8 Beauty Tricks that Work While You Sleep

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Feeling overdue for a facial? There's no need to pay a ton of money for a professional treatment. According to dermatologist Dr. Megan O'Brien, with the right products you can exfoliate, repair, and moisturize skin - all while you snooze. "Nighttime products should include ingredients that will refresh the skin by turning over the skin cells, stimulating collagen, and providing moisture."

Dr. O'Brien says the treatment ... more 

Photo by: MCV Photo

Feeling overdue for a facial? There's no need to pay a ton of money for a professional treatment. According to dermatologist Dr. Megan O'Brien, with the right products you can exfoliate, repair, and moisturize skin - all while you snooze. "Nighttime products should include ingredients that will refresh the skin by turning over the skin cells, stimulating collagen, and providing moisture."

Dr. O'Brien says the treatment process starts with a clean slate, so wash off dirt, oil, and makeup with a gentle cleanser. Then, for exfoliation and collagen stimulation, Dr. O'Brien likes products with alpha-hydroxy acids, but "If your skin is sensitive or prone to dryness, avoid concentrations higher than 5% in the colder months as they can lead to irritation and dryness. I like the Physicians Formula Deep Wrinkle Corrector Day and Night Cream." less