Night-time skin care routine can leave face fresh by morning, article advises

Every woman wants her skin to look beautiful and glowing. Some change their diet, others try different skin care products. But seasonal changes, higher work stress, a lack of nutrients and insufficient sleep add to skin problems along with other health troubles.

Dark spots around the eyes, pimples, blemishes and wrinkles appear, and the skin looks completely lifeless. People turn to skin treatments and expensive skin care products, yet see no significant difference. The article therefore advocates home remedies instead of repeatedly using costly products. It says that if certain things are applied to the skin before sleeping, the face will look fresh and rejuvenated on waking.

The first step, it says, is to remove the day's dust, dirt and makeup. If makeup stays on the face overnight or longer, dark spots form and dirt collects in the skin pores. It therefore advises cleaning the skin before bed with a gentle face wash or an oil-based cleanser, then rinsing well with water. After washing, the face should be dried with a cotton cloth. Rose water or a toner is recommended to keep the face's pH balanced and reduce open pores. According to the article, a toner helps keep the skin hydrated.

It then recommends applying a moisturiser or night cream before sleeping. Night cream helps skin cells recover and keeps the face glowing and hydrated from within, it says. For very dry skin it suggests a cream-based moisturiser, and for very oily skin a gel-based one. This gives the skin the nourishment it needs and keeps the face fresh. To ease growing skin problems, a proper skin care routine should be followed along with costly products.

For oily skin, the article says, many problems can lessen with an oil-free, non-comedogenic, water-based or gel-based moisturiser. It advises against applying very oily or thick oil to the face. It also recommends choosing fragrance-free, sensitivity-reducing and natural products. Harsh chemicals and vigorous rubbing massages should be avoided, as they are more likely to harm skin quality.

The article states that the information is for general purposes only and makes no claim of treating any condition. It advises consulting a doctor before trying any remedy.