5 reasons why it is a bad idea to sleep with makeup on

Don’t tell me it hasn’t happened to you, even if you are the most enthusiastic skincare advocate!

Well, we all had wild nights when we struggled between the decision to remove our makeup and cleanse your skin thoroughly before going to sleep or not. Here are 5 reasons why you should always – no matter what – remove it before bed:

1. Increased skin sensitivity: Makeup traps air pollutants inside your skin and there is proof that they increase sensitivity. 
2. Premature aging signs: Do you know that your skin ages up to 7 times faster if you fall asleep with your makeup on? Try harder next time, Cinderella! Why is that? Trapped pollutants and dirt inside your skin result in free radicals, meaning oxidative stress. This can result in collagen reduction that, over time may lead to the appearance of your first wrinkles and fine lines.
3. Pimples and clogged pores: Makeup ingredients may cause skin sensitivity and pimples that lead in clogged sebaceous glands. So, don’t keep them on overnight, girl!
4. Eye irritation: Both the skin underneath your eyes and your eyelids are thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your skin. By sleeping with your makeup on may cause redness or even swelling in these areas. Cleanse thoroughly your face after a night out to avoid any irritation or even inflammation around your precious eyes.
5. Dry and dull skin: When you consistently sleep with your makeup on you might not help your skin to naturally shed the dead skin cells during the night. This may lead to dry, dull and rough skin over time. Be consistent with your skincare not the other way around!

Obviously, if you can’t resist falling asleep with your makeup on a couple of times forgetting to cleanse your face before bed, most probably won’t cause any of the above. Adopting this bad habit will create issues on your skin. Don’t forget that your skin is your largest organ and it should get the attention it needs.

The next time you come home after a crazy night out, remember to cleanse your face and this small change will make the difference to your skin!