Here’s how to calm your skin without a 20-step nightly routine.
Nightly Skin Refresh
What are some simple steps you can incorporate into your evening routine? A few soothing elements can help you unwind after each day and ensure your face stays nourished.
1. Oil-Cleanse
Do you wear makeup or sunscreen? Double cleansing is a surefire way to eliminate all dirt, dust, and debris traces. It can even break down multiple layers of sunscreen and makeup for a fresh face finish.
Healthline states, “An oil-based cleanser is designed to remove oil-based impurities…by getting rid of this stuff first, the second water-based cleanser can really work its way into the second, removing the likes of grime and sweat.”
A great oil-based cleanser can include a cleansing balm or oil.
2. Second Cleanse
Not everyone will need to double cleanse, but it can help oilier skin types or add a deep wash to any routine. Once you’ve finished the first step, you can move on to your regular or water-based cleanser.
Depending on the formula, this second cleanser will help treat your skin’s concerns, whether dry or problematic.
The same Healthline article states double cleansing “can also revitalize dull skin and allow other skin care products to penetrate more effectively.”
3. Hypochlorous Acid
Less is more regarding your skincare routine, but how can you treat irritated skin without igniting it with chemical exfoliants? A Hypochlorous Acid spray is sensitive skin friendly and treats many concerns like acne, eczema, or itchy scalps.
Tower28 explains, “when your immune system attacks an infection, Hypochlorous Acid is the antimicrobial + anti-inflammatory white blood cells create to kill it and bring down inflammation.”
Instead of using harsh exfoliants or mixing serums, Hypochlorous acid will soothe the skin and help create happier skin.
4. Barrier-Repairing Moisturizer
Finally, you can seal your cleansed and soothed face with a barrier-repairing moisturizer.
Kiehls and Dr. Henry states, “they help prevent excess moisture loss from the deeper layers of the skin, while also protecting the skin from external aggressors that can lead to barrier impairment, such as harsh weather.”
A thick cream will ensure you don’t lose moisture and keep the skin bouncy. Also, this can be the last step in your no-fuss evening skincare routine.
Optional
Are you looking to elevate your nighttime skincare? These optional steps can reduce tension or improve hydration. Gua Sha and Slugging can treat various concerns and be the cherry on a spa-like skin regimen.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha can be a relaxing practice for your regimen. It can provide the face and body multiple benefits like product penetration, improved circulation, and relieving tension.
According to Lanshin, “Gua Sha strokes include applying pressure to skin and tissue to aid circulation within…it also produces a light stretch of the skin and tissue at the same time…done correctly, this results in a more noticeable myofascial release.”
Gua Sha also feels incredible!
Slug
Another option is to slug! Thankfully more brands have created slugging creams so you don’t have to use Vaseline. Slugging isn’t ideal for everyone, but it can help lock in moisture.
Healthline explains that “dermatologists have been using this beauty hack to prevent transepidermal water loss and lock in moisture to quickly heal dry skin.”
