We all know the basics of a good skin care routine involve not sleeping in makeup. But almost everyone who wears makeup frequently, has gone to sleep in their makeup at least once. The reasons may be variable and be valid, but ignoring the rule on a regular basis can lead to some serious consequences- and some extra work to help your skin heal.
What’s the Worst That can Happen?: If you’ve ever fallen asleep in your makeup, you may have wondered about the worst case scenario. Waking up with makeup that is unattractively smeared over your face- and your pillow case- is undesirable, but hardly an emergency scenario. Unfortunately, there are a few other possibilities that can damage your skin and eyes. Sleeping in makeup allows the natural oils in your skin, which are not harmful on their own, to mix with your makeup and clog your pores, causing breakouts and acne. If you are sleeping in heavy mascara, glitter or false eyelashes, you risk a bit of debris making its way under your eyelids and scratching up your cornea, which will be very painful and can impair your vision.
Damage Control: If you have fallen asleep in your makeup, or have just now realized the drawbacks of a bad habit, you should do some damage control. First, if your eyes are irritated, it is important to go to a doctor to ensure that your vision is safe. Once you are sure your eyes are fine, it is important to help your skin heal. Vitamin C serums are designed to help repair damaged skin cells and reduce inflammation. Meanwhile, moisturizers with hyaluronic acid will help rehydrate your skin and avoid the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
In an ideal world, everyone who wears makeup would have ample time and energy to take their makeup off before bed. However, as this is not an ideal world, you can help reverse the damage from sleeping with your makeup on- just don’t make it a habit.
(Photo by agnesf via Flickr)
Article written by Andrew
Damage Control: If you have fallen asleep in your makeup, or have just now realized the drawbacks of a bad habit, you should do some damage control. First, if your eyes are irritated, it is important to go to a doctor to ensure that your vision is safe. Once you are sure your eyes are fine, it is important to help your skin heal. Vitamin C serums are designed to help repair damaged skin cells and reduce inflammation. Meanwhile, moisturizers with hyaluronic acid will help rehydrate your skin and avoid the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
In an ideal world, everyone who wears makeup would have ample time and energy to take their makeup off before bed. However, as this is not an ideal world, you can help reverse the damage from sleeping with your makeup on- just don’t make it a habit.
(Photo by agnesf via Flickr)
Article written by Andrew
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