Night Creams and the Myth of Nighttime Repair

I discovered another skincare myth. Have you always believed the claim that our skin regenerates in a special way at night? It’s not entirely accurate.

Don’t worry. Applying creams at night is not pointless. But if you imagine that skin repair or a special aspect of it begins when the clock ticks 8 PM, there’s no scientific basis for this. Skin regeneration is an ongoing process, just like the rest of our bodily functions.

It is still true, though, that nighttime is a good time to pamper your skin with antioxidants and rejuvenating oils from an evening cream like Gods’ Nectar Night Cream by Origani—or whichever brand you prefer. But check out what several studies reveal about why you should do it:

• Based on our body’s transepidermal water loss (TEWL) cycle, our skin loses the most water—as is, therefore, less hydrated–toward the end of the day.
• Our skin releases less sebum at night, making it more prone to dryness.
• Our skin has a higher temperature and acidity level at night.
• Our daytime activities expose us to high levels of oxidative stress—UV radiation, pollution, heat/cold, makeup, smoking, etc. Nighttime gives our skin a chance to rest and recover. It’s also a good opportunity to replenish antioxidants (which fight oxidative stress).
• Our skin can retain the antioxidants that our skin absorbs for several days. (Well done, skin.)

To sum it up, since our skin is prone to dryness, moisture loss, acidity (and therefore, irritation) at night, it’s a good idea to moisturize, hydrate, and protect it. It’s also an opportune time to nourish it with antioxidants and vitamins that will support its non-stop renewal process. However, whether the skin does have a specialized nocturnal repair function or not, it has not been proven yet.

Choosing your cream for the night

There are so many creams out there claiming to be “the one” for you. But you now know that what you need at night are protection, hydration, moisture, and antioxidants.

Let’s check out Gods’ Nectar Regenerating Night Cream’s ingredients to find out if it has the elements you need to give your skin an evening’s retreat.

Antioxidants

What’s to be loved in Gods’ Nectar Regenerating Night Cream is its powerful antioxidants like acai seed oil and grape seed oil. Antioxidants fight all kinds of oxidative stress that we put our skin through, from pollution to makeup and bad health habits.

Acai berry is known in the alternative medical field as a potent antioxidant that prevents several diseases. Acai seed oil does something similar to your skin. It protects the skin from cell-damaging free radicals to which you expose yourself. Grapeseed oil, on the other hand, contains proanthocyanidin, an antioxidant that improves discolored skin, melasma, and hyper-pigmentation.

Aloe leaf juice

This certified organic juice from aloe leaves has the power to heal wounds, reduce inflammation, and soothe your skin. Its aloin content protects you from up to 30 percent of the UV radiation you get exposed to.

Oils and extracts

Gods’ Nectar Regenerating Night Cream also contains the following oils:

• Rosehip oil for skin cell regeneration and damage repair
• Passion fruit seed oil for plumping the skin and reducing fine lines
• Babacu seed, Jojoba, and Safflower oils for powerful hydration that doesn’t cause excess oils. Jojoba and Safflower oils are also helpful for relieving eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and acne.

Alcohol-free

If you’re wary about products that contain alcohol, seeing “Cetearyl alcohol” in the list of ingredients should not concern you. FDA allows products that contain Cetearyl alcohol to be labeled “alcohol-free” because this ingredient is non-drying. It’s an emollient that soothes and heals dry skin. It keeps oil and water from separating in emulsions.

Gods’ Nectar Regenerating Night Cream’s natural, organic, and antioxidant-packed formulation gives that extra boost that parched and stressed skin needs. It’s an excellent evening replenisher for those with early signs of aging.

Nevertheless, based on what we’ve learned about our skin’s evening rhythm, you now know that protecting and reviving your skin in the evening is not only for those in their 30’s. It’s for all of us who care about helping our biggest organ stay healthy and glowing.