Night Repair Serums: What Works and Why
Ever thought of what magic serums do at night? While you are weaving dreams in sleep, night repair serums would work on making your skin glow brighter and become more radiant! Want to know how they work? Read on to know more.
How do night serums work?
Night serums work when the regeneration process happens on our skin at night. Since our skin is not busy fighting UV rays or protecting us against dust and pollutants at night, the absorption rate of skin is better. The ingredients present in night serum would work to repair skin and lock in hydration.
How to use night serums?
Wash your skin thoroughly and dry it off using a towel. Once that is done, place a drop or two of the serum on each side of the face. Spread it across the skin and pat using your fingers so that the skin absorbs it well.
Which night serums to choose based on your skin?
Night serums need to be chosen based on your skin type and whether they suit you. Let us look at what kinds of night serums can be used on different skin types:
- Dry skin: Look out for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and squalane to improve the moisture content.
- Mature skin: Mature skin contains peptides, retinol, and antioxidants to brighten the complexion and protect skin.
- Oily/acne-prone skin: Go for serums containing salicylic acid and niacinamide to reduce the risk of breakouts and sebum production. Our Lumi night face serum contains niacinamide, encapsulated vitamin C, nonapeptides, hyaluronic acid, and postbiotics, which can reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
- Combination skin: Since there are both dry and oily areas in combination skin, look out for night serums containing hydrating ingredients (Hyaluronic acid and glycerin) and oil-reducing ingredients (Niacinamide).
What are the benefits of night serums?
Some of the benefits of night serums are given below:
- Maintains hydration levels: Night serums contain glycerin and retinol, which can aid in maintaining the skin’s hydration levels. This can be easily beneficial for people with dry skin.
- Protects skin: Night serums containing vitamin C and niacinamide protect skin against free radical damage. They exfoliate dead skin cells and also help in cell regeneration.
- Introduces glow to skin: Night serums can reduce dark spots along with skin dullness and give skin a healthy glow.
- Promotes skin elasticity: As you age, skin’s elasticity reduces. Night serums can support collagen and elastin production, which can boost your skin's elasticity.
- Soothes skin: Night serums can reduce redness, irritation, and inflammation by aiding in repairing the skin barrier. Night serums enriched with retinol can especially help in these regards.
How long does it take for the results from the night serum to show?
It can take time to show the results, depending on the ingredients present in the night serum. Generally, it takes 4-6 weeks for the results to show.
Conclusion
Now you know how night repair serums work. They are your skincare fairies that sprinkle magic to give a nourishing glow to your skin as you wake up! Apply it before bed and wake up energized and glowing!
