bare skin at night

[heaven]

I'm trying to figure out if it's really necessary to sleep with moisturizer on because I do and when I wake up, my skin is usually really oily.

I can't figure out if this is what is making me break out. I mean my skin is really soft with the moisturizer, but I slept one night without, and it looked as if my face had cleared up. So maybe applying moisturizer in the day and night is too much for my skin???

 

[Lara_L]

Dr Hauschka (organic skincare line) believes that you shouldnt apply anything to the skin at night because this is when the skin detoxifies, and its necessary to have bare skin. Give it a go- you can always go back to moisturising if it doesnt work out!

 

[mazzystar]

i've stopped moisturising at night, and it has stopped my skin breaking out as much. i do moisturise around my eyes though as they can get really dry.

 

[TheKiwi]

I think I'll try this... I've been having little breakouts lately and I can't figure out why.

 

[miu_miu]

So...night creams, a bad idea?

 

[dsq]

i think it depends on the person, an older individual would probably benefit more from a moisturizer since their skin is drier. but i'm in my 20s and i need to moisturize at night, otherwise, my skin will feel dry when i wake up.

 

[sofialuv]

dsq: maybe that happens because your cleansing product is too harsh.

At 20, your skin shouldn´t feel that dry without moisturizer, unless you get a lot of cold weather.


I don´t usually moisturize at night, but from what i read, if you want to moisturize, you should use your day cream (only if it doesn´t have any spf, otherwise it will be too much for your skin to process, and since you don´t need spf at night, it will only damage the skin).
So no need for night creams.

I like not moisturizing at night and i´ve been doing this for years.

 

[miu_miu]

Thanks for the advice. It's not really a big problem for me, I'm neither too dry (unless it's a harsh winter) and it doesn't cause me to break out, but I'm big on starting early to protect my skin, I'm 21 now. Maybe I'll leave the night moisturizers until later...

 

[kiss&tell]

I usually like to put moisturiser on my face before I go to sleep but lately I haven't done it and my skin looks less glowing.

 

[heaven]

I'm trying it, although I do notice that my skin seems a bit dull, but I do prefer that to breaking out. And I do like going to sleep without, just my bare skin on my pillow feels so good! So I'll see how it goes.

 

[susie_bubble]

I put on a pore refining essence that is like a mask that you wash off in the morning but it's not really a moisteriser. I find that moisterising is a little too much for my skin....

Eye cream is ok though....

 

[miu_miu]

I'm trying it, although I do notice that my skin seems a bit dull, but I do prefer that to breaking out. And I do like going to sleep without, just my bare skin on my pillow feels so good! So I'll see how it goes.

Maybe you need to try something different during the day, if your skill looks and feels a little dull?
There are lots on the market that add glow...

 

[modelbehavior228]

I sleep with moistuizer on because if I don't I wake up with flakes, even in the oily parts of my face and that is wierd looking. Oil and flakes at once. Eww......

However, if your skin doesn't need it, don't bother. If you use a lotion in the morning w/ SPF for protection and moisture, you should be fine. That is my new motto! If you don't need it, don't use it.

 

[dsq]

dsq: maybe that happens because your cleansing product is too harsh.

i actually don't use any cleansing agents, i am actually doing the no cleanser/shampoo for the past year or so --> http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f45/no-facial-cleanser-no-shampoo-doing-without-33229.html
i think it's just my skin but you are right, it does get worse in winter.

 

[Ilora-Danon]

At 20, your skin shouldn´t feel that dry without moisturizer, unless you get a lot of cold weather.

That's insane! You can get dry skin at any age, it's not reserved for the over 50's you know!!

 

[heaven]

Maybe you need to try something different during the day, if your skill looks and feels a little dull?
There are lots on the market that add glow...

Thanks, I would take any suggestions for something to wear under my make-up, I guess a moisturizer that shimmers would be perfect.

I do notice now that my face looks less dull, so maybe it's adjusting?? I do like this not sleeping with anything on, feels healthier and cleaner somehow, and I don't miss the routine at all.

 

[miu_miu]

^ No problem....Click here for some suggestions!

I'm just reading this in Harpers Bazaar in an article entitled, "New Year, New You", with a section about boosting dull, dry skin.

"Are you using a rich night cream? If not, this is the time to start...Skin cells are regenerated at night, so this is the optimal time to infuse skin with vital nutrients".

Any thoughts?

 

[heaven]

I really do love the idea of a rich night cream, because I really do believe that your skin shows the benefits of it. It's really softer and glowing, but I can't take the breaking out (if that's what's causing it). I'll have to make do with a good day cream for now.

 

[notmanons]

Im only 12 so I don't do much, but I just use a really simple face moisturiser (Nivea), as I get older I will need a night cream.

 

[smartarse]

no shampoo? what do you use to clean your hair then?

i actually don't use any cleansing agents, i am actually doing the no cleanser/shampoo for the past year or so --> http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f45/no-facial-cleanser-no-shampoo-doing-without-33229.html
i think it's just my skin but you are right, it does get worse in winter.