Your evening skincare routine
A good evening routine is essential to restore your skin and prepare it for the night. During the day, all kinds of dirt accumulates on your skin. In addition, it is of course also a nice moment for yourself! And whether you are a skincare expert or just starting out, a fixed evening routine helps to cleanse, restore and nourish your skin.
In this blog, we will discuss the most important steps and share our favorite products with you for a simple and sustainable evening routine. The steps are actually quite similar to your morning routine, which you could read in our previous blog . The only major difference is that you do not need to use a face cream with SPF or sunscreen at night, and you can also use some 'heavier' products as we call them (think of a fatter cream for dry skin).
Step 1: Cleansing product, cleanser
The first step of any skincare routine, morning and night, is cleansing. This is especially important in the evening, as excess oil, dead skin cells, sweat and polluted air accumulate during the day.
Cleansing your skin removes sebum and impurities that can clog your pores and ensures that the next products in your morning skincare routine are better absorbed.
But what kind of cleanser should you think about? Choose a mild, sulfate-free cleanser that does not dry out your skin.
Do you have dry, sensitive or aging (mature) skin? Then it is good to use natural and mild facial cleanser, such as our face cleanser with organic macadamia nut oil and shea butter.
Do you suffer from oily or impure skin? Then it is good to cleanse your skin more intensively and try to avoid oil-based products , such as with our charcoal & aloe vera facial soap . Also a plastic-free, sustainable option!
For beginning skincare users we recommend our face bar - green clean on . Cheap, simple and sustainable, ideal to start with and find out what suits you.
Extra tip : Use lukewarm water to wash your face. Hot water can damage the skin barrier, while cold water may not cleanse effectively.
Step 2: Toner or face mist
Toners play an important role in restoring your skin’s pH balance after cleansing. A good toner can also provide extra hydration and prepare your skin for the next steps. A toner will shrink your pores and prepare your skin for serums and creams.
Do you have impure or oily skin? Then choose a mattifying toner that not only balances the pH value but also calms and softens, such as our Birch sap facial toner
For dry, sensitive or aging (mature) skin, a hydrating, soothing toner is ideal, such as this softening toner with aloe vera & rose water
Looking for ease of use? Try our hydrating face mist & toner , suitable for everyone and easy to use.
Step 3: Serum
Just as serums are protectors in the morning, they are restorers at night. They help your skin to restore its natural balance.
Most people choose a serum based on their skin type and an effect, for example, think of reducing fine lines or calming sensitive skin. If you don't have a specific wish, a hydrating serum is always a good choice.
Pro tip : Apply your serum while your skin is still slightly damp from the toner. This will ensure better absorption.
Step 4: Eye Care
The skin around your eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your face, which is why it deserves extra attention. A good eye cream can help against bags, dark circles and fine lines. Do you want to combat fine lines? Then choose an eye cream that stimulates the production of collagen (with peptides).
Want a simple routine? Check out this multifunctional cream
Step 5: Night Cream
Hydration is crucial, no matter your skin type. A good, no-nonsense face cream will keep your skin hydrated and nourished throughout the day.
Choose a cream without harmful ingredients such as synthetic substances, microplastics, parabens and silicones.
Pro Tip : Apply your face cream to slightly damp skin to lock in hydration.
Finally, consistency is key! Also a personal note, by choosing sustainable skincare and products without junk, you are not only protecting your skin, but also the environment.