Get unready with Dermalogica – your ultimate nighttime routine!
Did you know your skin behaves differently at night compared to the daytime? Read on to learn about your skin’s nighttime repair mode and how best to support your skin’s overnight recovery for glowing skin come morning.
How skin behaves during the day vs overnight
Skin cells operate on their own internal clock, following a circadian rhythm. This means that throughout a 24-hour cycle, the skin goes through distinct modes and responds differently based on the time of day. During daylight hours, skin cells are in defence mode. However, when night falls, they switch to repair mode.
Daytime defence mode:
- Skin cells combat external aggressors such as harmful UV rays, pollutants and free radicals, protecting against damage.
Top tip! Use an ultra-stable Vitamin C serum under a broad spectrum sunscreen to maximise your skin’s daytime defence. Our favs our BioLumin-C Serum and Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50.
Nighttime repair mode:
- Cell renewal and turnover is accelerated.
- Skin temperature rises causing the rate of water loss to increase (known as transepidermal water loss), which can lead to dehydration and an impaired barrier.
- Collagen production increases.
- Skin cells actively work to repair any damage caused by environmental factors during the day.
- Skin is best able to absorb active ingredients to enhance the repair of any damage that has occurred during the day.
To support your skin’s nighttime repair and recovery phase, include targeted products designed to optimise these processes. A serum with Vitamin C + Pro-vitamin D is a great option.
The power of Vitamin D for nighttime skin recovery
When it comes to achieving healthy, glowing skin, your nighttime skincare routine plays a crucial role. As you sleep, your skin goes into repair mode, regenerating cells and fixing the damage done throughout the day. One superstar ingredient that can enhance this process is Vitamin D.
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it when exposed to sunlight. It's a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in maintaining bone health, supporting the immune system, and regulating mood. But did you know it can also work wonders for your skin?
How does Vitamin D benefit your skin?
It promotes recovery and restoration by promoting cell proliferation, collagen synthesis, and tissue regeneration. It also nourishes the moisture barrier by helping to prevent moisture loss and maintains hydration.
How Vitamin C helps support nighttime skin recovery
Traditionally, Vitamin C is recommended for daytime use due to its protective antioxidant properties. It’s great layered underneath your sunscreen for added skin defence against environmental aggressors. Use of Vitamin C at night offers additional benefits and supports nighttime skin recovery.
Enhanced skin repair:
Vitamin C boosts collagen production and accelerates the skin’s natural repair process. Applying it at night can maximize these benefits, as your skin is already in repair mode.
Increased absorption:
At night, your skin’s permeability increases, allowing for better absorption of topical treatments. This means that Vitamin C can penetrate deeper into the skin, enhancing its effectiveness.
Reduction of hyperpigmentation:
Vitamin C is known for its ability to lighten dark spots and even out skin tone. Using it at night allows it to work uninterrupted, promoting a brighter complexion over time.
Get unready with Dermalogica – your ultimate nighttime routine!
PREP - remove makeup, oily buildup, pollutants and sunscreen with a double cleanse.
PreCleanse + Daily Glycolic Cleanser
TREAT – apply serums with Vitamin C + Pro-vitamin D to enhance skin’s overnight repair.
BioLumin-C Night Restore + BioLumin-C Eye Serum
GLOW – seal in hydration with a glow enhancing moisturiser.
BioLumin-C Gel Moisturiser + Sound Sleep Cocoon
For personalised advice on your skin, chat live with one of our professional skin therapists today.