Here at UpCircle, we are super excited as we have launched our long-awaited Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid. The benefits of night cream are exceptional, and we’ll dive into these below. We’ll also share with you why we’ve chosen to use repurposed blueberry extract as our secret ingredient. Most of the time, when it comes to skincare, keeping things simple is the best way forward – especially with sensitive skin that’s suffered a reaction. And in these circumstances, Aveeno’s face cream works a treat. Its simple, nourishing gel formula is fragrance-free and goes easy on the actives, which makes it super-gentle on the skin. While Athletia’s Phyto sleeping cream further up the list is beautifully formulated and effective, it’s an expensive option for everyday use. If, like most people, you’re on a tighter budget, but still want to invest in a great hydrating night cream, we’d suggest Evolve’s Nightly Renewal Face Cream.

PS. Coffee grounds as a skincare exfoliant - hello long term skin damage and premature aging!!! *sheesh* A night moisturiser is an important tool in keeping your skin healthy and applying it each evening gives your skin a chance to replenish anything it may have lost during the day. Jojoba seed oil: is a natural oil similar to the skin's own sebum. It balances the skin's oil production and keeps it hydrated. Jojoba seed oil is non-comedogenic, so it will not clog pores.Hot or cold weather – As if we needed another reason to complain about the weather, extremes of temperature, hot or cold, can have a negative impact on your skin’s hydration levels. In the colder months, for example, many people’s skin becomes drier and will require a little more help to maintain hydration. This wonderful stuff works hard on our skin to help keep it looking healthy and youthful while we are apparently doing nothing at all. Emollients such as lanolin, petrolatum and mineral oil are moisturisers that protect, smooth and lubricate the outer layer of the skin to prevent trans-epidermal water loss. Damaged skin barrier – As mentioned, the skin barrier is essential to maintain proper skin function, and this includes retaining moisture. So, if your skin barrier becomes damaged, you’ll see the results of this in the condition of your skin. The best course of action in this scenario is to invest in a face cream featuring skin-repairing ingredients such as collagen and ceramides, to get your skin barrier in tip-top shape as soon as possible.

If you’re really struggling to get your skin looking and feeling its best, there’s nothing better than seeing a qualified dermatologist or a GP to diagnose a root cause. However, there are various telltale signs to look out for if you think dehydration might be the cause of your skincare woes. These are: Just goes to show what absolute nonsense ‘B Corp’ certification is (it is pretty meaningless and not regulated in any way). Usually, it’s wise to opt for lighter creams during the day, but a heavier overnight cream during the winter can deliver an added moisture boost to help combat dry skin. This cream from Japanese brand Athletia promises to deliver concentrated deep hydration while repairing the skin barrier and helping you to sleep.It is easy to think that because you are sleeping, you can forget about your beauty routine. But the truth is that night-time can be the most important time for your skin.

If you have any sense and intelligence you’ll AVOID this waste of time company and its couldn’t-care-less employees/owners. At UpCircle, we have developed our night cream using repurposed blueberry extract. We’ve chosen this ingredient very intentionally. Not only does it meet our values of natural sustainable ingredients, but it’s bursting with skin goodness. Wrinkles and fine lines are more notable when collagen is depleted. Using a night cream boosts your collagen production, helping your skin to look plumper and firmer. This reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and lessens sagging. In short, the elasticity of your skin is given a much needed boost.Castor seed oil: is a natural oil rich in ricinoleic acid. Ricinoleic acid has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Castor seed oil can reduce the appearance of acne and other skin conditions. While the cream has been specifically formulated for very sensitive skin, it does include perfume. However, since “parfum” is the last ingredient on the list, it’s likely to be in such small quantities that it won’t cause harm to sensitive skin types.