Layer Like a Pro: Build a Nighttime Skincare Routine That Works

At night, your skin does some serious work. It repairs, regenerates, and absorbs nutrients far better than it does during the day. This is why a well-planned nighttime skincare routine is so important—it helps your skin make the most of this time, so you can wake up looking radiant, refreshed, and ready for anything.

 

Building the perfect nighttime skincare routine is all about following the right order. Here’s your step-by-step guide to layering like a pro:

 

1. Cleanse

Start with a cleanser to wash away the day’s makeup, dirt, and oils. For melanin-rich skin, a gentle, hydrating option like the SheaMoisture Nourished & Radiant Gentle Cream Cleanser is ideal. It deeply cleanses while maintaining your skin’s natural balance.

 

2. Exfoliate

Exfoliation is the key to smooth, radiant skin. Use a gentle exfoliator a few times a week to clear away dead skin cells and boost cell turnover. Try the SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash & Scrub provides a perfect balance of exfoliation and detoxification.

 

3. Tone

Toners help balance your skin’s pH and prepare it for the next steps. A toner like the SheaMoisture Even & Radiant Daily Exfoliating Toner Pads refresh your skin while adding a subtle glow.

 

4. Add Serum

Serums are your powerhouse treatments, tackling concerns like dark spots, fine lines, or dehydration while you sleep. Apply them right after toning. Go for the SheaMoisture Nourished & Radiant Even Tone Serum.

 

5. Pat on eye cream

The delicate skin around your eyes needs extra love. An eye cream infused with vitamin C helps brighten and firm this sensitive area, so you wake up looking refreshed.

 

6. Moisturize

Seal in all the benefits of your routine with a rich moisturizer. The SheaMoisture Nourished & Radiant Night Repair Cream deeply hydrates while restoring and rejuvenating your skin.

 

7. Apply shea-infused deodorant

This step might surprise you, but applying a shea butter deodorant before bed can help you stay fresh all night. The SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick nourishes your skin and keeps odor at bay, making it a unique addition to your skincare steps.

 

While the steps above form your core nighttime skincare routine, adding a few extras can elevate your regimen even further:

 

Add a face mask

Incorporate a face mask once or twice a week for an extra boost of hydration or targeted treatment. The SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Mud Mask is a fantastic choice if you want to draw out dirt and impurities for a radiant, refreshed complexion.

 

Use spot treatments

For issues like acne or dark spots, a targeted spot treatment can work wonders. Apply it after your serum and before your moisturizer for best results. For dark spots, try SheaMoisture Even & Radiant Dark Spot Correcting Serum.

 

Care for your lips

Don’t forget your lips! Use a hydrating balm to keep your lips soft and nourished overnight.

 

Your nighttime skincare routine is more than just skincare—it’s self-care. By following these skincare routine steps and choosing products that meet the unique needs of melanin-rich skin, you’re giving your skin the love it deserves. You deserve to feel radiant, confident, and ready to face each day with glowing skin.