Night Creams and How They Can Benefit You

Night creams can help reduce the look of wrinkles and dark spots. Shutterstock Images
Night creams may seem like a tactic skin care manufacturers use to lure you into buying additional product that you don't really need. After all, you're already using a day cream, right? Not so fast, though. Did you know that using night creams on a regular basis has benefits that even your trusty day cream can't provide?
What are Night Creams?
Night creams are skincare products that you apply at night, ideally before going to sleep. Their main purpose is to hydrate and nourish your skin while you sleep, as well as induce repair of damaged skin.
There are different kinds of kinds of night creams with the most popular being ones for anti-aging, intense moisturization, oily skin, and acne/blemish-prone skin. They work by moisturizing and nourishing the skin, as well as inducing collagen[1] and elastin[2] production, which are they key structural proteins that make up the skin.
Reasons for Taking Night Creams
Aside from the obvious reason of keeping your skin healthy and young-looking, dermatologists and beauty experts recommend using night cream as part of your beauty routine due to the following benefits:
- It provides intense hydration especially on the dry parts of the face.
- It soothes irritation and promote repair of damaged skin.
- It improves skin tone, texture, firmness, and elasticity.
- It promotes better blood circulation.