Evening skincare: the nightly beauty routine before going to sleep
Evening skincare, or night routine, is not just a skin treatment, but an opportunity to show love to oneself, to pause and savor a moment of pampering and relaxation before diving into a sweet night's rest.
In this article, we will guide you through a nighttime skincare routine that works while you sleep to provide your skin with all the nutrients it needs, allowing you to wake up with visible results, giving you healthy and glowing skin.
The 8 essential steps for a perfect night skincare routine
For an effective night skincare routine, it’s crucial to understand the importance of an orderly and meticulous sequence: each step of your evening skincare routine should be designed to prepare the skin for the next, optimizing product absorption and effectiveness, gently guiding you toward your well-deserved night’s rest.
Let’s take a look at the 8 steps of a perfect night routine.
1. Makeup removal
The first step to begin the evening beauty routine is to remove makeup, taking care to completely cleanse your face to allow the skin to breathe freely at night and prevent the accumulation of dirt and sebum in the pores. In this case, you can use a gentle makeup remover or micellar water suitable for your skin type to eliminate
every trace of foundation, eyeshadow, mascara and lipstick, making sure to clean the neck area as well.
2.Cleansing
Once the makeup is removed, it's important to thoroughly cleanse your face to remove any remaining residue. Choose a cleanser suitable for your skin type, one that is gentle yet effective at removing excess sebum, residual dirt and dead skin cells, thus preparing the skin for the subsequent treatments of the night routine.
3.Exfoliate
Exfoliation is a crucial step in the evening beauty routine, which can be done once or twice a week to promote cell renewal. It also contributes to better absorption of other products. Avoid exfoliating too often, as you could irritate the skin, and use an exfoliant, which can be a scrub or a gommage, both on the face and the rest of the body.
4.Apply toner
After the cleansing steps, the skin will be ready to receive the following treatments. It is at this moment that you can apply toner to help restore the skin's natural pH. You can choose from toners based on rose water, aloe vera, or other ingredients like thermal water that suit your skin's needs. For example, our gentle Fiordaliso toner, based on Fossil Salsobromoiodic Water, refreshes, soothes and relaxes the skin; simply apply it with a cotton pad or with your hands, gently patting it onto the face.
5.Specific treatments
If you have specific skin concerns, such as acne, dark spots, or wrinkles, this is the right time to apply targeted treatments. Use a serum and a cream containing active ingredients tailored to your individual needs. For example, hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates, vitamin C brightens the face, while retinol reduces wrinkles. Make sure to apply the treatments according to the product instructions and with gentle upward motions. Alternatively, you can use boosters, cosmetics that have a much faster effect.
6.Deep moisturization
Moisturizing face and body is a step that should never be skipped, even in your night skincare routine, as it helps restore the skin barrier and reduce dryness. Gently massage the face cream onto your neck as well, being careful to avoid the eye area. Do the same for the body, applying a moisturizing and nourishing cream to your arms, legs, décolleté and abdomen.
7.Specific eye treatment
Some moisturizing creams are suitable for the eye contour area, which is very delicate and more prone to showing signs of aging. However, due to its nature, this area requires special care, and it's advisable to use dedicated eye contour products that are rich in moisturizing and antioxidant ingredients. This will help reduce puffiness, dark circles and fine wrinkles. In such cases, products based on thermal water, which have refreshing, restorative and soothing properties, are a blessing for this area. Among the products from Thermae Il Tempio Della Salute, you can find the gentle Acquagen eye cream and the anti-wrinkle Expression eye cream.
8.Hydrating lip balm
Lips also need care. Therefore, conclude your evening beauty routine by applying a moisturizing lip balm, containing shea butter or coconut oil, before going to sleep to keep them soft and prevent them from drying out and chapping overnight.
Evening skincare routines based on fossil water from Il Tempio della Salute
Among the wide range of thermal cosmetics from Il Tempio Della Salute, you'll find evening beauty routines composed of facial products that combine the moisturizing and stimulating properties of Salsomaggiore thermal water with rich and innovative formulations. Working in synergy, these cosmetics provide an effective skincare treatment that works overnight, ensuring a wake-up of pure well-being.
Evening Face Routine Rebalancing
- Start the routine with Vanitas Cleansing Milk, which nourishes the skin and gently removes impurities, leaving it fresh and clean.
- Nebula Fossil Water Mist remineralizes and rebalances the skin, restoring vitality and giving it a luminous and healthy appearance.
- Continue with the application of the balancing Serum, a powerful ally that deeply hydrates the skin, restoring its natural balance. You will immediately notice fresher, firmer and glowing skin.
- To complete, apply the Restorative Night Cream, Nocturna. Its intensive formula works during the night's rest, repairing and regenerating the skin tissue. In the morning, your skin will be deeply hydrated, soft and pleasantly scented with vanilla.
With this balancing beauty routine, you can wake up every day with visibly transformed and vitalized skin.
Evening Face Routine Antiage
A perfect wellness treatment for skin over 45 that purifies the skin, rebalances it and deeply hydrates it.
Evening Skincare vs. Morning Skincare: what are the differences?
During the night, the skin becomes particularly receptive to the formulations in cosmetics, creating the perfect opportunity for targeted care. However, this doesn’t mean that daytime skincare is any less important.
The main difference between the two lies in their objectives.
Morning or daytime skincare primarily focuses on protecting the skin during the day. The products used are specifically designed to defend it against damage from the sun and pollution, which can lead to dryness and premature aging.
On the other hand, the evening beauty routine focuses on deep cleansing of the skin– removing impurities accumulated during the day, makeup residues and excess sebum – and skin regeneration. Therefore, with a night routine, it's essential to thoroughly cleanse and purify the skin so that you can then use toners, serums and specific boosters to meet your skin's needs, which will be absorbed during the night.
Evening skincare as a moment for yourself
Evening skincare or night routine represents a personal care ritual that allows the skin to regenerate during sleep. Following an effective nighttime routine will not only help you achieve healthy, glowing and visibly improved skin but will also allow you to take time to pamper and relax, leaving behind the stresses of the day. With Thermae products, you can bring thermal rituals into your bathroom for moments of pure well-being.
Make sure to use products suitable for your skin type and to be consistent in your routine. With a little attention and care, you can wake up every day with healthy, pampered and rejuvenated skin.
