Why we recommend face oils or balms at night?
They provide the overnight nourishment your skin craves:
Oils and balms replace the lost oils on the surface of the skin that are lost after cleansing, ensure you wake up to a soft dewy glow in the morning.
They work with the structure of your skin:
The metabolic pathways around your skin cells are made from oil, so when you apply natural plant oils of a similar composition they can travel freely through these channels and feed the skin nutrients on a deeper dermal level.
Each skin cell has a protective membrane lining made from essential fatty acids, and plant oils that are rich in essential fatty acids can help repair and strengthen these cells to create healthy skin at a deeper level.
They also work with the biological functions of your skin:
The function of a face cream is to provide a layer of protection that protects the deeper layers of your skin from pollution, irritation, and environmental drying. They are designed to provide a physical barrier against the elements when you need it most – during the day.
However, during the night your skin is biologically equipped to repair and rebalance itself. While you sleep, your skin releases natural secretions such as sweat and oils, containing good microbes, that help to reinforce your skin’s natural protective barrier – the microbiome and acid mantle.
This protective eco-system is slightly more acidic in nature (as the name suggests) to prevent harmful contaminants (like environmental pollutants) from penetrating and damaging or irritating the skin. A healthy acid mantle will also aid nutrient absorption and also help prevent moisture loss.
It is therefore important not to use anything on the skin that might block or inhibit this natural function, like a face cream. Using oils and balms also means your skin is free from emulsifiers and occlusive ingredients that are present in face creams, ensuring your pores remain clear so that the skin’s oil secretions continue to flow uninhibited at night, allowing your barrier to rebuild and reset and fortifying your skin for the day ahead.