If you slept in your make-up last night you’re not alone. 54% of us ladies have make-up on their pillowcases from not taking it off every night. While we sleep our skin is regenerating, but what else is happening if we haven’t removed our make-up.
1. Breakouts
Yes, probably the obvious one, but not removing make-up can lead to blocked pores, excess oil, and bacteria on our skin. The perfect recipe for blackheads and breakouts.
2. Wrinkles
Excess dirt and make-up on the skin attracts free radicals leading to collagen breakdown, causing wrinkles and fine lines. Added to that, the mineral oils in your lipstick may be blocking vital moisture getting to those lips, causing feathering around the mouth.
3. Broken eyelashes and brow hairs
Left-on mascara can cause eyelashes and brows to become brittle, break easily and even shed faster.
4. Irritation, allergic reactions, and eye infections
Have you ever woken up with sore (panda) eyes? For most of us, it’s a minor irritation, but leaving your eye make-up on can lead to eye infections. And it’s not just the eyes, long term exposure to the chemicals found in some types of make-up can lead to sensitivity. Our skin needs time to breathe.
5. It makes your pillow dirty
Sounds obvious, but most of us don’t change our pillowcases every day. While a dirty pillowcase itself is not harmful, the build-up of bacteria will then get into your skin and hair when you go to bed next, extending the damage caused.
Is your skin in need of a boost? Book in for one of our Prep and Glow SkinSolvers this Autumn. In just 10 minutes our Dermalogica skin experts will share our professional tricks and give your skin the boost it deserves. Click here to find out more.