As daylight savings time looms before us, now is an ideal time to check in on nighttime beauty routines. Whether you consider yourself a beauty minimalist or a skincare maximalist, the advantages of a bedtime beauty routine should not be taken lightly. In fact, a soothing and, at times, pampering regimen will help ease the transition of the season and set you up for a good night’s rest. Here’s a rundown of some nighttime/bedtime beauty practices for your consideration as we head into darker days.

First up, washing the day off. Dermatologists have recently extolled the virtues of the evening shower, and I, for one, am a big supporter of a nighttime rinse-off. After a long day, a warm shower has its appeal, especially with chillier temperatures. Plus, the idea of being clean and crawling into a clean bed gives me all the comfy, cozy feels. Pre-bedtime showers and baths are also an ideal time to exfoliate both face and body with a silicon loofah. I like the Body Brush Shower Cleansing Scrubber from Hommiesafe via Amazon paired with Dove Body Scrub for the body with Thrive’s Bright Balance2-in-1 Instant Exfoliator for the face. Afterward, hold in moisture with a rich and creamy lotion like good old CeraVe applied post shower, preferably with some steam lingering in the bathroom. Slightly damp skin helps lock in hydration. For hair, look to Dove’s Daily Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner, which is specifically formulated for damage control to combat daily wear and tear.

Evening also works for the double cleanse. First, remove makeup, then cleanse to treat and protect skin. To clean off foundation, etc., I use Pond’s Cold Face Cream and a lukewarm washcloth. There’s also Clinique’s All About Clean Rinse-Off foaming cleanser. You want your first wash to be on the gentler side. Using an exfoliator or scrub to remove makeup can potentially clog pores. For the second-round wash, exfoliate twice weekly with a scrub or a deep cleanser like Biore’s Deep Pore Charcoal Face Wash. For the rest of the week, go with a cream-based product like Mad Hippie’s Cream Cleanser from Ulta Beauty to support the skin’s balance and keep it from drying out. After the double cleanse, floss and brush, and then apply treatment products like retinal emulsions, collagen overnight lotions, or eye creams. I personally steer clear of retinal but have heard good things about The Ordinary’s Retinal Emulsion Serum from Sephora. Lately, I’ve been doubling up on OSEA’s Collagen Dream Night Cream and Grace & Stella’s If Eyes Could Smile cream. As winter approaches, I’ll be stocking up on Mary Kay Intense Moisturizing Cream for a full-face slather before bed.

You can also experiment with the sandwich method of moisturizing: one layer of mild face cream, followed by a serum, and then another layer of face cream. And don’t forget your hands and nails. Be sure to get that body lotion on the backs of your hands, and consider applying some cuticle oil, like Sally Hansen’s Nail Rehab Oil Cuticle Balm, to promote strong nail growth as you sleep.

Speaking of sleep, there’s a growing beauty trend of utilizing your time in bed to ramp up the effects of beauty products. This trend is referred to as the “morning shed,” and it’s kind of extreme. The basic premise piggybacks off a nighttime beauty routine with cleansers and creams but also adds overnight masks, bonnets, mouth guards, chin straps, and lip tape. You sleep on your back, body slathered in oil, and then in the morning, you “shed” all of these products and devices to reveal a glowing you. Think of how Meryl Streep’s character in Death Becomes Her wakes up midway through the movie. The idea is to take advantage of the downtime of sleeping. However, there are some scary drawbacks. Mouth tape, which can help with snoring, can also limit breathing, while too much-concentrated product on your face for a long time can cause irritation. From personal experience, wearing a chin sling overnight can cause rough patches on the chin, so be warned and tread lightly with the morning shed approach.

Generally, whether you double cleanse, sandwich moisturize, or strap on a mouth guard, every evening routine should include flossing, teeth brushing, and mouth washing. As well as detangling hair. If you do wash your hair before bed, you can certainly take advantage of air drying by wrapping your locks in soft curlers, like Conair Comfy Curlers from Walgreens. To protect a blowout, curls, extensions, prevent breakage, and reduce frizz, check out the Cantu Satin Tie Bonnet & Scarf available at Walmart. This will also spare your pillowcase from any leave-in hair products or oils you use at nighttime to lock in hair’s moisture.

At the very very least, don’t fall asleep with your makeup on, and brush your teeth.