Medifine Skin Clinic on Harrogate Road analyse the importance of a good night-time skin routine and how it can really help to optimise your skin health.
During the day our skin is exposed to external elements such as pollution, dirt, debris and sun light; all which take a toll on our skin. These free radicals can cause damage to our skin cells and in turn can prematurely age us. A night time routine that deep cleanses and feeds the skin vitamins and antioxidants is as important as a good daytime routine which hydrates and protects the skin from this free radical damage.
Interestingly, our body already has a system which renews and repairs our cells while we sleep. Research shows that our cells even regenerate quicker while we sleep, so what is actually happening at night? Well our cells are working hard to help repair the damage incurred during the day. Our blood vessels dilate, allowing an increased flow of nutrients and oxygen to the skin, which helps stimulate the removal of toxic cellular waste. So if all this repair and regeneration is happening regardless of the skin care why is a night-time skin routine so important?
A good night-time routine is an opportunity to feed the skin cells antioxidants and vitamins to optimize healing. Antioxidants work to fight UV and free-radical damage, hydrate for improved barrier function, regulate oil production to quell congestion and acne, minimize pigmentation and the benefits continue. Or, at the very least washing and cleansing the skin from the day’s dire and debris which has accumulated creates a clean palate for your cellular system.
Medifine’s suggested PM routine:
Step 1: Cleanse
Use a good cleanser that can provide a deep clean, gently resurfaces away dead skin cells, removes make-up, impurities and excess oil. Our top recommendations are ZO Exfoliating Cleanser priced at £29.50, is Clinical Cleansing Complex priced at £30 or Julia Hunter Maximal Strength Cleanse priced at £36.00.
Step 2: Exfoliate
As we age, the process of cell regeneration slows down. When old skin cells start to pile up on the surface of the skin, it can leave skin looking dull, rough, and dry. Furthermore, the build-up of dead skin cells can result in excess oil and clogged pores, leading to blemishes and acne. Exfoliation 2-3 times a week removes the barrier of dead skin cells clogging the skin and uncovers fresh new cells below giving your skin a healthy glow. Our top recommendations are ZO Exfoliating Polish priced at £45, is Clinical Tri-Active Exfoliate priced at £66, Julia Hunter Maximal Strength Peel priced at £170.
Step 3: Hydrate the skin with Vitamins and Antioxidants
Feeding the skin with antioxidants and vitamins helps aid the renewal process. One that contains vitamins A, C and E provides a good combination of support. Our top recommendations are ZO Daily Power Defence priced at £100, is Clinical Active Serum priced at £66-£110, Julia Hunter Vitamin A Plus Serum priced at £130.
Our full product range is available on our online shop – www.medifine.co.uk/shop . We do recommend a full skin consultation so we can advise products specific for your skin type. To arrange an appointment or for more information please call 01132253938 or email info@medifine.co.uk
