The experts from ISDIN are here to the latest about melatonin and nighttime skin care.

If you’re looking for ways to repair or revitalize your skin, melatonin—a natural hormone that helps regulate your sleep and wake cycle—could be the answer. What’s so fascinating about melatonin is your body naturally increases its production during the night. You can boost its effect by adding ISDIN topical melatonin in your nighttime skin care routine and also help prepare your skin’s natural defenses for the coming day. Ready to gain a better understanding about the science behind beauty sleep? We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, including:

• How does melatonin work?

• How does skin repair work?

• Why do I need melatonin in my skin are routine?

• Why is a nighttime skin care routine important?

• What ISDIN products can I use in my nighttime skin care routine?

How does melatonin work?

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate your sleep cycle, which is why it’s also known as the sleep hormone. This hormone kicks in during the evening, around 9 p.m., and—along with human growth hormone (HGH), plays a key role in skin cell regeneration. Both the production of melatonin and HGH are activated at this time and help speed up skin renewal and antioxidant enzymes.

The third hormone that contributes to your skin’s repair is cortisol, which is activated as a response to stress. When this hormone is produced in larger amounts, your skin can suffer from discoloration, less elasticity, and appearance of fine lines. Getting a good night’s sleep can help lower your cortisol level and reduce its detrimental effects on your skin.

Melatonin, HGH and cortisol all work in tandem to help repair any damages caused to your skin during the daytime, such as UV radiation, pollution or other harmful elements. This is why getting a full night of sleep can go a long way to help your skin look its best.

How does skin renewal work?

Skin repair consists of a continued healing process of your existing tissue. This is a process that takes place on the top skin layers in your epidermis cells, which are continuously replacing themselves.

When we’re younger, this skin self-care occurs naturally. However, as we grow older, this replacement process slows down and can benefit from a bit of a boost, but it’s not only the natural process of aging that can lead to this slowing down. External factors, such as stress, pollution and unprotected sun exposure, will all speed up this skin aging process.

Why do I need melatonin in my skin care routine?

Now that you know which natural hormones play a key role in skin repair and renewal, it’s time to talk about topical melatonin and why it should be part of your skin care routine.

• Melatonin stimulates the natural production of antioxidant enzymes. These enzymes protect your skin from free radicals that are caused by external factors such as X-rays, ozone, air pollutants and industrial chemicals.

• Melatonin boosts your natural HGH production. This means that melatonin helps accelerate skin renewal, which is a process that tends to slow down as years go by. This contributes to skin elasticity.

Why is a nighttime skin care routine important?

As you’ve seen so far, while we are resting, our skin is doing a great deal of work. As if this weren’t great enough, this time of day is when our skin becomes more receptive to topical treatment, as it’s more permeable.

It’s also the time when sleep and repair hormones are activated, including melatonin, HGH and cortisol. In other words, you’re giving your skin that extra boost, so it can combat free radicals the next day. As we age, the levels produced of hormones decrease, so it will become a key supplement in the long run.

Your ideal ISDIN regimen

ISDIN Isdinceutics Essential Cleansing Oil

Including a cleanser in your nighttime routine is as key as including it in your daytime regimen. At night, a cleanser removes oil, dirt, makeup and debris and preps your skin for active ingredients that come next. This cleanser has an oil-to-milk texture and is formulated with extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil and clary sage. It also removes impurities and makeup (including waterproof mascara) without altering your skin’s natural barrier.

ISDIN Isdinceutics Vital Eyes Rejuvenating Night Eye Cream

Now that you’ve prepped your skin to absorb what comes next, it’s time to introduce topical melatonin. The first product containing melatonin in this skin care routine is the eye contour cream, which leaves your skin refreshed and revitalized. This rich repair cream specific for the eye area directly targets fine lines and wrinkles. Its formula includes melatonin and caffeine to help stimulate your skin’s antioxidant defenses to make it appear revitalized.

Unique ingredients, such as LiftFirm and rice extract contribute to that smoother and anti-wrinkle effect. It also boosts blood microcirculation, which is usually weaker in the area under the eyes and helps combat premature skin aging by hydrate the area where dark circles and bags may appear.

ISDIN Isdinceutics Melatonik Recovery Night Serum

Now, you’re ready for your face serum. Using a serum in your nighttime routine is a key step because it includes more concentrated formulas to target specific skin concern and deeply penetrates into your skin, resulting in a more hydrating effect. This melatonin-rich serum combines vitamin C and bakuchiol, both key nighttime repair ingredients to help give your skin the vitality and elasticity it needs.

ISDIN Isdinceutics AGE Contour Night Facial Repair Cream

The very last step in your evening routine is to seal in all your products with a moisturizer. Similar to the benefits of the serum, a moisturizer hydrates the skin and prevents it from developing extreme dryness or oiliness and also adds another layer of protection against free radicals. This nighttime repairing cream is formulated with melatonin and carnosine, which provide it with a restorative and antioxidant effect helping your skin restore from the day’s damage. Hyaluronic acid also helps retain hydration, giving your skin the elasticity it needs.

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