The Science: Skin Works Differently at Night
During the day the body and especially the skin is exposed to many external environmental aggressors such as ultraviolet radiation, chemicals & irritants, pollution as well as cigarette and e-cigarette smoke.
Sleep is not a passive process as many may think. It is an active process, where our body, brain and skin is getting rid of toxins, repairing and regenerating itself.
Skin is more permeable at night due to changes in skin temperature, blood flow, and cellular processes regulated by the body's circadian rhythm, shifting the skin from a protective to a repair mode. The increased permeability results in a greater loss of moisture but also allows for enhanced absorption of topical skincare ingredients, making your night time routine especially important for change in texture, hyperpigmentation and firmness.
At night, the skin’s metabolism works at full speed, receiving more oxygen, which makes cell renewal faster than during the day.
At night, studies show:
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Repair and renewal peak at night. Your skin’s natural clock boosts cell activity to fix daily damage and support regeneration, the perfect time for powerful skincare ingredients to work.
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Skin barrier becomes more permeable. At night, your skin loses more moisture and becomes more permeable, making it easier for active ingredients to absorb while still needing barrier support with nourishing hydration.
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Circulation and signals shift. Increased blood flow and natural night-time signals (like melatonin) activate recovery and antioxidant defences, helping skin repair and recharge.
Why this matters: Less UV and environmental exposure leads to better repair rate at night, making this the ideal time to apply targeted formulas to smooth texture, lighten dark marks or hyperpigmentation and support the skin.
MIE Recovery Night Cream - Regenerates, Restores & Renews
Great for: dryness, barrier damage, sensitivity, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation & redness
What to look for in your Recovery Night Cream:
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Wakame - Rich in minerals and vitamins, boosting the production of collagen, for firmer, healthy, radiant skin.
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Peach Kernel Extract - Works with your skin barrier function to improve tone, firm and protect the skin; helping the skin to repair itself.
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Pomegranate - Replenishes and deeply moisturises dry skin and prevents water loss, keeping the skin supple.
- Walnut Seed Extract - Loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, it reinforces skin cells, locking in moisture and nutrients while keeping out damaging toxins.
How to use: After cleansing massage into face, neck, and décolletage.
MIE Regeneration Serum - Smooths, Improves Sun damage & Cell Longevity
Great for: visible fine lines, textural roughness, post-blemish marks, uneven tone, sun damage, dull complexion and slow cell turnover
What to look for in your Regeneration Serum:
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Bioharmonical peptide complex - that promotes healthy cell formation
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Vitamin B5- to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate
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Butcher's Broom- Strengthens blood vessels and promotes circulation, resulting in lightened skin, tempered fluid build-up and reduced puffiness
- Soluble Collagen- A supplement that helps combat the effects of ageing and loss of collagen by firming smoothing and lifting the skin
How to use: Apply to clean, dry skin at night, then follow with Recovery Night Cream.
Glow Vitamin C Serum - Hydrate, Brightens & Protects
What to look for in your Glow Vitamin C Serum:
- Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) - Which brightens and protects the skin, evens skin tone and help reverse signs of skin damage
- Argan Oil - Aids in cellar regeneration. keeping the skin around the eyes bright, youthful and healthy
- Green Tea - Rich in antioxidants which protect the skin from environmental damage and reduce existing signs of ageing, including hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and fine lines
- Soluble Collagen - maintain a long-lasting hydrating effect, decreasing wrinkles or fine lines, and helping wound healing
Why morning Vitamin C matters:
Topical Vitamin C helps neutralise free radicals from UV and pollution, supports collagen, and works synergistically with sunscreen to reduce photo ageing and uneven pigmentation. That means your overnight results are protected during the day.
How to use: After cleansing, press on Glow Vitamin C Serum, followed with your day cream and broad-spectrum SPF 30–50. (Antioxidants + SPF are your day-defence power couple.)
Quality sleep supports the same repair pathways your skincare is targeting. Aligning your routine with your body’s natural sleep-wake rhythm, plus stress management, nutrient-dense food, and hydration amplifies visible results for mind, body, and skin.
