Why You Should Wash Off Your Makeup + Double Cleanse Guide

Falling asleep with a makeup-covered face is a seemingly harmless act that results in a plethora of consequences for your skin. The answer to the age-old question “Do I have to take off my makeup at night?” is always yes! Also, one swipe with a makeup wipe is not enough to get the day’s products off. A proper cleanse is needed to prevent the following repercussions of leaving your makeup on overnight. Keep in mind there are more than three consequences of this regrettable act!

1) Clogged Pores

As you go about your day, your skin is exposed to many environmental pollutants and dirt. It also naturally accumulates oil and sweat. Meanwhile, dead skin cells are also building up. Makeup is secretly holding onto all of these unwanted substances all day. Not washing your face at night allows for dirt, oil, and dead skin cells to get trapped in your pores, clogging them up. Clogged pores leave your skin susceptible to bacteria, blackheads, and breakouts.?

2) Barrier to Skincare

Makeup, dirt, and daily grime create a barrier on your skin. This not only clogs your pores but it does not allow products to get into your pores. Serums, treatments, and moisturizers are not able to pass this barrier to penetrate the skin. Your personalized skincare routine will lose its effectiveness since it sits on top of your makeup barrier. Cleansing with only a single makeup wipe will leave this residue, so be sure to cleanse thoroughly.?

3) Unwanted Blemishes?

Sleeping in your makeup can result in two unwanted outcomes: acne and aging. Clogged pores can, unfortunately, lead to pimples and hard-to-get-rid-of blemishes. In addition, your skin is exposed to free radicals throughout the day which can break down collagen. Not cleansing the skin allows makeup to seal the free radicals to your skin’s surface. This causes fine lines and wrinkles to develop.

Removing all dirt and makeup residue before bed is essential to maintain healthy skin. This daunting task is not so scary with the hack of double cleansing! The key to double cleansing well is the types of cleansers you use. Using an oil-based cleanser first will allow makeup, dirt, and grease to be broken down effectively compared to a water-based cleanser. The Anti-Aging Milk Cleanser is the perfect oil-based cleanser that will safely remove makeup and leave your pores clean. With anti-aging benefits, your makeup will melt off with ease. Next, follow this with a hydrating cleanser that fits your skin type. This second cleanse will give you the assurance that all makeup is removed without stripping your skin of its natural oils. The Illuminating Gel Cleanser is a hydrating, gentle cleanser. It uses vitamin-rich saffron to tone skin and moringa extract that regulates sebum levels. Depending on your skin type and needs, both of these are incredible second cleansers for your double cleansing routine.?

Here are four easy steps for a successful double cleanse routine:

1. Apply an oil-based cleanser to dry skin and firmly massage into your skin.
2. Rinse face with lukewarm water.
3. Apply a hydrating cleanser and gently massage into your skin.
4. Rinse face with lukewarm off, pat dry, and finish skincare routine!

Now that you know the ramifications of sleeping in your makeup, be sure to wash your face every night, properly, before bed!