Night cream
The best night care for your skin type
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A good night cream provides moisture and supports the skin in regeneration. We’ll tell you here which night care is best for your skin type.
Our skin regenerates at night and can use an extra dose of care. Moisturizing ingredients not only ensure a fresh complexion in the morning, but also ensure that the skin remains wrinkle-free for as long as possible, because the first wrinkles appear not least due to a shrinking moisture depot.
However, not every cream provides the desired effect. Many products contain irritating ingredients that irritate the skin instead of nourishing it. In addition, you should always choose cosmetic products that match your skin type. GALA has selected some recommended night creams for different needs.
Why should you use a night cream?
While a day cream protects our skin from environmental influences, a night cream provides an extra portion of care and supports the skin in the regeneration process. While we sleep, the skin can absorb nutrients particularly well and repair minor cell damage. A rich care is exactly the right thing to optimally supply the skin with moisture while sleeping and to wake up the next day with a radiant complexion. High-quality night care should therefore definitely be integrated into the evening skin care routine.
Which night cream is the best?
Basically: Avoid products that contain critical preservatives or fragrances, as these can irritate the skin and even trigger allergies. If you want to use cream in an environmentally conscious way, you should make sure that the cream contains neither palm oil nor microplastics. You should also choose a cream that suits your skin type. We have selected some suitable products for different skin types.
Tip: With apps like “CodeCheck” or “ToxFox” you can easily check the ingredients of a cream by scanning your smartphone.
1. Night cream for normal skin
Your skin is neither prone to pimples nor does it have dry spots? Congratulations, you have normal skin that is relatively easy to care for. You should still rely on a moisturizing night care, such as the regenerating night cream “Basis Sensitiv” from lavera. The formula with aloe vera soothes the skin and supports the regeneration process. The cream was made by Eco test rated as “very good”.
Tip: Applied a little thicker, the cream can also be used as a nourishing mask.
2. Night cream for dry skin
Dry skin is noticeable through a feeling of tension and rough areas and requires particularly extensive care. A good choice, for example, is the Hyaluronic night cream from Junglück. The cream contains hyaluronic acid, argan oil and aloe vera, which replenish the skin’s moisture reserves. The cream does not contain any critical additives and can also be used for sensitive skin. Due to its high skin tolerance, it can even be used as an eye cream. Bye-bye, dryness lines!
3. Night cream for oily skin
Oily skin produces more sebum. This can clog pores and promote blemishes. A night cream for oily skin should therefore provide moisture, but not contain fats and comedogenic oils. Instead, oily skin should be cared for with a light texture, such as the Moisturizer “Clear” from Paula’s Choice. The oil-free, light lotion is quickly absorbed and moisturized without leaving the skin looking greasy or shiny.
Tip: For oily and blemished skin, regular exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells, clear clogged pores, and prevent pimples.
4. Night cream for sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is prone to irritation and needs mild and calming care without any harmful ingredients. the Night cream “Almond blossom” from Kneipp is free of colorings and preservatives and therefore very well tolerated by sensitive skin. Almond oil, shea butter and panthenol provide moisture and make the skin supple. From the “Almond Blossom Skin Type” series there are other products especially for sensitive skin, for example a moisturizing mask.
5. Night cream for mature skin
With age, cell renewal slows down and the skin loses moisture. To prevent the formation of wrinkles, you should definitely resort to night care with plenty of moisturizing ingredients. The vegan Anti aging cream by Satin Naturel contains a combination of different hyaluronic acids as well as aloe vera, coconut juice, cocoa butter and argan oil, which lastingly replenish the skin’s moisture reserves.
6. Night cream for men
Men shouldn’t neglect daily skin care either. The skin of men is thicker and contains a higher proportion of collagen compared to women (how unfair!), But it also needs care in order to look fresh and healthy for a long time. The regenerating Night cream “Active Energy” from NIVEA Men fights signs of tiredness with the help of caffeine, creatine and vitamins and provides long-lasting moisture. The light formula is quickly absorbed, is not greasy or shiny.
7. Night cream for rosacea
Reddening of the nose, chin, forehead and cheeks occurs in patients with the skin disease rosacea. Depending on the severity, inflammation and cornification can also occur. The disease is chronic, but the complexion can be significantly improved with the right therapy and care. The Avène Antirougeurs care range specifically caters to the needs of rosacea skin. The night cream Antirougeurs Fort specifically treats red veins, insufficient skin thickness and inflammatory processes. It prevents redness and soothes existing ones. There is also a cleansing milk and a day cream from the same care line.
The general rule: For skin diseases such as rosacea, you should seek individual advice from a dermatologist.
How is night cream used correctly?
First, clean your face and remove any makeup residue. You can then clarify your skin with a toner and thus prepare it for the subsequent care. If you like, you can now use a face serum or face oil for the extra moisture boost. At the very end, apply the night cream evenly to the face and neck and massage it in gently. The active ingredients contained in the cream can be absorbed overnight and ensure a pleasant feeling on the skin the next morning.
