Intensive Hydrating Formulas
Some night cream moisturizers that are available on the market today are designed for use at night because they have a very heavy, thick consistency. These products are typically intended for very dry skin and can help parched complexions recover from dehydration. These moisturizers
are used at night because they are usually not suitable to wear under cosmetics due to their heaviness.
Promoting Restoration and Recovery
Rejuvenating and restoring night creams are a popular type of nighttime moisturizer. These products contain ingredients that work with the skin's natural healing process to help repair cells that have been damaged by the sun and pollutants. Some active ingredients found in restoring and rejuvenating night creams include peptide complexes and niacinamide. Most cellular repair takes place at night while you sleep, so these types of ingredients tend to work best when they are applied to the complexion just before bedtime.
Soothing and Calming Irritation
If your skin is prone to sensitivity, you can use a night cream to help calm your complexion. Special soothing nighttime moisturizers are available to reduce inflammation that can cause stinging and itching that might interfere with your sleep. By alleviating inflammation, soothing night creams also decrease the risk of you waking up to symptoms of irritation like redness. Because the products are made for individuals with sensitive skin, most are either made from gentle, natural ingredients or are hypoallergenic, meaning they are free of many common known allergens.
Treating Your Complexion With Therapeutic Ingredients
Some night creams contain therapeutic ingredients that are safer to use at night because they can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Retinol is the most common ingredient found in this type of night cream. Made from vitamin A, retinol helps the complexion shed dead skin cells and is commonly used to address fine lines, wrinkles
, scars, age spots and other imperfections. You can read the product descriptions to learn more about what each moisturizer in this assortment of night creams does for the complexion.
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