If you wear makeup on a regular basis, you probably know that you have to remove it before going to bed. But if it is indicated on your makeup that it lasts 48 hours, why can’t you wear the same makeup for two days? Today, we are going to talk about the importance of cleansing your skin as well as teach you how to do it properly. So without further ado, let us start.
Why You Should Cleanse Your Face Before Going to Bed
First of all, no matter whether you wear makeup daily or not, you should at least wash up before going to bed. The thing is during the day our skin sort of absorbs dust from the air, plus, we are sweating. Obviously, this dust and sweat mixture is the perfect environment for bacteria, so neglecting basic hygiene such as washing up twice a day is one of the reasons of acne.
In case you wear makeup daily, you need more than just a quick washup before going to bed because, in addition to sweat and dust, you also have a layer of foundation, concealer, primer, powder, blush, etc., which are actually pretty hard to remove by simply washing up with soap. It goes without saying that these products block pores and you end up having nasty blackheads. Luckily, you can prevent or significantly reduce those by properly cleansing your face.
Now let’s talk about why soap and water are often not enough to remove makeup. So we suggest you do a little experiment: remove your makeup using just water and soap or any other product you use for washing up. Then wipe your face with a little bit of makeup remover or toner. Is your sponge kind of dirty? This is exactly why soap and water are not enough because even though your face seems clean, some makeup is still hanging out there and blocking your pores. Therefore, pay more attention to cleansing your skin and you’ll see that you have fewer blackheads and your skin will remain young and flawless longer.
Makeup vs Sport: Why Wearing Makeup While Working Out Is Not a Good Idea
Perhaps the most important thing in choosing a primer is to find the right formula for your skin type. Luckily, many manufacturers indicate on the packaging or in the instruction the skin type their product is for. Besides, if you are shopping in a big store like Sephora, you can always ask a shop assistant to help you choose the right product for your skin type. Plus, don’t be afraid to try different products and see which one suits you better. However, note that it’s better to try all the products on your face since the skin on your wrists is drastically different from the skin on your face.
Okay, now we know that we have to properly cleanse our skin every day, which is why it’s time to talk about why you shouldn’t wear makeup to the gym. Actually, the answer is pretty simple: most people sweat while working out and, as we have already mentioned above, sweat, makeup, and little dust particles from the air is not a good combination for your skin. Plus, your makeup probably wouldn’t survive an intense workout, so don’t even bother to do makeup before going to the gym.
How to Properly Remove Your Makeup
Of course, removing makeup is not that big of a deal but there are some steps you probably miss every time you do it. Therefore, here is a little makeup removing guide from us:
- Remove makeup from your eyes, lips, and face using a makeup remover
- Use some eye cream to remove the remaining makeup from your eyes
- Wash up using soap or the product you use for washing up
- Wipe your face with some toner
- Apply your serum, moisturizer, or face cream
Wrapping Up
Removing makeup and properly cleansing your face is an essential part of your beauty routine as well as the way to healthy and young skin. So do not neglect these simple rules, cleanse your face properly, and enjoy having flawless skin.
