Daily delight: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate

I’ve just come back from a whirlwind less-than-48 hour trip to the glorious Australian city of Melbourne, and I’ll just say that it was one of those ones where a good night’s sleep just wasn’t on the agenda! And sleep was most definitely on my mind after attending a yoga workshop last week lead by local fitness name Mande White, which was in aid of the release of Kiehl’s brand new Midnight Recovery Concentrate.
Already a runaway hit in the US – where it is outselling their legendary Ultra Facial Moisturiser by a ratio of 3-1 – this lavender scented little baby was specifically formulated to biologically replicate skin’s natural lipids for optimal skin repair during the night. During the day skin’s function is to protect itself against internal and external aggressors. At night it needs to regenerate, repair and replenish what is has lost as a result of daily stresses. Kiehl’s chemists developed a powerhouse blend of active botanical and essential oils that work all night to replenish lipids for a fresher and more radiant appearance by morning. After two years of research on the repair activity of essential and botanical oils, Kiehl’s developed this anhydrous (“water-free”) concentration of Squalane, night-blooming Evening Primrose and essential oils including therapeutic Lavender. The formulation also contains Coriander and Rose Hip Seed Oils, which when combined, provides a complete blend of Omegas (Omega 3, 6 and 9). The clever little wonder boosts the repair and regeneration of skin when it is naturally programmed to best absorb active ingredients, typically between midnight to 4 a.m. As an added bonus, the potent elixir is 99 per cent naturally derived and paraben-free, and the recyclable dropper bottle has a beautiful old school feel that looks a treat in the bathroom. Love that!
To apply dispense two-three drops of Midnight Recovery Concentrate onto the top of a clean hand.
Tap fingertips into the oil lightly and then pat - not rub - gently on to the cheeks, forehead and chin. Lastly, lay your weary head on a pillow and get to it!