Wake Up, Beautiful! 4 Steps to a Healthy Nighttime Beauty Routine + Sweet Dreams

The secret to waking up fresh-faced every morning is to treat your skin right at night. Skin cells repair themselves more effectively at night, and skin absorbs ingredients better as you sleep because they’re not exposed to sunlight.

Tired after a long day? Setting aside just five minutes every evening can help skin renew itself as you sleep with this simple 4-Step Beauty Routine:

1. Remove All Makeup
An absolute must. Sleeping with makeup on can clog your pores and cause acne, and eye makeup like mascara can dry out lashes, or (even worse) cause them to fall out over time. We suggest wetting a cotton ball with a few drops of jojoba oil and wiping it over eyes and face. This not only removes makeup naturally, it also gives skin a boost of moisture.

2. Gently Cleanse
Rinse off excess oil and build-up from environmental pollutants with a cleanser formulated for your skin type like our Gentle Nourishing Organic Cleanser for Dry/Sensitive skin or Thoroughly Clean Face Wash for Oily/Combination skin. This keeps dirt and oil from settling into your pores while your sleep, and gives each day a fresh start.

3. Moisturize
Keeping skin hydrated is one of the best ways to prevent signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. Pay extra special attention to the skin around the eyes, which is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face, and don’t forget your décolletage! Moisturize your neck and face area with a nutrient-rich cream like our Gentle Nourishing Night Cream, and lightly dab the eyes with some Gentle Nourishing Eye Cream.

4. Hit the Pillow
Now comes the best part—hit the sack and enjoy your beauty sleep. But before you get too comfortable, avoid sleeping on the same side each night. Pressing your face against the pillow can cause wrinkles over time, and doesn’t let the skin breathe as it should. Try sleeping on your back as much as possible, or at least opt for a clean, silk pillowcase. Its smooth, soft surface can help prevent sleep creases.

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