In some instances, it can be hard to remember to wash your face before bed as it’s desirable to snuggle under the covers after a long busy day smoothly. However, by not removing your makeup before bed, you’re putting yourself at risk of unhealthy and unsanitary consequences. While you look good on the outside, it is essential to take care of your skin.
10 Reasons Why You Must Take Off Your Makeup Before Bed
1. Uneven Skin Tone
Sleeping in makeup intervenes with the natural shedding or exfoliation process of the skin. Your skin rejuvenates overnight, and skipping over your proper skincare routine can worsen your skin tone. So, make sure to wash your face well before you go to sleep. Go the extra step and double cleanse before getting to your skincare routine.
2. Irritated Skin
If your makeup is left on your skin for a more extended period than advisable, it can cause redness and irritation as makeup frequently contains ingredients that irritate the skin; like dyes and perfumes. And to hide that the following day, you have to apply even more product to cover it up, which ends up in an endless cycle until you are forced to take a break and let your skin breathe.
3. Dull Skin
Our skin is invariably unprotected from free radicals all through the day. These free radicals can halter the production of collagen and can make your skin look dull and old. So, be sure to follow your specific skincare routine before going to bed.
4. Breakouts
Washing your face at the end of the day not only removes your makeup but also cleanses the dirt and dust on your skin. It clogs your pores and is filled with all the outside elements from the day like dust, dirt, smoke, smog, etc. Therefore acne can unquestionably be put in motion by not washing your face.
It should not appear as a surprise that sleeping in makeup can lead to breakouts. Hence it is recommended to use a soft, soothing cleanser, excluding all the harsh substances.
5. Cysts
If you do not clean your makeup well, you risk the chances of getting acne in the form of cysts, which leads to several appointments to the dermatologist, as they can get larger and spread. Opting for suitable facial washes is a valuable tip, as some harsh chemicals can lead to breakouts in pimples and cysts on the skin.
6. Breaking And Thinning Eyelashes
It is essential to clean your eye makeup before running into the bed, as sleeping with eyeliner and mascara can make your lashes come off quickly. Use a soothing makeup remover that is oil-free and has a non-greasy formula.
7. Irritated Eyes
When you forget to wash your makeup at night, the possibilities of growth and multiplication of bacteria and particles from your makeup increase, and they gradually pass into your eyes, which can cause irritation, soreness, and potential eye infections. These infections can give rise to itchiness and redness and should be subjected to treatment immediately.
8. Dry, Chapped Lips
Especially in the wintertime, it isn’t easy to keep your lips moisturized and even textured. Sleeping with your lipstick on can lead to cracked and rough lips. Make sure to wash it at night; your partner will be grateful for it, and so will you. Applying lipstick on chapped lips is a horror you do not want to deal with.
9. Premature Ageing
As much as most people love wearing makeup, as we have seen, it’s not a good idea to sleep with it. Not cleaning your face before bed can lead to a collagen breakdown which means your skin will start ageing faster, creating more fine lines and wrinkles.
So if you don’t want to speed up the ageing process, cleanse your face before bed and follow a good skincare routine!
10. Dirt And Makeup Residue On Pillows
The dyes and perfumes found in makeup can cause skin rashes while producing greasy hair. The remains cause oils, powders, chemicals and bacteria to pile up on your pillow. An unclean pillow will have a corresponding effect on leaving your makeup overnight. Hence, make sure to wash your pillow frequently, and your face more regularly.
Makeup is a beautiful tool to enhance one’s beauty and increase one’s confidence levels; however, it is essential to let your skin breathe and recover, lest you damage it. So the next time, you’re feeling too lazy to go through with your skincare routine or even wash your face before hitting the bed, think twice!
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