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The science of sleep

Chances are your daytime skincare regime is sorted-with specific products and their precise order of application expertly finetuned. But what about the PM plan? Adding a hard-working night cream or serum into the routine is the ideal way to complement your body’s natural repair system and help undo the damage caused by the stresses of daily life.

Common skin issues faced by women today include – brace yourself – dryness, dark spots, dullness, sensitivity and a generally lacklustre complexion. And it’s not just aging that’s the culprit here. Hormone disruption, diet, stress, the environment and actually, ironically, poor sleep itself, all play a part.

A good night regime should start with a double cleanse. The first removes makeup, sunblock, pollution and general grime that has been sitting on the skin all day,

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