Is it necessary to use a moisturizer at night?
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enjoys freebies · Fri May 01, 2009 7:25 pm Quote

I've read various things saying that it's not and that it may block the skin from doing it's thing while you're sleeping but I've also read other things saying that you need to apply a moisturizer day and night. So are night cremes/moisturizers necessary at night or not? I'm so confused.

enjoys freebies · Fri May 01, 2009 10:05 pm Quote

I used use one at night, but not any more... I'm a fan of Dr. Hauschka products and stopped using moisturizer at night after reading their recommendations (http://www.drhauschka.com/about/7-facts/). It's been a couple of years now, and my skin has been fine without moisturizer at night.

I think it's one of those things that there is no definite right/wrong answer. It probably depends on your skin type, life style, diet, etc...

enjoys freebies · Sat May 02, 2009 2:30 am Quote

I think it is very necessary.
the skin will lose a lot of water in the night.

enjoys freebies · Sat May 02, 2009 4:33 am Quote

Its a must for night moisturizer as during the night your skin start to repair itself while you are sleeping and alot of water is lose during this process therefore we need good night cream to keep our skin from the moisture lost..

enjoys freebies · Sat May 02, 2009 7:35 am Quote

I tried the Dr H method and Jurlique for several months (I think the Dr H caused a breakout reaction on my chin and have stopped using it for now). I found not using a moisturizer at night with their protocol at first my skin felt a bit tight but it was also winter. Later I think my skin got used to it. I think it works with their products because their cleansers are so moisturizing and not at all stripping. I think a lot of moisturizer at night goes on my pillowcase but I think a moisturizer or treatment that gets absorbed at night is fine as it does not clog the skin at all.

enjoys freebies · Sat May 02, 2009 7:53 am Quote

Personally I think it just depends on your skin type. If your skin is dry/dehydrated then yes but otherwise I dont think its necessary.

enjoys freebies · Sat May 02, 2009 11:37 am Quote

I think it is more necessary than using during the day. When I skip at night, I find my skin becomes even oiler-- as in I see mini droplets oozing from every pore Shock

-- as my skin attempts to over-produce oil to compensate for the lack of a moisturizer. During the day I sometimes skip in lieu of sunscreen. HTH!

enjoys freebies · Sat May 02, 2009 12:36 pm Quote

Thanks for the answers, I agree with most of you guys I think it depends on your skintype as well. I have "normal" skin and don't need a moisturizer at night. Though I would think going without one during the night would make oily skin less oily? Guess that's not the case though.

Sat May 02, 2009 4:26 pm Quote

I think this is a good question. For me, I use moisturizer at night only if I see signs that my skin is dehydrated or dry. If it's not, then I won't. I'm more about using actives at night to correct whatever skin problem I have at the moment.

enjoys freebies · Sun May 03, 2009 9:28 am Quote

if i don use any moisturizer at night, the next morning my skin would either be too dry or too oily... so for me i think is better to use to maintain a optimum moisture level for my skin.

enjoys freebies · Sun May 03, 2009 12:30 pm Quote

I've heard this theory that one should stop using skin care products one day in a week to let the skin exercise its capability of adjusting and restoring itself. I sometimes do that during the day but not night since otherwise my skin feels dry.

enjoys freebies · Sun May 03, 2009 6:41 pm Quote

I use anti-aging or repairing cream at night. For me, they are the most important things.

enjoys freebies · Sun May 03, 2009 6:46 pm Quote

I think it is very important since you skin get most benefit of the skin care stuff during night.

enjoys freebies · Mon May 04, 2009 3:59 pm Quote

I myself do not use a moisturizer at night...just wash with Cetaphyl cleanser and apply retin-a .05%....I think it may depend on skin condition though. A few months ago I would have never dreamed of going to bed without a moisturizer as my skin is so dry...these days it's in much better condition and I haven't had to use one. I don't think I would want to use one over my retin anyway although you most certainly can after waiting a while.

enjoys freebies · Mon May 04, 2009 6:06 pm Quote

I think you should use moisturizer only on your drier areas. The way you know that is to first cleanse your face as usual. Wait about 30 minutes and note how your skin feels. Dry in some areas, oily in others? Moisturize the drier spots.

enjoys freebies · Sun May 31, 2009 9:48 am Quote

i think u should try exuviance evening restorative complex as night moisturizer .it makes ur skin perfectly when u wake up at the next day morning!

enjoys freebies · Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:56 am Quote

bren21 wrote:

I myself do not use a moisturizer at night...just wash with Cetaphyl cleanser and apply retin-a .05%....I think it may depend on skin condition though. A few months ago I would have never dreamed of going to bed without a moisturizer as my skin is so dry...these days it's in much better condition and I haven't had to use one. I don't think I would want to use one over my retin anyway although you most certainly can after waiting a while.

My experience is pretty much the same as Bren's. I don't use a moisturizer at all during the summer. I do use a moisturizer occasionally though during the winter but normally I don't have to. My skin is in the best shape it's been in in years. I don't like to use a moisturizer anyway over my Renova. That may change as I get older as I notice my skin is getting a bit drier as I age.

enjoys freebies · Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:46 am Quote

For me personally I need to moisturize morning and night or my skin will get dry.

enjoys freebies · Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:02 am Quote

i do because i think more moisture is better than less... but apparently your skin because used to what you give it

all i know is that if you wash before bed, and again in the morning, the cream keeps skin supple during dry winter months and soft after skin is dried from sun during day in summer

so yes... i think so

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:14 am Quote

It depends on your skin type, the product and also the company products.

For me, if I do a facial massage using message oil, I may skip moisturizer at night.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:02 am Quote

I am 24 years old now,but I apply moisturizer at night every night! I think if you want to fight with wrinkles,as soon as possible!

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:39 am Quote

I think it's necessary however since during the night hours it's the good time for skin reparing, so only moisturizer is only enough. You could try some products with multiple functions at night~

There is no exactly right or wrong for skin care, as long as it suits you, it's good for you.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:18 am Quote

People with oily skin don't seem to use a lot of face cream. One of my sisters never used any skincare products. And her skin is fine.

So it depends on the person and what skin type you have.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:20 pm Quote

Great question! It depends on what is in the moisturizer too don't you think? If you have a moisturizer with great ingredients, the body's natural healing happens when you sleep, you can take extra advantage of it!

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