Overnight beauty products can be great for keeping your skin, hair, and eyes looking young and fresh. There are a variety of products, both store bought and natural, you can use overnight. Try a face mask to address dark circles and prevent wrinkling. Use products in your hair to keep it strong overnight. You can also treat your eyes and lips with overnight beauty products.
StepsMethod 1Method 1 of 3:Using Overnight Face Masks
1Apply a salicylic acid serum before bed. If you’re prone to frequent breakouts, and overnight salicylic acid serum can help. The serum can help keep oils out of pores, allowing the skin to exfoliate overnight.[1]XResearch sourcePick up an acne serum at your local drug store that uses salicylic acid.After washing your face as usual, apply a very light layer of the serum to your face. Leave it on overnight and you may notice less frequent breakouts.
2Try a hydrating mask overnight. Your face rubs up against your pillows and blankets when you sleep. This can really dry out your skin, which can affect your face’s appearance.[2]XResearch source Try applying a hydrating mask overnight to protect your skin.[3]XExpert Source
Bia RehmanLicensed Esthetician & Makeup ArtistExpert Interview. 8 November 2021.Look for a hydrating gel mask at a local beauty salon or drug store.Before bed, apply a thick layer of the gel to your face. Make sure to avoid getting the gel in your eyes.The mask works best if you try to sleep on your back.Advertisement
3Use facial oil overnight. You can buy a facial oil at most drug stores or beauty stores. This can help keep your skin moisturized overnight, preventing it from looking papery in the morning.[4]XResearch sourceYou do not need to use a lot of the oil. You only need to apply a few drops to your face.If you live in a very dry environment, try using a humidifier as well as facial oil.
4Invest in an overnight cream with hyaluronic acid and plumping peptides. Your face will get crinkled and smushed overnight from your pillows and blankets. A good way to counteract this is to use facial cream. Facial creams that come with hyaluronic acid and plumping peptides can prevent facial creasing, so look for these ingredients when selecting a cream.[5]XResearch sourceApply the cream to areas that tend to crease overnight, like your cheeks, under your eyes, and near your mouth.
5Look for products that promote skin rejuvenation and repair. When you sleep, your skin and body work on regenerating. It’s a good idea to provide them with products that encourage this process.[6]XResearch sourceBrowse your local beauty store or department store for products that help repair and rejuvenate your skin. You usually apply such products 5 to 10 minutes before bed after washing your face.For added effect, aim to get some sleep between 11 PM and 4 AM. These are the hours when you skin is most prone to rejuvenation.
6Use rosewater for dark circles. You can buy rosewater online or at a local beauty salon. If you’re frustrated by dark circles over your eyes, rosewater can help. Before bed, take a padded cotton and dip it in rosewater. Apply just under your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes every night before bed.[7]XResearch sourceAdvertisementMethod 2Method 2 of 3:Trying Overnight Hair Products
1Use coconut oil in your hair overnight. Coconut oil can help your hair retrain moisture and look shinier and healthier in the morning. Invest in a hair mask that uses coconut oil if you’re prone to dry hair.[8]XResearch sourceWhen applying a mask or coconut oil to your hair, start at the tips and work your way upwards towards your scalp.Refer to your packages instructions before applying coconut oil to your hair to figure out the right amount. Amounts will vary depending on your hair type and length.
2Use dry shampoo before bed. Dry shampoo can help counteract the sweat you produce when you sleep. Sweat can cause your hair to look greasy. Before bed, use a makeup sponge to dab some dry shampoo onto your scalp. This will keep your hair looking oil-free in the morning.[9]XResearch source
3Make a coconut and honey hair mask. Mixing equal parts honey and coconut oil can give you a refreshing hair mask that will hydrate your hair overnight. Apply it to your hair just before bed. In the morning, wash the mask out in the shower.[10]XResearch sourceMake sure you lay a towel down over your pillow to prevent a mess.
4Curl your hair overnight instead of using heat treatments. If you like your hair curly, do not use heat treatments in the morning, like a curling iron, to achieve a curled look. This can leave your hair dried out and damaged. Instead, invest in overnight hair curlers.[11]XResearch sourceYou can buy hair curlers at most department stores and beauty salons.If you don’t to pay for curlers, you can also wrap your hair around a head band and leave it in overnight to achieve a curled look.
5Apply deep conditioner overnight. Deep conditioners tend to work better when they’re left in longer. Try applying a deep conditioner before you go to bed. Then, wrap your head in a tight bun or braid. This will let the conditioner set in. Wash it out in the morning.[12]XResearch sourceAdvertisementMethod 3Method 3 of 3:Treating Your Lips and Eyes
1Use an eye gel to prevent puffy eyes. If you wake up with swollen eyes in the morning, an eye gel can help. Apply the eye gel around your eyes before bed. Gels tend to work better than oils on eyes, as oils can seep into your eyes, making them puffier.[13]XResearch sourceIf your puffy eyes are due to an allergy or cold, you should also take a decongestant before bed.
2Look for an overnight lip treatment with ceramides. Ceramides are the lipids found on skin. If your lips tend to dry out overnight, look for a lip gel that contains ceramides. Apply a heavy layer before bed. You may wake up to find your lips are freshly hydrated in the morning.[14]XResearch source
3Try castor oil on your eyelashes. Apply a thin layer of castor oil to your eyelids before bed with a q-tip. Leave it on overnight. This can make your lashes puffier and softer.[15]XResearch sourceAdvertisement
