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    Do you really need to use a night cream?

    Updated:31 Mar 2016 11:01 AM | Posted by
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    Imagine if we never needed to moisturise our skin. Oh, what time and money we would save! Our skin would ‘self-manage’ its hydration levels 24/7 and we’d never have to top it up with layers and layers of skin care products. A girl can only dream!

    Unfortunately, the reality is that our skin NEEDS to be hydrated from the outside thanks to all the environmental and internal stresses (we’re looking at you, hormones!) our skin goes through.

    One of the most vital skin care products giving your skin the hydration it needs is a night cream. Read on to find out why you must have a night cream in your beauty arsenal, no excuses.
     

    What does a night cream do?

    Night creams do many favours for the health of our skin, an important one being to repair damage. Overnight, our skin cells go in to ‘fix’ mode, restoring damage from free radicals, dehydration and regenerating new, healthy cells. Applying a night cream before hitting the hay gives your skin a boost for this replenishing and repairing process so you wake up with glowy, plump skin. Try to think of it as an over-night injection of the nutrients and minerals your skin needs to get through the next day.
     

    Can’t I just use my day cream at night?

    There’s only one answer to this, and it’s a big, fat NO! Day creams are called day creams for a reason – they are formulated to both protect and support the skin. Throughout the day, our skin is exposed to external stress from pollution, UV rays, and make-up, so a day cream contains ingredients like antioxidants to prevent damage to the skin. Many day creams also contain SPF which, when worn over night, can lead to blocked pores and greasy skin come morning.
     

    So what kind of night cream should I be using?

    Get your hands on a night cream that addresses a range of issues to get more bang for your buck. Look for products that target dehydration, pigmentation, dullness and also fine lines and wrinkles if you’re worried about ageing. Hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin will work wonders for boosting your skins moisture levels. Also look for a night cream with skin-loving oils like jojoba and rosehip to give your skin added hydration and a dewy morning glow.

    bh product picks: Alpha-H Age Delay Intensive Anti Wrinkle Night Treatment, QV Face Nurturing Night Cream, Natio Ageless Firming Night Cream, Sukin Moisture Restoring Night Cream

    Do you use a night cream? If not, will you be incorporating one into your nightly beauty routine?

    Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?

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    QV Face QV Face Nurturing Night Cream
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    150 Member Comments

    ThisIsMe 25 Sep 2019 12:05 PM

    Never thought that SPF blocks your pores, not that I use day cream at night though.

    Rose_P 10 Sep 2019 7:15 PM

    I definitely can see the difference between a day cream and a night cream. Day creams have SPF, night creams don’t. And they just feel different.

    Margi59 2 Sep 2019 7:13 PM

    Sometimes I have found Night Creams too greasy and oily the ones I have used, are so thick compared to Day Creams. Using a good Serum at night can work wonders.

    Simonja 25 Apr 2019 12:47 AM

    I ALWAYS use a night cream. ALWAYS! My skin is so hydrated in the morning and depending what brand or product I use, one would think I woke up with a freshly washed face.

    katrina176 26 Jan 2019 1:49 PM

    I'm currently using a Nivea night cream and am really happy with it.

    GeeJ 13 Nov 2018 1:06 PM

    Night cream has definitely improved the texture of my skin.

    shaper 9 Sep 2018 12:52 PM

    I use a night cream that does not leave my skin greasy feeling. Having dry skin I need all the hydration I can get but greasy is a big no no and I also found that price is not a good indication of the product, so try some until you find one that you like and stick with it.

    Khajiit 13 Jul 2018 1:33 PM

    I had no idea about day creams causing blocked pores etc. when using at night. I've done that in the past but never again.

    I can really notice a difference in my skin when I skip night cream (especially in winter)

    Sootyhere 1 Jul 2018 5:09 PM

    Yes I use night cream at night and cream with spf in the day.

    Mayy 21 Jun 2018 8:55 PM

    I use a night cream which is slightly creamy so that I wake up with glowy skin!

    Shop A Everyday 1 Feb 2018 2:07 AM

    The benefits really get a chance to work while you rest

    Sootyhere 1 Jul 2018 5:09 PM

    absolutely; works while you sleep

    Shop A Everyday 25 Jan 2018 12:47 AM

    I think so, the consistency is more suited, especially if you have oilier skin

    Shop A Everyday 15 Jan 2018 6:49 PM

    I like to as my current day cream has spf 50 so need to use that at night

    Shop A Everyday 6 Jan 2018 1:58 AM

    I like to, i like the different texture and ingredients too

    Shop A Everyday 3 Jan 2018 12:20 AM

    I like to use a separate one if I can, the formulations are different and the day cream may contain spf

    Sootyhere 1 Jul 2018 5:10 PM

    That's what I do as well. Don't like to have cream with spf at night.

    bebeautiful34 21 Nov 2017 5:25 PM

    This is interesting! I use a concentrated cream for day and night, but I guess I should think about using different creams

    aoperez 15 Jul 2017 11:09 PM

    I must confess I am lazy at night and don't always use a night cream but have been using a bioperfecting oil to address the increasing number of freckles I am getting! It does address skin imperfections as well...

    onlyoni 17 May 2017 5:00 PM

    I never go to bed unless I have thoroughly cleaned my face and neck and applied a serum and night cream all over, plus an eye cream.

    Goddess..... 16 May 2017 10:41 PM

    I don't have a day cream, I've a night cream & sometimes use it in day time but mostly use it at night time. There's not much difference with the both, I've found that the night cream is much better.

    Shop A Everyday 4 Apr 2017 1:21 AM

    I like to keep them separate as my day one has a SPF

    kmaddison 4 Mar 2017 2:31 PM

    I like to use a night serum than a cream. Vliss Organics Antioxidant Night Serum is my favourite. My skin in the morning is amazing.

    Shop A Everyday 20 Nov 2016 6:04 PM

    I like to use 2 separate products for day and night, I believe they are formulated differently

    Sootyhere 1 Jul 2018 5:11 PM

    absolutely my view.

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