Have you ever heard about the magic of overnight oil hacks for glowing skin by morning? Read along to learn how and what works best!
Tired of waking up to dull or dry skin? These simple overnight oil hacks can help you wake up with a softer, more refreshed look. From hydrating dry patches to calming breakouts, the right oils can do a lot while you sleep. Here’s how to use them effectively without messing or clogging your pores.
Benefits of Using Oils on Your Skin Overnight
Basically, your skin enters a repair mode while you are asleep at night. All the good metabolisms, like blood flow, increase, collagen production rises, and cell turnover is at its peak during this period. According to a study, the skin permeability increases at night. This means your skin can absorb nutrients from oils and other ingredients much better while you’re asleep!
Applying skin-benefiting oils at these hours is great to support these natural processes. Oils help to lock in the moisture and restore the skin barrier. Additionally, it also delivers active nutrients without interference from the sun or pollution.
Overnight Oil Hacks for Glowing Skin by Morning
1. Use a Blend of Almond Oil & Turmeric Infusion
Here is a lesser-known traditional hack that involves infusing sweet almond oil with a pinch of turmeric. After making the blend, let it sit for a few days, then start applying it to your face at night.
Almond oil is rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids, while turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and brightening properties. This infusion works best for pigmented skin and removes tanning.
How to use? Cleanse your face before your skin care procedure. Use your normal face wash to remove dirt and excess oil. Apply the blend to clean, damp skin for better results!
You will notice the good changes happening after 2-3 months of consistent use (at least twice a week).
2. Moringa Oil Massage for Glowing Skin by Morning
Here is an ancient Egyptian trick! Moringa oil is rich in fatty acids like oleic acid and antioxidants. Above all, it can penetrate deep into the skin without clogging pores. Over time, it helps reduce fine lines and pigmentation.
With every application, you will wake up to soft and plump skin. With regular use, your wrinkles will fade away. You will also get a balanced skin tone and a natural radiance.
How to use? Warm a few drops and gently massage your face in upward strokes for 2–3 minutes and leave it overnight.
3. Combine Castor Oil & Rosehip Oil
Cutting straight to the point, castor oil has effective antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory qualities, and rosehip oil is packed with vitamins and essential fatty acids like omega-3, which help repair and regenerate skin cells while you sleep.
However, Castor oil is thick, so if you have oily or acne-prone skin, make sure you use it sparingly to avoid clogged pores.
How to use? Blend 1 drop of castor oil with 2 drops of rosehip oil for an intense overnight treatment. Use it on clean and damp skin; leave it overnight and see the difference in a few weeks. Here are more details for both rosehip and castor oil, if you want to dig deeper.
4. Using Jojoba Oil Overnight for Glowing Skin
This nourishing oil is highly compatible with human skin and is great for hydration. It can also heal certain skin conditions, such as eczema, and help prevent premature skin aging. We recently talked about all the magic that jojoba oil does to our skin if we leave it overnight on our face, here in this guide.
How to use? Just take 2-3 drops of jojoba oil in your palms and warm it up by rubbing your hands together. Gently massage it into your skin and do this twice or thrice a week for at least 2 months to see the desired change. Do check out this list of DIY oil blends that solve common skin problems!
When Not to Use Oils Overnight
- If you have severe acne or active skin infections. This might worsen the condition.
- If your skin is extremely sensitive or reactive, always do a patch test before using any new product on it. Just take a drop or two on your wrist, rub it gently to absorb it, and wait for any signs of irritation. If you feel any, wash it thoroughly with water and soap.
- Avoid layering with oils unless instructed by a dermatologist when using strong actives like retinol or AHA/BHA at night. It can damage your skin barrier and disrupt the oil balance in your skin.
So tonight, skip the 10-step routine. Try one of these instead and wake up to skin that glows, not because of highlighters, but because it’s truly healthy.