Why You Should Never Sleep in Your Makeup

Do you remove your makeup every night before bed? While it's a crucial skincare regimen, it’s one that's often overlooked. Neglecting to remove your makeup can lead to clogged pores, acne, dryness, redness, dark spots and premature aging.

One woman wanted to learn more about the effects of sleeping in makeup. For one month, she applied her makeup as usual but did not remove it at night. According to the Daily Mail:

An Experiment

• Experts claimed her skin at aged 10 years• Her surface texture worsened• Wrinkles became deeper• Skin suffered redness and dryness• Pores grew 5% larger

Image Source: Dailymail.co.uk

Before After

More Reasons to Remove Your Makeup

• Leftover eye make can clog the tiny oil glands and hair follicles on your eyelids, resulting in styes and other infections.

• Oils in your T-zone can mix with your makeup, leading to clogged pores and bacterial infections.

• Makeup holds onto dirt, oil and dead skin cells, which can clog your pores and cause zits and blackheads.

• Mascara and eyeliner can get in your eyes while you sleep, causing irritation.

• Mascara can flake and pull off some of your eyelashes.

• Lipstick can clog the pores around you lips and cause pimples.

How to Remove Your Makeup

Do not use an ordinary soap or shower gel, as they can cause redness and irritate your eyes. Instead use a good makeup remover with a cotton pad or a makeup remover wipe. Recommended makeup removers and wipes:

• M-61 SuperSoothe E Makeup Remover • Dermalogica PreCleanse Wipes • Trish McEvoy Long-wear Face and Eye Makeup Remover • Caudalie Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil

How to Remove Your Makeup: Steps

1. Wash your hands.2. If you are not using a makeup recover wipe, pour a dab

of makeup remover on a cotton pad. 3. Gently rub the makeup remover all over your face, until

it's completely removed.4. Wet a clean wash cloth with warm water. 5. Gently pat your face to remove any excess product.

For clear, radiant, healthy skin, be sure to take the time to wash your face every night.

Sources:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2380419/What-sleeping-make-does-skin-Our-shocking-experiment-exposes-happens.html

http://www.seventeen.com/beauty/makeup-skincare/advice/a25085/reasons-you-shouldnt-sleep-in-makeup/