I have a confession……..there are some days where I am so tired at the end of the day that I do not wash my face before bed. There, I said it. Truth be told, I did not start religiously washing my face until about a year ago, and I can tell a huge difference in my skin. There are MANY reasons why you should never go to bed with your makeup on but I am going to cover my top 5 reasons below.
Here are my TOP 5: Breakouts Dry Skin Irritation Chapped Lips Wrinkles
To keep breakouts at bay you should be using a high-quality cleanser for your skin type. I am loving the new 3 in 1 cleanser that I have been using. It is a makeup remover, cleanser and a facial mask all in one product. Best of all, it can be applied to a dry face and it melts all of the impurities away. I am a busy mom, so I am all about efficiency. Removing your makeup each night is the perfect way to fend off breakouts.
** Don’t forget to clean those makeup brushes also. **
MOISTURIZE your skin. Sleeping in a moisturizer is going to keep your skin soft, smooth and supple as well as keep it from drying out. My favorite moisturizer can be used day and night and will repair your skin cells as well as give you anti-aging benefits while you sleep. Want more plump, healthy looking skin? Use a moisturizer than contains hyaluronic acid, drink your water daily and see the glow in your skin.
Cleansing your face before drifting off to bed at night will keep irrigation at bay. Including any kind of nasty eye irritations from sleeping in mascara. Bacteria lives in your hair follicles, and if you are not cleansing your face each night, that bacteria is living on your lashes. (Ewwww!!!)
** Pro Tip – replace your mascara every 3 months to get the bacteria from growing inside your makeup. **
Chapped Lips can be prevented while you sleep by using a Moisturizing Lip Balm which provides anti-aging and restorative benefits. I used to be a chapstick junkie until I realized how bad it was for your lips. Wax creates a barrier on your lips, and even water can not penetrate through to hydrate them. Get a wax-free lip balm for optimal results. Need suggestions? Let me know and I can tell you a couple of my favorites.
Find a skin care system with anti-aging and anti-wrinkle benefits for long term benefits. I have tried a lot of products from over the counter to higher end department store brands and I am OBSESSED with the Aqua Lumiere line. Not only does it hydrate your skin, but it diminishes fine line and wrinkles, reduces puffiness, eliminates dark circle around the eyes, clears skin, diminishes pores, dark spots and sun damage. Plus, it is only 4 products made with European standards. Hello, non-toxic beauty!
Did you know that going to bed in your makeup can age your skin 7 TIMES FASTER?!?! I don’t know about you, but as I am approaching 40…….I do not want to look any older than I am.
Make sure you are using quality products to prolong the life and health of your skin. I also realize that not every skincare product works for every skin type. I read and do a lot of research on ingredients. If you have any questions, or want recommendations to try, please comment below and I will give you my suggestions.
If you want to get on the waiting list to sample the luxury beauty brand that is my current fav, let me know. More samples will be arriving soon!!
xoxo-Sandra
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