Morning Vs. Night Skincare Routines: What's Best For Your Skin?

Our skin needs a different routine for different times of the day; for example - your skin needs to be protected during the day and needs to be restored at night. Curating a skincare routine requires a good understanding of your skin type, concerns & the ingredients that work best with each other & for your skin.

Because, let’s face it, we don’t want to end up with bad skin even after putting in all the effort & then blame our skincare products for breaking you out.

So keep reading to get a better understanding of the different routines & simplify your self-care sessions. 

Morning Vs. Night Skincare Routines: 

Taking care of the skin requires one to follow a consistent routine. Whether it is day or night, following a basic skincare routine with the bare minimum steps is sure to deliver results if you are consistent & use the products that work best for your skin. 

Below we have curated a simple everyday care routine for morning & night. 

Morning Skin Care Routine:

An AM skincare routine is meant to protect your skin from external aggressors and help you get a fresh start to the day.

Cleanser:

For a refreshing start to the day, use a gentle cleanser to slough away all the impurities, dirt, and debris from the skin.

Pick a cleanser based on your skin type; a gel one works best for oily skin, while a creamy one works better for dry skin.

Toner:

Our skin tends to get oily over the course of the day. To keep skin balanced and keeping the pH levels in check, use an alcohol-free toner that is loaded with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

This will help keep your skin hydrated through the day, and reduce oil buildup on the skin. Skip astringent-based toners if you have dry or combination skin.

Face Serum:

Our skin is exposed to pollutants and harsh UV rays throughout the day that make skin look dull & tired.

To remove this oxidative stress and reverse free radical damage, opt for anti-oxidant-rich brightening serums that contain Vitamin C for your daytime regime.

If your pores feel clogged and you notice too many acne breakouts, use a gentle acne-repair serum to get smooth and clear skin.

Eye Cream:

Your under-eyes need care too! To give you that bright & awake look every morning, use a ceramide-rich eye cream that will help keep them wrinkle-free & hydrated all day.

Use hyaluronic acid-containing eye creams to reduce the darkness of undereye skin.

Moisturiser:

The key to achieving skin that looks and feels supple & smooth is using the right moisturisers. Use 2-3 pumps of these products and apply them evenly on the face.

These moisturizers contain ceramides that strengthen your skin barrier and help keep your skin hydrated throughout the day. 

Sunscreen :

This is the main differentiating step between morning and night skincare routines. Use Sunscreen with suitable SPF and UVA/B filters to help add a protective layer to your skin to safeguard it from harsh sun rays.

Night Skin Care Routine:

After a long day of being out under the sun & exposed to pollutants, our skin needs nourishment that will help it reset & restore overnight. This is the best nighttime skincare routine steps to follow

Makeup Remover/ Cleanser

Makeup, sunscreen, and pollutants can clog up your pores. An oil-based makeup remover helps dissolve impurities & waterproof makeup, while a water-based cleanser helps wash them off from the skin.

You can use both or either of them according to your skin’s needs.

Toner:

Let your pores breathe at the end of the day, use a toner that will help regulate the pH levels of your skin and help you get rid of oiliness that could lead to acne breakouts. 

Serum:

Serums that are rich in ceramides and have restorative benefits are best used at night. Use a Niacinamide serum with ceramides to help restore and heal damaged skin barrier overnight, while also calming & soothing skin irritation if any.

Salicylic acid serums are best friends for sensitive and oily skin to heal acne, so if you’re dealing with acne breakouts this serum is a must-have. 

Eye Cream:

After a long day of staring at screens, squinting, wrinkling, and whatnot, give your undereye area the care it deserves with an eye cream. If you want to take your undereye care a step ahead then we recommend using eye patches too for added nourishment. 

Spot Treatment Cream:

Your PM routine is the perfect time for some spot treatment. If you’re dealing with active acne or post-acne scars, this spot treatment cream is sure to come in handy. 

Sleeping Mask:

A sleeping mask is made to provide your skin with the added hydration & nourishment that your skin needs for some extra TLC.

They penetrate deep into the skin to help repair, restore, and reset your skin overnight. Use a generous amount of sleeping mask to wake up to healthy, hydrated skin. 

What’s Best For You?

While we can recommend the steps to follow in your skincare routine, it is best to consult a dermatologist for the same as well as to understand the ingredients that will best work for your skin.

If you don’t have time for lengthy skincare routines, stick to a simple 3-step routine of cleanse, moisturize, and protecting for the day, and a simple cleanse & moisturizing routine for the night. 

Here are some tips to know when curating a skincare routine:

• Identify your skin type
• Recognise your skin’s primary concerns
• Select skincare products according to your skin type & concerns
• Go for hypoallergenic products for sensitive skin
• Use products free from harsh chemicals, SLS, and parabens to avoid skin allergies  

Conclusion:

Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast or not, having a basic skincare routine is essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier.

You don’t need a million steps every day, just a few simple steps can also give you the same results that a 10-step routine would give. So choose your care, and give your skin the nourishment it deserves.