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Beauty Alert! Skincare While You Snooze

Beauty Jun 02, 2013

by Soriyya Bawa

Get the most out of your beauty sleep with our top product picks specially designed for bedtime.

We've all heard it before from our doctors, teachers, and even nagging parents – the best way to wake up feeling refreshed is to get that solid 8-hour sleep. But did you know that while you're recharging for another day, your skin is too? As you go through the day, your skin goes into defense mode to protect against harsh weather conditions and even internal aggressors like high stress. While you're sound asleep in bed, your body is actually working to repair that damage to rebuild its natural protective barrier.

It's also been shown that skin tends to be more absorbent in the p.m., which is why tending to your before-bed beauty routine is so important. To help get you started, here are some of our top skincare picks for better looking skin with every snooze.

For your eyes

PREVAGE Night Anti-aging Restorative Cream is an intense moisturizer developed to work in sync with your skin's overnight cycle. The antioxidant-rich formula enhances the skin's natural restoration process by supplying extra hydration for softer, firmer, visibly smoother skin. $160 CDN.

For sensitive skin

Raw Essentials Night Time Age Defying Eye Serum targets puffy, tired eyes with aloe, the tamanu plant, and carrot juice. The entire Raw Essentials line, created by model, actress and cancer-survivor Carol Alt, is developed using 100% raw, natural ingredients, making it the ideal choice for sensitive or problem-prone skin. $29.99 CDN.

For extra hydration

Biotherm Aquasource Nuit High Density Hydrating Jelly offers ultimate overnight hydration using a micro-organism from the Antarctic with the unique ability to retain water. The gel transforms into a nourishing balm upon contact with the skin to absorb even quicker, but also leaves a non-oily and non-greasy finish. And what's more, the soothing fragrance of lemon and jasmine helps to promote rest and relaxation. $48 CDN.

For more lift

Vichy LiftActiv Derm Source Night comes from one of the bestselling anti-aging lines in Canadian pharmacies. When applied before bed, the cream helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and provides a longer-lasting lift effect for noticeably firmer skin. $46 CDN.

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Soriyya Bawa

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Soriyya Bawa has been featured in national publications including ANOKHI Magazine Tribute Magazine and Canadian Family Magazine. Soriyya currently works as a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario and also specializes in customized web content and socia...

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