Discovering YOU Magazine June 2023 Issue | Page 16

BEAUTY AND FASHION

Why your Skin isn't

Getting the Most out of

your Beauty Sleep

Article by Dr. Joshua Zeichner

Even when you're feeling tired and the hour is late, it's vital to take time to cleanse your face before bedtime, removing all traces of makeup before applying serum and/or moisturizer. Otherwise, dirt, oils and makeup residue will be sitting on your skin all night long. By not removing those impurities, you're preventing your skin cells from being able to completely renew themselves overnight, leaving your skin looking dull and tired the next day.

Use RoC Retinol Correxion® Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules

After cleansing your face, use a retinol product that will refresh your skin overnight. Retinol is known as the gold standard of skincare by many experts due to its benefits that work deep within the skin's surface to reveal renewed, fresher-looking skin. RoC was first to discover a method for stabilizing retinol, combining it with ingredients like vitamin E and oxygen boosters to make it safe and effective for daily use.

(BPT) - If you're looking to improve your skin's appearance, ask yourself: What are you doing for your skin while you're asleep? Because about one-third of your day is spent sleeping, make the most of that valuable time by taking proactive steps so you can wake up with smoother, firmer, healthier-looking skin every morning. "When you sleep, skin cell turnover rates increase, and your skin repairs itself from the day's damage. But there's more that you can do to help your skin while you're sleeping," says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, board-certified dermatologist. "By using a retinol serum at night, you can enhance the activities that are already naturally occurring. This can help your skin look its best when you wake up in the morning, and with continued use, improve radiance, texture and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles." Here are tips to revamp your nightly skincare routine so you'll get the amazing results you want.

Make sure to thoroughly remove dirt, grime and makeup