Day and night cream - the differences you should know about

Maybe two skin care creams is too much? And what is in daytime cosmetics that is not in the night formula? Let the dilemma be resolved by detailing the differences between the creams we apply in the evening and in the morning.

The skin, like the rest of the body, has its own biological clock. Cells divide, mature and finally separate from the epidermis in a natural way. This cycle is permanent and takes approximately 30 days. During this time, a lot happens in the skin. Cells must develop a so-called protective film, a kind of mantle that protects the epidermis from moisture seepage.

In addition, our skin is a constant battleground between free radicals and natural antioxidants. During the day, the skin comes into contact with countless threats, and at night, busy cells repair damage and replenish their reserves the next day. And now we come to the main functions of cosmetics, which, on the one hand, are to support the natural protection of the skin from environmental influences, and on the other hand, to support the regeneration process and replenish moisture. Simply put: a day cream should protect, and a night cream should regenerate. That is why it is important to observe a simple division into creams and time of day.

Shield and night watchman

During the day, the skin goes into a protective mode. What will he have to face? Let's start from the very beginning. Light, although we need to live and produce vitamin D, can be a real threat to the skin. Too much UV radiation accelerates aging, generates free radicals and eventually causes discoloration. And even if you spend all day in the office, you expose your face to artificial light (fluorescent lamps) and blue light called HEV or High Energy Visible Light. The sources of the latter are screens, computers, TVs and, of course, smartphones. This is why day creams must contain protective filters, an ingredient that is useless in night formulas.

Let's move on to the next skin challenge, typical of a day at home, in the office or on the street. We are talking about dry air, air conditioners or overheated rooms. Each of these examples presents a real risk of excessive moisture leakage. In order to prevent this or reduce the amount of water evaporating from the epidermis, we need a fairly lightweight moisturizing day cream formula. Why light? Because during the day the skin will not absorb the rich texture and will just glow. Worse, the makeup will come off her. This is another difference between a day cream and a night cream. Different consistency, composition and effects. The skin should stay fresh throughout the day and the cream should act as a protective shield. Moreover, most of the year we are exposed to constant contact with smog. Its smallest particles settle on the skin, but there are those that are able to penetrate deeper into it. A day cream is the first line of defense against polluted air, while a night cream repairs any damage. Thus, it removes toxic particles, neutralizes free radicals, regenerates and supports the production of the skin's protective film.

At night, when you sleep, your skin is constantly working to regenerate and restore vitality. Care should support these processes without overloading the skin with unnecessary ingredients. For example, with filters, matting ingredients or smoothing silicones. At night, the skin absorbs nutrients from cosmetics much faster and better. That is why night creams have a richer consistency, and in the composition it is worth looking for ingredients that relieve inflammation and irritation, accelerate healing and, finally, rejuvenate.

The best composition of day and night creams

How to choose the perfect duet, that is, day and night cream? First of all, think about your complexion and what is the most troublesome for you. Creams for oily skin should have a different composition, another for mature or very dry skin. Remember that these two cosmetics have different tasks. A day cream is protective, so it should have a filter, antioxidants, and ingredients that lock in moisture, hydrate, and brighten.

And here we come to another dilemma. Do day and night creams come from the same line? Yes, it would be most reasonable to use two cosmetics with a similar composition and purpose. The effect will be better, and care more effective. Then we are sure that the ingredients of the two cosmetics will not have a negative effect on each other and will not neutralize each other. An example is the formulas of cosmetics from the L'oreal Paris Hyaluron Specialist line.

It is important to regularly saturate the skin with ingredients and use them for at least a month. That is, as much time as it takes to replace worn-out epidermal cells with new ones, i.e. so-called "turnover".

Another example of a duet of day and night creams is the Dermo Face Futuris line from Tołpa. The daily formula includes SPF 30, antioxidant turmeric oil, anti-wrinkle ingredients, and hydrating and nourishing shea butter. On the other hand, unfiltered night cream has more antioxidants and nourishing oil. In the case of mature skin, the base composition is supplemented with lifting, firming and brightening agents.

The same applies to Dermika Bloq-Age anti-aging cream. Here you will find an SPF 15 filter and ingredients that protect against various types of radiation, including blue. There is a protective screen made of biopolymers that reflect smog particles. And for the night? Anti-aging cream formula. The main role here is played by the combination of ingredients with vitamin C, which fights discoloration, stimulates the skin to produce collagen and, as a result, rejuvenates.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that if you get your sunscreen wet in the evening, nothing bad will happen. The point is that such an exception does not become the rule.

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