When people talk about beauty sleep, there is actually some fact in it too – when you are sleeping, your skin goes into repair mode and is able to absorb actives in a more effective way, as compared to the daytime. This is one of the reasons why experts talk more about the night time skin care routine as opposed to the morning ones. Although both are important, there is a little more prominence that is given to the night time routines, because if that is in place, you can be assured of skin that is beautiful from within!

However, most people are not sure of what to do for their night time skin care routines – they often get confused by the number of products that are on offer in the markets these days or by what someone might have told them. There are mainly three main steps that you need to incorporate in your routine – cleanse, treat and moisturise. As long as you have these three steps down and have the right products to do so, you can rest assured, literally! 

• Cleansing – Whether you are a stay at home or a busy career woman, your skin undergoes a lot during the day. There is sebum secretion on your skin and it could be trapping dirt, grime and pollution as well! If not taken care of in time, these could be what lead to clogging of pores, which in turn could lead to dull skin and more severe problems such as acne. For someone who wears makeup, removing that would be the first step of the night time skin care routine steps. You should use a good quality micellar water or cleansing balm to remove all the makeup and then wash your face with a mild and gentle cleanser. Choose one that works with your skin type and make sure that you take your time to remove all the dirt, grime and oil build-up. 

• Treat – Chances are that there are certain types of problems that are already plaguing your skin – it could be being too oily or it could be your skin is beginning to lose elasticity.. The effects of mature skin will also start becoming visible after a certain time, which is why your second step needs to be to choose a set of products that can help treat the conditions that are affecting your skin. indē wild’s PM Sunset Restore Serum would be a good choice, because it contains ingredients like bakuchiol and squalane, which have incredible restorative properties. For instance, bakuchiol has antioxidant properties, which means that it can protect your skin from the damages caused by free radicals. Being a plant based alternative to retinol, it is a product that can be added to the night time skin care routine for sensitive skin too. Ingredients such as bakuchiol and tripeptides are a great way to visibly smooth fine lines and improve overall tone and texture, which is something that squalane can also do. Squalane can also help prevent and reduce irritation, because it is a good source of fatty acids that can nourish the skin from within! It can also offer a certain amount of protection to your skin, by strengthening the natural barrier that can block environmental stressors. You can look for specific products for under the eyes or chapped lips too. 

• Moisturise – After a long day, your skin needs to replenish and while drinking plenty of water throughout the day is a good way to stay hydrated, your skin will need some extra hydration too. Even the most simple night time skin care routine needs to have a good quality moisturiser and there too our PM serum has you covered! The squalane provides the necessary hydration, while the absence of fragrances, drying alcohols, silicones, SLS and parabens ensures skin that is healthier in so many ways. Applying this serum as per directions on clean skin at night, can assure you healthier, softer and more supple skin in the morning. 

Once you are done with your skin care routine, it’s best to not hit the bed immediately, because the product could rub off on the pillow. Take a few minutes to read a book or listen to some soothing music and that time will allow for the serum to get completely absorbed into your skin. The super light formulation of this serum will ensure that your skin doesn’t feel bogged down, allowing your skin to breathe, while offering the repair and rejuvenation it needs to face a brand-new day!