Here Are 6 Tips To Help You Choose The Perfect Night Cream!

Written by Tanya Arora  • 

A morning ritual for your skin may keep it healthy, but a nighttime routine is absolutely crucial! Skincare regimen you carry out at night is highly effective as your skin gets the maximum time to absorb the ingredients. Besides, nighttime is also when your skin repairs and rejuvenates itself. So, anything you do to speed this process up is only going to benefit you.

However, to derive maximum benefits from your skincare routine, you should exercise utmost caution while choosing the products you wish to use. Picking up a random night cream and hoping it’ll do wonders for your skin is a bad idea. In case you’re wondering how to get the best night cream for yourself, we’ve got you covered. We present to you 6 valuable tips that’ll help you zero in on the perfect night cream. Here’s the list:

1. The Word ‘Night’ Need Not Be A Part Of The Label

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Loads of creams specifically advertise themselves as ‘night creams.’ But the cream you get for yourself need not have the word night in it! What you really need is a cream that’s devoid of UV protection and contains active ingredients that suit your skin type. The cream you pick should be able to moisturize your skin in a non-greasy fashion. As long as your cream is able to target a particular skin problem you face and is safe to be worn for hours, you’re all set!

2. The Cream Should Be Filled With Active Ingredients

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Active ingredients are those special ingredients that you find featured right on the cover. What sets active ingredients apart from the list of usual ingredients in your cream is that these are generally natural and pure in composition. So when purchasing a night cream for yourself, check the label to see if it contains exotic ingredients such as coffee bean extracts, licorice, oils, vitamins C or E, etc. The active ingredients are typically absorbed by our skin and hence, are able to show their results over the due course of time.

3. Choose A Light Night Cream

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At night, your skin should be able to breathe as much as possible. It barely gets the chance to do so throughout the day, thanks to the trio of moisturizer, sunscreen, and makeup! Hence, you should make it a priority to choose a night cream that is light in nature and consistency. The lightness of the cream will not only prevent your pores from clogging but will also easily seep into the deeper layers of your skin. This will allow the cream to do its job efficiently. Besides, you won’t wake up with an oily face in the morning, which is a bonus!

4. Keep Your Skin Type In Mind

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The foremost criteria to keep in mind when picking a night cream is to ensure it suits your skin type. Everyone has a different type of skin –- some have it oily, some have it dry, while some others are a combination of both! Even then, some might fall into the category of normal or sensitive skin types. If you’re not sure of your skin type, ask your dermatologist. Once you know the skin type you have, be sure to pick a night cream that caters exclusively to you. It might require some trial and error for you to zero in on the perfect cream so be patient. Try a small amount of the cream’s sample on your arm before buying to see it seeps in your skin. If it does, it’s the right one.

5. Avoid Alcohol-Based Creams

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Checking the ingredient list of any cosmetic item you wish to purchase is crucial and that includes your night cream. The ingredients list should not contain alcohol at all. If it does, don’t buy it. Alcohol can irritate your skin and hence, is a big no-no if you have sensitive skin. Also, try avoiding creams that contain skin irritants or have a strong fragrance. These can cause allergies. Ideally, you cream should be free of parabens and allergens too.

6. Don’t Go For Creams With SPF

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As we mentioned before, your night cream should not contain any sunscreen-specific ingredients. SPF ingredients are of the same kind and have no place in your night cream as these ingredients are not meant to be used at night. Creams with SPF and UV ingredients are supposed to be used during the day. So applying them at night kind of defeats the purpose! Ergo, check on the cover of the cream to ensure it doesn’t have them.

Once you get the right night cream for yourself, make sure you follow a proper skincare ritual at night. Cleanse your face first, moisturize it, and then finally use your night cream to get the best results.

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