So I get asked this alot by my clients, do I need a day and a night routine? Do they need to be different? And the answer is always yes! Even if you don't wear make up, even if you work shifts, even if you have more time in the evening etc, etc, etc! Just yes!
I agree that we all lead different lives and have different routines but I think everyone can find something to suit them to ensure they are treating their skin correctly day and night.
What does your skin need in the day?
So your daytime routine is simply when your awake (for those shift workers out there), your skin during the day needs protection. Your skin is exposed to high levels of stress caused by, make up, bacteria, UV exposure, pollutants, central heating, air con and various whether conditions so your skincare routine needs to reflect this.
Your daytime routine:
1. Cleanse- as time is key in the mornings a quick easy cleanser is needed so a facial wash works well, you could do it in the shower to save time, (Elemis Sensitive Cleansing Wash) Cleansing in the morning will clean the skin from previous night time products and bacteria and oil built up whilst asleep.
2. Tone- using an alcohol free toner to re balance the PH level of the skin
3. Apply any serums or additional products you may be using, serums work well during the day as there lightweight and soak straight into the skin (Elemis Advanced Even Tone serum) helps to even the skin tone, reduce pigmentation and brighten the skin.
4. Apply Eye Cream again a lighter serum texture is good for the day (Elemis Pro Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment)
5. Apply your chosen moisturiser, during the day lightweight textures work well and feel more comfortable on the skin, if you have an oily skin then choose a balancing moisturiser (Elemis Hydra Balance Day Cream) or something more hydrating and anti-ageing (Pro Collagen Marine Cream)
6. SPF! This is really important to protect your skin from harmful UV rays and remember all year round!!!
This may look like alot of steps for the morning when most people are short of time but in reality it takes a few minutes, but if your in a rush, step 3 is only if your on a particular routine or really looking to treat a specific concern, and combine 5 and 6 by mixing your SPF and moisturiser together before applying to the face.
What does your skin need at night?
Whilst your asleep your skin is resting, so its all about repairing the skin after the stress from the day. Its all about hydration and nourishment to replenish whats been lost. Most people tend to have more time in the evening so its an opportunity to really treat the skin. I personally do my evening routine as soon as I'm home for the night rather than just before bed to avoid feeling too tired to bother.
Your evening routine:
1. Cleanse- if you wear make up a richer cleanser is better to really lift off heavy make up and dirt from the day using a warm damp cleansing cloth really ensures all the cleanser is thoroughly removed. (Elemis Pro Radiance Cream Cleanser) is really effective on an evening.
2. Tone- any time water has been on the skin a toner is essential to re balance
3. Apply a night oil or serum, again to help with any particular concerns but especially beneficial at night time (Elemis Pro Collagen Super Serum) is a very hydrating anti ageing boost for the skin.
4. Apply Eye Cream, again on the evening go for richer more hydrating, (Elemis Pro Intense Eye and Lip Contour Cream) if you decide not to use an eye cream in the day I would definitely suggest one for the night to keep the eye area looking youthful.
5. Apply a Night Cream, the reason night creams exist is because they have additional ingredients to help the skin replenish and tend to be richer (Elemis Pro Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream) increases oxygen levels within the skin to rejuvenate the skin.
I hear it so often from clients that they only do their routine morning or evening and their skins ok, well yes but imagine how much better it would be if you did it twice a day! You don't necessarily need to change every product in the routine or have 6 products for morning and 6 products for the evening but making a few changes and bearing in mind that the day you want to protect and the night you want to repair could take your skin from good to great!
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