The Benefits of Multi-Functional Skincare Products with La Fervance
Multi-functional and versatile skincare products are increasingly gaining popularity, and for good reasons.
Vanessa Noy
June 7, 2024
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Your Night-time Skincare Routine
Maximise your beauty sleep
The importance of adequate and restful sleep for the body’s overall well-being and healthy skin is no secret. Health experts have been educating us all on the crucial role sleep plays in maintaining healthy skin, and the negative impact of a lack of quality sleep has on your skin’s appearance and overall health. While you sleep, the reparative process that occur in the body means your night-time skincare routine should work with your skin to deliver optimal results. As skincare experts we have been diligent with our beauty sleep for decades now. In fact, we are mildly obsessed with the topic, and for good reason. Let’s take a look at why your night-time skincare routine matters and the benefits for maintaining a youthful glow.
Why Your Night-time Skincare Works!
The skin’s permeability, or its ability to absorb substances, can vary throughout the day due to several factors, including circadian rhythms and the skin’s natural processes. During the night, certain physiological changes occur that can enhance the skin’s permeability and make it more receptive to product absorption. Here are some mind-blowing reasons why the skin’s permeability is better at night for product absorption:
Circadian Rhythms: The body’s circadian rhythms, often referred to as the body’s internal clock, influence various physiological processes, including skin function. At night, the body focuses on repair and regeneration, and the skin’s permeability increases to facilitate these processes.
Increased Blood Flow: During sleep, there is increased blood flow to the skin. Blood carries nutrients and oxygen that can aid in the absorption of active ingredients from skincare products, allowing them to penetrate deeper into the skin.
Body Temperature: The skin’s temperature can affect its permeability. At night, the skin temperature is slightly higher than during the day, leading to increased vasodilation and blood flow, which can enhance product absorption.
Reduced Environmental Stressors: During sleep, the skin is less exposed to environmental stressors like UV rays, pollution, and other external factors that can impair the skin barrier. This reduction in stressors allows skincare products to be better absorbed without interference.
Lower Sebum Production: Sebum, the skin’s natural oil, can create a barrier on the skin’s surface and hinder product penetration. At night, sebum production tends to decrease, providing an opportunity for skincare products to penetrate more effectively.
10 benefits of your night-time skincare routine.
Skincare targeted for use at night, often referred to as overnight or night-time skincare, offers several specific benefits due to the body’s natural healing and regeneration processes that occur during sleep. It’s essential to choose products that suit your skin type, concerns, or specific issues you may want to address. Here are the key benefits of using skincare products designed for night-time use:
Enhanced Skin Repair and Regeneration:
During deep sleep stages, the body’s cell turnover and regeneration processes are accelerated allowing for the repair of damaged skin cells and the production of new ones. By incorporating specific products at night, you can provide your skin with the necessary active ingredients to aid in repairing any damage caused by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental factors during the day.
Clinically proven to tackle environmental damage VENN’s Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate is a targeted treatment serum and moisturiser in one that offers potent B vitamins and essential Amino Acids to deeply hydrate and effectively improve the skin’s complexion in a single step.
This rich and intensely luxurious multi-correctional cream is perfect as your night-time moisturiser. Scientifically formulated using B vitamins and essential Amino Acids that work to fight free radicals, improve uneven skin tone and refine pores while boosting hydration. A real favourite amongst the TNC community we love its key actives:
- Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) helps visibly improve uneven skin tone, wrinkles and fine lines, dullness and enlarged pores.
- Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) also helps soothe, heal and regenerate damaged skin.
- Vitamin B7 (Biotin) helps improve and maintain skin’s clear complexion.
- Mastic Gum is a plant resin that is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds helping to fight the signs of photo-ageing, it improves skin clarity and radiance, while reducing the appearance of pores and restoring sebum balance.
It’s great for reactive skin! and best of all it’s proven!
VENN Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate
A vitamin rich all in one powerhouse serum and moisturiser cream.
A rich and intensely luxurious multi-correctional cream. Scientifically formulated using B vitamins and essential Amino Acids to deeply hydrate and effectively improve the skin’s complexion in a single step.
Best For: all skin types. Beneficial for mature skin types and those that prefer cream rich in texture.
Volume: 50ml
Anti-ageing benefits:
Bring the anti-ageing benefits to night-time repair with products that contain ingredients like natural retinol alternatives and peptides that target fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. These products used at night support the naturally occurring regeneration process, helping to stimulate collagen production and repair cellular damage.
The Jojoba Company offers affordable anti-ageing products that bring natural ingredient innovation to the forefront. Their Ultimate Night Cream formulation brings Jojoba, hyaluronic acid, SWT-7™ and Riboxyl™, a clinically proven blend of powerful natural extracts, in a rich, deeply moisturising night cream. Swertia -SWT-7™ is a powerful anti-ageing active ingredient (naturally derived from swertia) based on the science of stem cell technology. A really unique ingredient that creates cell-to-cell communication, helping to regenerate the skin and blur the appearance of fine lines. The Ribose – Riboxyl™ is a natural skin cell energiser, helps improve the appearance of wrinkles and improves skin elasticity. The innovation in the science backed ingredients gives this formulation real credibility when it comes to a night moisturiser that does what it says.
THE JOJOBA COMPANY Ultimate Night Cream
Collagen Production:
Collagen, a protein that provides structure and elasticity to the skin, is primarily produced during sleep. Sufficient collagen production helps prevent the development of fine lines and works to keep the skin firm and plump. Key ingredients such as vitamin C boosts collagen synthesis, making it ideal in your nighttime skincare routine.
The AMALA Brighten Weightless Vitamin C Water Cream has been heralded as a breakthrough formulation due to its high levels of active (and stable) vitamin C. AMALA uses a scientifically blended ultra-concentrated bio-active complex of nutrients that includes revitalizing Peony, anti-inflammatory Rose Gold, Vitamin C-rich Amla and antioxidant Spirulina. The clever use of pre and probiotics allows this cream to self-adjust to your skin helping brighten and boost skin’s natural luminescence. This highly active form of Vitamin C specific for skin brightening helps promote collagen synthesis to fortify and firm skin while reducing the look of lines and pigmentation. With a base of Camellia Seed Oil (Tea Seed Oil) it has a lightweight and quick absorbing texture light, rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids and protective polyphenol antioxidants.
AMALA Brighten Weightless Vitamin C Water Cream
Lightweight gel cream.
This breakthrough moisturizer releases a surge of highly active Vitamin C and powerful brightening actives to recapture vibrant, radiant clarity. Helps diminish the look of discolorations to reveal more even, luminous tone. Best For: Pigmentation and brightening in all skin types.
Volume: 50ml
Better Product Absorption:
As we previously learnt the skin’s permeability is generally higher at night. Applying skincare products in the evening allows for better absorption of active ingredients, as the skin barrier is more receptive during sleep. Concentrated natural face oils may not be for everyone especially in the day but it’s worth taking the leap and incorporating a night oil into your routine. They can be used alone or a drop or two can be added to your natural moisturiser to boost it’s efficacy. This is a great way to reap all the skin transforming benefits of botanical oils without the feeling of added oil.
The potent and multi-tasking Votary Intense Night Oil encourages natural cell turnover while helping to slow the breakdown of collagen. The combination of rosehip, a natural source vitamin A and lab-derived retinoid helps to smooth the texture of the complexion and calm redness and inflammation. The blend of natural plant oils boosted with proven-effective lab-made retinoid, has a delicate fragrance due to rose oil. The nourishing avocado and tomato seed oils bring antioxidants and ceramides. Extract of acmella flower is proven to improve dermal structure and results in firmer-feeling skin, while Australian sandalwood extract is a natural source of ximenyic acid to reduce redness and fine lines.
VOTARY Intense Night Oil
Increased Blood Flow:
During sleep, there is increased blood flow to the skin. This brings essential nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells, promoting a healthy glow and aiding in the healing of any wounds or blemishes. Incorporating a five-minute dry facial brush after cleansing and before your serum is a great way to kick start the natural blood flow in the skin pre bedtime. The Hydrea London Olive Wood Facial Brush has super soft pure goat’s hair bristles, perfect for cleansing the pores while providing a soothing facial massage. Facial brushing stimulates the circulatory system, promotes healthy skin cell turnover and relaxes and relives facial tension. The result is healthier skin and a radiant glow.
HYDREA LONDON Olive Wood Facial Brush
Reduced Inflammation:
Poor sleep can lead to increased inflammation in the body, which may manifest as redness, acne, or skin sensitivity. Adequate sleep helps to reduce inflammation, leading to calmer and more balanced skin. Antioxidants play a crucial role in keeping inflammation at bay and work well in a night serum helping to build a more resilient barrier.
The Dr Alkaitis Organic Night Crème is brimming with antioxidant-rich vitamin C and a potent non-irritating natural retinol alternative- vitamin A retinoids from Carrot and Marigold Extract. Aloe Vera, Vitamins B, C, and E blend with Sacha Inchi seed oil, one of the highest plant sources of Omega-3 essential fatty acids known in nature. The raw extract of Echinacea Angustifolia, which is proven to be highly effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles while improving the skin’s hydration, is the heart of this complex. This cream has rich texture but absorbs easily and is perfect for him as well.
DR ALKAITIS Organic Night Creme
Rich reparative night moisturising cream.
Helps restore the skin’s natural radiance while you sleep. Repairs and nourishes, refines pores while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Nurtures and soothes even the driest and most sensitive skin.
Best for: All skin types and skin conditions.
Volume: 30ml
Deep Hydration:
During sleep, the body’s hydration levels are more balanced as it conserves water. This can prevent excessive water loss through the skin, helping to maintain proper skin hydration. Nighttime skincare products, particularly night creams and moisturizers, are often formulated to provide intense hydration. This helps replenish the skin’s moisture levels and counteracts any water loss that naturally occurs during sleep. Applying occlusive products at night, such as thick creams or balms, can create a barrier on the skin’s surface, reducing TEWL and promoting better skin hydration.
The La Fervance Eclat Extraordinaire is the most decadent balm in our offering and it’s one product that once you start you won’t to stop! So unique it’s a heavy thick honey like balm that turns to a velvety soft oil and disappears into the skin. Scientifically proven and masterfully formulated in France using Australian Botanicals including Wattle Seed and Kakadu Plum. Your complexion will be calm, flawless, your contours defined and firm. This one is well worth the splurge.
LA FERVANCE Éclat Extraordinaire
Clinically tested, multi-use, high-performance luxurious face balm.
Eclat Extraordinaire will dramatically improve your skins hydration whilst visibility reducing wrinkles and restoring the skin's elasticity and firmness. Your skin will experience a lifting effect whilst also appearing more soothed and toned.
Best For: All skin types, well suited to addressing the first signs of aging and mature skin.
Volume: 50ml/ 1.69fl
Dark Circles and Puffiness:
Lack of sleep can cause fluid retention and poor blood circulation, leading to under-eye puffiness and dark circles. Sufficient sleep can minimize these issues, making the eyes appear brighter and more refreshed. Incorporate an eye cream specifically targeted for this delicate area that works holistically to lesson fine lines, dark circles and puffiness. Two of our all-time favourites and best sellers the AMALA Youth-Renewing Powerhouse Eye Cream and the Dr. Alkaitis Organic Eye Cream both utilise powerful plant actives that work to treat the delicate eye area. They both offer big results and work for sensitive skin and eyes.
Hormonal Balance:
Sleep plays a role in hormonal regulation, including stress hormones like cortisol. Elevated stress hormones can lead to increased sebum production and skin inflammation, contributing to acne and other skin problems. For the inevitable breakout the AMALA Clinical Blemish Clearing Calm + Correct Spot Treatment Targets blemishes and blackheads without irritation or over-drying. A little goes a long way with this formula and being peroxide-free it works on all skin types and ages.
Skin Barrier Function:
Sleep supports the skin’s natural barrier function, helping to protect it from environmental stressors and pollutants. A strong skin barrier is crucial for maintaining healthy, resilient skin.
The Jojoba Company Overnight Multi-Biotic Moisture Cream brings a complex of pre, post and probiotics to skincare. The clever blend works as a complete skin-barrier maintenance, that is formulated to protect and strengthen the complexion while you sleep. With a luxurious texture that is ultra-hydrating, the formulation combines complexes of Snow mushroom to draw in moisture to enhance elasticity and aid in collagen production, along with a vegan friendly ferment that promotes healthy skin barrier function. We all know a healthy microbiome leads to healthy skin and this product really nurtures the biome while you sleep.
The JOJOBA COMPANY Overnight Multi-Biotic Moisture Cream
Not that we need another reason for a daily self-care ritual, but establishing a night-time skincare routine can have psychological benefits as well. The act of taking care of your skin before bed helps you relax and unwind, contributing to better sleep quality, which, in turn, promotes overall skin health. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to support your skin’s health and stay committed to a night-time skincare routine that works for you.
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