Day Cream and Night Cream: what are the differences?

Our skin behaves in very different ways during the day and at night. Throughout the day, in fact, the skin is exposed to different stimuli and acts in response to these stimuli. During the day, it is affected by many stress factors such as smog, UV rays, and makeup. At night, however, it needs rest in order to regenerate properly. 

The day and night creams therefore present differences, and are made taking into account the different needs that afflict our skin throughout the entire day. 

In this article, let's discover the main differences between a Day Cream and a Night Cream. 

Day and Night Cream - difference 1: Protection 

"During the day, various activities are normally carried out, work, sports, leisure outings, hobbies, and so on. Our skin is constantly exposed to external stimuli and therefore requires protection." 

This is why a good day cream works by creating a light protective layer that defends the skin from external attacks during various daily activities. Skin protection must also be ensured through an SPF factor, which filters harmful rays, preventing premature skin aging and the onset of blemishes, such as sun spots, due to sun exposure. 

So, based on what has been said so far, a primary difference between day cream and night cream is that the former contains ingredients useful for protecting our skin, while night cream does not necessarily provide protection as it would be a mechanism that is not very useful for the skin at that time of day. 

We recommend the day cream DAY BIOME with SPF10 protection factor.

Day and Night Cream - difference 2: Repair 

Our body during the night performs a powerful repairing and regenerating action on the cells, including those of our skin. Night creams are therefore true boosts of nourishment, with active ingredients that perform specific functions based on our needs. At night, our skin is particularly receptive, which means that all the active ingredients contained in the cream we apply are well absorbed deeply, giving us in the morning skin that looks young and healthy. 

A second difference between Night Cream and Day Cream is therefore the repair: the night cream takes advantage of the hours of rest and the cellular renewal activity, normally carried out by our body, to enhance it and infuse as much nourishment as possible.

We recommend NIGHT BIOME, our nutrient-rich night cream. 

Day and Night Cream - difference 2: Hydration

The day cream is usually designed to provide us with a good base for the application of daily makeup. Therefore, its action will ensure effective yet light hydration for the skin.

The night cream is generally thicker and richer, as it is full of all those components capable of deeply hydrating the epidermis. If we were to use the night cream instead of the day cream, our skin would probably appear oily a few hours after application, also compromising the longevity of our daily makeup. 

The third difference between Day Cream and Night Cream is therefore hydration: the day cream should be quickly absorbed and effective as a makeup base, while the night cream, working during nighttime rest, can be much more moisturizing, with actual benefits especially on dry skin. 

Choosing specific products for different times of the day is truly essential to ensure beautiful and healthy skin!