We all know it’s important to do makeup removal before going to bed. But do we really know why? It’s not just something that has to be done- it affects the well being of your skin in the long run.
Apart from keeping your bedding clean, removing makeup cleanses your skin from products, dirt and impurities from the environment. These tend to make the skin age prematurely over time.
As you remove products from your face, the massaging action stimulates blood circulation in the skin. This helps to keep it looking vibrant and supple. Remember to use gentle, upward circular motions.
The makeup removal process also removes dead skin thus stimulating the skin to produce new cells. Your skin is left smooth and glowing.
If you don’t cleanse your face before bed, or do it improperly, you could end up suffering from blackheads, pimples, redness and other types of blemishes. This is as a result of your pores being blocked with products and your skin struggling to get rid of them.
Tips
- If you have dry skin, keep the cleansing simple. Overdoing it leads to more dryness.
- Use specially made makeup removal products for cleansing the eye area. This is the most sensitive part of the face and needs special care.
- Make sure your hands are clean before touching your face.
- Use a cotton swab to apply cleansing products gently on the skin. Repeat several times until the swab has no traces of product.
