Nightly Skincare Routine

As many already know, our skin cells do their repair work most effectively at night. Research shows that skin cell regeneration almost doubles at night, peaking between 23:00 and 4:00. Production of collagen is boosted, harmful free radicals are destroyed and cell damage is rectified. So it's important to sleep as early as 11pm! (something which has not happened to me in a long long time). Our skin temperature is higher at night so this enables your skincare products to seep deeper into your skin for better results.

 

(L-R) SK II Skin Signature, Estee Lauder ANR, Sampar Prodigal Pen, Alpha-H Liquid Gold,
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Night Serum, SK II Eye-Treatment Film,
SK II Facial Treatment Essence


These are the usual items which I use on a weekly basis, not ALL at one go because all of them are for tackling aging skin and should be not used too intensively.

SK-II Facial treatment essence - First off, yes this essence has a pretty nasty smell. But over the past 5 yrs of religious usage, it has evened out my skintone and gave it that QQ feel. Such an amazing essence, definitely a staple in my anti-aging routine!

Estee Lauder ANR - The miracle anti-aging serum is essential for days whereby I suffer from hormonal spots or my skin is feeling yucky. Spots lighten or disappear by morning and my complexion looks a lot better overnight. A definite must-have in your night time routine!

SK-II skin signature - I started trying this when I needed a night cream to complement my essence twice weekly. I have this anal habit of using the same brand of essence and moisturizer together, believing that they go hand-in-hand best. But sometimes I will deviate from this routine because of I have many other products to experiment. Love the richness of this cream! A little of this goes a long way, I tend to use only a little for the whole face because it becomes heavy when too much is applied. Another staple!

Sampar prodigal pen - This is my go-to pimple / spot remover. It contains natural essential oils and does not aggravate the skin. My spots usually disappear after 2 days upon application twice a day.

Alpha-H Liquid Gold - What a little miracle worker! This item contains glycolic acid which exfoliates the skin while you sleep without the usual harsh scrubbing action of normal facial scrubs. I only use this at night without any moisturizers on top to allow the liquid gold to work it's magic without interruptions.

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Intensive Night Repair Serum - This is what I use every two or three nights after my Liquid Gold days. This can be used in conjunction with a moisturizer for those who are uncomfortable with not using a night moisturizer. A great essential to keep aging at bay!

SK-II Eye Treatment Gel Film - I have problem with milia seeds under my eyes and this is the reason why I'm unable to use rich eye creams. Gels are not as good as clearing dark eye circles and good eye creams but this provides the moisture my tired eyes require.


Am still trying out more items to be used on a regular basis. Will write a more detailed post about Liquid Gold serums soon, my absolute new found staple! xx