These overnight masks work hard while you sleep for supple skin upon waking

Overnight masks are formulated to deeply penetrate your skin while you sleep. Many think that the final step in any comprehensive skincare regime is a targeted serum applied on top of a daily moisturiser, or for skincare enthusiasts, an eye cream to ward off dark circles. However, experts say that if you're looking for optimum results, you should really incorporate one of the best overnight masks into your routine.

Plus, after over a year of wearing actual face masks, our skin needs all the moisturising, nourishing help it can get. 

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"Research is starting to emerge about the importance of sleep for skin health,” comments Dr Justine Kluk, Consultant Dermatologist at 25 Harley Street. "Studies indicate that sleep deprivation impairs skin barrier function, vital for keeping moisture in the skin and protecting us from allegens, pollution, infection and other external aggressors. Accelerated skin ageing, evidenced by uneven pigmentation, fine wrinkling and skin laxity, has also been demonstrated in those who have poor quality sleep."

Adequate sleep is what allows the skin to repair itself, and it when the majority of cell turnover and renewal occurs. As well as night-time cellular regeneration, skin also becomes more receptive to skincare ingredients, harnessing their powers to boost its natural processes, which is what makes a great overnight mask such an important step in every skincare regime. Plus, it's a brilliant option if you are actually someone who struggles to sleep and whose skin suffers as a result (hey, welcome to the club). 

What's more, skincare experts are using overnight masks as a reactive way to bolt-on the extra ingredients our skin desperately needs at optimal points throughout the night. As such, the options available have become even more targeted and sophisticated. Whether you want brighter skin, tighter skin, clearer skin, glowier (it's a word!) skin or a more even skin tone, there's a face mask for you. Even if you just want to slather something onto your skin that smells relaxing and helps you lean into better sleep and deeper relaxation, there's a range of aromatherapy-infused overnight face masks out there on the digital shelves to suit your needs. 

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So, from boosting a dull, lacklustre complexion, to lifting and firming skin and balancing out inflammation, we've rounded up the very best overnight skincare masks to suit every concern... beauty sleep is about to take on an entirely new meaning! 

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