We’ve all been there: it’s late, you’re exhausted, and it’s much easier to crawl into bed and fall right asleep without going through your whole nighttime skincare routine. However, taking off your makeup every night is an extremely important step for healthy skin.
The most obvious problem with sleeping in makeup is that it clogs the pores. This traps dirt, oil, and pollutants in the skin, leading to acne and even infections.
More than just day-to-day skin issues, sleeping with your makeup on can also lead to premature aging. Sleep helps with cell turnover, where your face sheds old skin cells and creates new, healthy ones. When the old cells become trapped, the skin’s barrier and collagen break down, causing the skin to look dull and get premature lines and wrinkles.
Luckily, however, there are ways to wash makeup off quickly, easily, and effectively, so your nighttime routine never feels like a burden. One of our beauty staple go-to’s is Clinique’s Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm.
This lightweight balm emulsifies all kinds of makeup, from foundation to even the most stubborn waterproof mascara or matte liquid lipstick. Even more, it stays gentle to the delicate facial skin and evens keeps it hydrated.
To melt away the day’s makeup, take a bit of this balm and work it across your dry face with your fingertips. Massage your skin until everything is broken down, then rinse it all away.
Although your face looks cleaner now, makeup removers aren’t cleansers, so always follow up with a double cleanse using a face cleanser. Now, in no time at all, your skin is ready for your nighttime routine! So, apply that serum, soak up a moisturizer, and get your beauty sleep.
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