No matter how tired you are or how late it gets, never skip makeup removal. Unless you want to wake up to the grimy skin, surprise pimples and red eyes, of course. So whether your skin is dry, oily or combination, here’s how to remove the makeup from your eyes, lips and face easily.
If your skin type is combination or oily, follow these steps –
Step 1 – Soak a clean cotton pad with a dual phase makeup remover that has two layers consisting of oil and water. This is perfect for oily and combination skin because the dual-phase remover will get rid of makeup without drying the skin out.
Step 2 – Gently wipe off makeup from your cheeks, forehead and chin with the cotton pad. Then use it to remove more pigmented makeup on your eyes and lips.
Step 3 – Rinse your face with micellar water or cold water for a final cleanse.
If you have dry skin, here’s how to remove your makeup –
Step 1 – Soak a clean cotton pad with a facial cleansing oil. Even natural oils like castor, coconut or olive oil do the trick.
Step 2- Use the pad to wipe off all your makeup; first on the base, then on your eyes and lips. Let the film of oil sit on your skin for 2 minutes.
Step 3 – Splash your face with cold water, lather it with face wash and wash it off after a minute.
Here is the reason why you should never keep Makeup::
- Sleeping with foundation on can cause inflammation
Sleeping with any kind of makeup on is damaging, but a foundation is probably one of the worst offenders. Foundations are often thick and oil-based – and failing to remove it properly at the end of the day can lead to clogged pores. This prevents your skin from naturally renewing itself at night and can lead to acne, dullness and blackheads.
- Makeup can prevent normal skin function
Imagine having a layer of something sitting on your nose or mouth, preventing you from breathing. Sounds terrible right? That’s essentially what makeup does to your skin. Makeup can be seriously suffocating for the skin if not removed and cleaned thoroughly at the end of the day.
During the day, on top of that makeup, your skin is also constantly collecting oil and dirt. When you sleep in your makeup, you are not giving your skin a chance to recover from all the stresses it undergoes during the day as a result of the free radicals present in the atmosphere. These free radicals are also responsible for additional oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can damage the body’s cells and causes symptoms of ageing, such as wrinkles.
- You can end up with eye irritation and chapped lips
Sleeping with eyeliner or mascara on might not lead to skin damage, but it sure can lead to problems. When you sleep with these eye makeup products on, they are likely to end up in your eyes, thus causing significant irritation.
Similarly, sleeping with lipstick on isn’t the best idea either. Many lipstick formulas contain drying or mattifying formulas, which can zap the lips of their natural moisture. These lipsticks can also cause dryness on the skin around your mouth. Instead, opt for a hydrating lip balm before going to bed.
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