Your Morning vs. Night Routine the Natural Way
What if you’re missing out on your best skin because you've been disregarding the differences between a morning and night routine? On the surface, it might make sense to use the same products for both morning and night, but in reality, you’re not getting the key benefits both routines bring.
Here are the differences between a morning and night routine, and a step-by-step guide that will help you tailor yours.
You can’t forget lip care! A nourishing lip balm prevents chapped lips from taking away from the important parts of your day.
As for lip treatments, apply a lip mask and let it sit overnight for healthy, supple lips when you wake up.
Here are the differences between a morning and night routine, and a step-by-step guide that will help you tailor yours.
Morning vs. Night Routine: Key Differences
Morning
What do mornings mean for you? For most, it’s about getting ready for the long day ahead. Your morning skincare routine should do the same thing. The products you layer in the morning should do one of two things: prep your skin for the day and protect it from external stressors. That means using a light cleanser, a lightweight moisturizer, and actives like vitamin C to protect your skin from free radicals. If you’re going to be out in the sun for extended periods of time, a mineral sunscreen is essential, too.You can’t forget lip care! A nourishing lip balm prevents chapped lips from taking away from the important parts of your day.
Night
Winding down after a long day is what nights were made for. Just like how you rest and rejuvenate during sleep, your skincare should also be working its magic throughout the night. Your nightly skincare routine should focus on repairing and restoring. Look for products that nourish like deep cleansers, heavy moisturizers, and actives like retinol alternatives and oils to repair common skin concerns.As for lip treatments, apply a lip mask and let it sit overnight for healthy, supple lips when you wake up.
Picking Products for a Morning Routine: Protect & Prepare
Set your skin up for success with a morning routine that focuses on prepping and protecting. Here are some of our favorites to get your started.Your Step-by-Step Morning Routine
Step 1: Cleanser
The most important part of your skincare routine is starting with a cleanser that will remove impurities and refresh your skin. Get a rejuvenating clean with a gentle cleanser like Pai’s Middlemist Seven Cream Cleanser. Safe for even the most sensitive skin, this cleanser is made with only natural ingredients to clean your skin without leaving you with redness, irritation, or that uncomfortable, tight feeling.Step 2: Toner
Dirt and other impurities have been removed; now it’s time to prep the skin for the rest of your products. Using a toner like Dr. Barbara’s Sturm Balancing Toner will help freshen up skin and regulate your pH balance. This mild toner is perfect for everyday use.Step 3: Serum
Your morning serum should give your skin a boost where it needs it. Need some extra hydration? Osea’s Malibu Hyaluronic Sea Serum plumps up skin and reduces fine lines with hyaluronic acid. Apply in the morning to strengthen your skin’s moisture barrier with nourishing ingredients straight from the sea.Step 4: Moisturizer
Your morning moisturizer should be refreshingly light to get you through the day and to help makeup sit properly on top of it. Try something like Ursa Major’s Fortifying Gel Moisturizer that absorbs quickly but still gives all-day-long hydration. Great for all skin types, this moisturizer is approved for all your skin concerns.Step 5: Lip Balm & Extras
Finally, layer on any extra serums, toners, and spot correctors your skin needs. Wrap everything up with our hydrating Luxury Lip Balm to keep chapped lips away. Nothing makes conquering the day harder than combating dry, cracked lips. A few swipes are all you need for buttery soft lips.Night Routine: Repair & Restore
Take your skincare to the next level with a night routine that focuses on repairing and restoring tired skin. Nighttime is the perfect opportunity to get a deep cleanse and nourish with products that work all night long. Here are some of our faves that give our skin a natural glow.Your Step-by-Step Nighttime Routine
Step 1: Oil-Based Cleanser
Getting a deeper cleanse in the evening is vital to waking up with clearer skin. You don’t want to sleep in makeup, dirt, and other impurities that will agitate your skin. Look for an oil-based cleanser like One Love’s Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil to wash away the day and end with your skin feeling clean.Step 2: Exfoliate (2-3x/week)
Exfoliating a few times a week keeps your skin feeling fresh and baby soft. Dead skin cells accumulate over time, and without exfoliation, makeup can end up looking crusty and your skin looking dull. Try an exfoliant like Honey Girl Organics’ Facial Scrub for a natural cleanse gifted by the bees.Step 3: Toner
Deeply hydrate your skin with a toner like Tata Harper’s Hydrating Floral Essence. It tackles fine lines and wrinkles while prepping your skin for other treatments. It’s perfect for those who need a little extra moisture.Step 4: Night Cream
Your products will be working the night shift, so selecting a heavier moisturizer will ensure your skin reaps all the benefits while you’re asleep. Maya Chia’s The Advanced Response Complex is made to tackle signs of aging. Improve your skin’s elasticity and watch fine lines diminish when you apply nightly.Step 5: Face Oil
Ending your night routine with a face oil is a great way to target your specific skin concerns. For a little extra glow to your skin, try our own Illumine Face Oil that’s packed with antioxidants. Its rich texture layers nicely on your night cream and will work all night long.Step 6: Lip Treatment
While your skin is getting pampered overnight, your lips should be, too. Apply a lip treatment like our Lip Mask to intensely nourish and plump lips while you get your eight hours.
