You have working hours, lunch break, free time, night rest. Your skin also has a schedule, and depending on the time of day, there are special desires and preferences. It’s time to study her biorhythms to ensure optimal care.
What you need to know about skin biorhythms
Scientists call this phrase the indicators that change during the day:
body temperature;
blood pressure;
content in the tissues of certain substances;
basal metabolic rate;
motor activity, etc.
About 500 processes in the human body obey circadian rhythms.
Skin activity also depends on the time of day. Basically, biorhythms manifest themselves in her daytime and nighttime behavior.
However, there are other nuances. Let’s get to know them better.
Skin changes by the hour
Let’s talk more about the routine that the skin adheres to.
5.00 – 7.00
While we are watching the last dreams, the skin is preparing to wake up. Metabolic processes and cell division slow down. Under the control of adrenal hormones, the production of substances on which protective functions depend increases.
7.00 – 8.00
We woke up and the vessels began to work actively. Increased blood circulation increases the flow of nutrients to the skin – that’s why at this time we look especially fresh (if, of course, we went to bed before midnight).
Skin activity depends on the time of day. Basically, skin biorhythms manifest themselves in its daytime and nighttime behavior.
8.00 – 10.00
Vessels gradually narrow. Arterial pressure rises. This makes the skin sensitive to temperature changes, external (including thermal) influences.
10.00 – 13.00
The sebum produced by the sebaceous glands at night reaches the surface, and the skin begins to shine.
13.00 – 15.00
The pressure in the vessels and capillaries drops, and with it the influx of nutrients also decreases. The skin loses its tone and freshness, the complexion worsens. Wrinkles and other imperfections are more visible.
15.00 – 17.00
This period is considered the time of the greatest decline. The skin, like the whole body, becomes “lazy” and less receptive. Even the very best cream at this time will only be absorbed by 30%.
17.00 – 20.00
We are experiencing a surge of energy again. And cheered up skin is ready to receive the active substances of cosmetics. She just needs to recover from the stresses experienced during the day.
20.00 – 22.00
The body prepares for sleep, relaxation and elimination of toxins. Digestive processes slow down. That is why the habit of eating at night often leads to a deterioration in complexion, the appearance of acne and blackheads.
22.00 – 5.00
Sleep from 22.00 to 00.00 hours is the most useful, since it is at this time that we recover the fastest. But even later this process continues. Increased blood supply to tissues, differentiation and exfoliation of epidermal cells. And even the production of sebum: its peak is at 4 o’clock in the morning. This is due to the maximum concentration of the sleep hormone melatonin, which controls almost all regeneration processes.
Increased blood circulation increases the flow of nutrients to the skin – that’s why we look especially fresh in the morning.
Daily skin care schedule
Let’s be realistic: with the modern pace of life, skin care by the clock is, of course, an illusion. So we extract benefit from cosmetics within the limits of the possible.
Morning, 7.00 – 9.00
The skin has done a good job of recovering and is preparing for the start of the day. Our job is to help her.
Detoxify your skin from overnight toxins with cleansing treatments.
Apply a tonic. It will minimize pH shift and maintain a healthy complexion throughout the day.
Strengthen your skin’s defense mechanisms with a day cream. It should be quickly absorbed, contain the maximum amount of antioxidants, and serve as a good base for make-up.
You should not use:
products with exfoliating and photosensitizing components that reduce barrier functions;
creams with active regenerating ingredients: in the morning, the skin is not tuned to regenerate.
Skin care in the morning
Name of funds | Composition | Action |
Anti-Wrinkle 35+ Moisturizing Day Cream, Garnier | plant cells of youth, tea polyphenols | Moisturizes, restores elasticity, reduces wrinkles. |
Day face cream Revitalift Laser X3, L’Oréal Paris | Proxylan, lipohydroxy acid, SPF 20 | Protects, smoothes the skin, reduces wrinkles, improves complexion. |
Antioxidant youth concentrate Liftactiv, Vichy | vitamins C and E, neohesperidin, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, maritime pine polyphenols | Protects, reduces wrinkles, fights pigmentation, visibly tightens the skin. |
Day, 10.00 – 17.00
During the day, the skin works and gradually gets tired: it loses moisture, and with it – a healthy color and tone. Or it starts to shine in unnecessary places. Act according to the situation.
Eliminate shine with matting products.
Add moisture by spraying thermal water on it, even over makeup.
Hide imperfections with concealer.
Do not use nourishing and regenerating agents. Especially during the period from 15.00 to 17.00.
Day skin care
Name of funds | Composition | Action |
Napkins “Endless freshness”, L’Oréal Paris | rose and lotus extracts | Cleanse, moisturize, tone, remove make-up. |
Thermal water La Roche-Posay | selenium | Moisturizes, protects, soothes the skin, reduces redness. |
Refreshing facial spray Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist, Kiehl’s | extracts of cactus and Tibetan ginseng, essential oils of geranium, lavender, rosemary | Moisturizes the skin, refreshes the complexion. Can be applied over makeup. |
Evening, 20.00 – 22.00
At this time, it is important for the skin to get rid of toxins and receive substances that will help its recovery.
Be sure to cleanse from the dirt and makeup accumulated during the day.
The exfoliation procedure is a signal to start the regeneration processes.
Applying a night cream, mask or serum with a maximum of active ingredients (acids, enzymes, retinol, peptides, etc.) will ensure a complete recovery.
Drainage components (caffeine, dextran, escin) will also help to look well-rested in the morning. To prevent swelling, apply cosmetics 1,5 hours before bedtime.
Skin care in the evening
Name of funds | Composition | Action |
Revitalizing night cream for firming and anti-wrinkle Rénergie, Lancôme | yeast extract, wheat proteins, vitamin E, adenosine | Stimulates night cell renewal, fights wrinkles, restores firmness and elasticity of the skin. |
Re-Plasty Age Recovery Night Cream, Helena Rubinstein | proxylan, hyaluronic and glycyrrhizic acids | The cream accelerates skin regeneration, stimulates the formation of collagen and elastin, reduces wrinkles, and restores facial contours. |