therefore, when buying, let’s pay attention to whether the mask we choose contains ingredients of natural origin.
The night mask should be applied after a thorough make-up removal and facial cleansing with a scrub and toner. Thanks to this more nutrients will be absorbed into the skin. It can be lightly patted and before you go to bed, wait several minutes until it is partially absorbed into the skin. It is recommended to apply it at least once a week.
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