What are the benefits of a good night's sleep on our skin?
Did you know that the key to radiant, healthy skin lies largely in the quality of your sleep? The night is a special time for our skin, which rests to regenerate, repair the damage caused during the day, and prepare for the next day.
Discover how quality sleep can transform your skin, and how the right skincare routine can maximize these benefits.
Why is sleep essential for beautiful skin?
1. Cell regeneration
While you sleep, your skin works! Cell renewal peaks during the night, helping to repair damage caused by pollution, stress and UV rays. A good night's sleep stimulates collagen production, essential for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness.
2. Reduction of dark circles and puffiness
A good night's sleep allows the lymphatic system to drain accumulated fluids, reducing dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, can lead to poor circulation, accentuating these signs of fatigue.
3. Hydration and balance
At night, the skin's barrier is more permeable, making it more receptive to moisturizers. At the same time, sleep helps rebalance sebum production, a key factor in preventing imperfections.
4. Improved complexion radiance
A good night's sleep promotes better oxygenation of skin cells, giving your skin a natural, even glow. A lack of rest, on the other hand, can lead to a dull complexion and redness.
A care routine to maximize the benefits of sleep
To make the most of this period of regeneration, a well-thought-out skincare routine is essential. Here are the recommended steps and products:
1. Cleansing with a gel oil cleanser
Before going to bed, it's crucial to remove make-up, pollution and accumulated impurities. An oil gel make-up remover like End of the show is ideal: it dissolves all traces of make-up, even waterproof, while respecting the cutaneous barrier. It leaves skin soft and perfectly clean, without drying it out.
2. Gentle cleaning
After cleansing, use a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type to remove any remaining impurities. Clean that faceis a creamy gel cleanser enriched with soothing ingredients such as aloe vera, perfect for preserving your skin's natural balance.
3. Application of a regenerating night care product
Our adapted night care, Night must go onis essential for nourishing and regenerating skin while you sleep. Its ingredients boost cellular repair and help smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
4. An invigorating, revitalizing mask (once or twice a week)
To wake up tired skin, apply a revitalizing mask such as Reboot me baby before going to bed.
Objective: illuminate the complexion and stimulate microcirculation to reduce signs of fatigue.
5. A vitamin-rich, lightly tinted day care to start the day After a restorative night, apply Glowy hoursour vitamin-rich day care to prolong radiance. A moisturizing cream enriched with antioxidants (such as vitamin C) will protect your skin from external aggressors. If lightly tinted, it will even out your complexion for a fresh, natural look in the morning.
Tips to improve the quality of your sleep and its impact on the skin:
- Get enough sleep: Aim for 7 to 9 hours' sleep a night to allow your skin to regenerate effectively.
- Invest in a silk pillowcase: it reduces friction and prevents the formation of creases and wrinkles.
