Supermodels SA Supermodels SA - Issue 33 | Page 46

When you go through your morning makeup routine, your goal is obviously
to improve your appearance. The question however is: ‘Is not washing your
face before bed every once in a while really that bad?’
A survey revealed a third of women sleep with their makeup on at least two
nights a week. Doing so can clog your pores and oil glands. When the makeup
becomes impacted in pores, it can make them appear larger. It also stretches
them out and, unfortunately, since your skin collagen levels decline as you age,
your pores won’t bounce back to their original size as easily.
Not only does skimping on cleansing clog and stretch your pores, but skipping
your nightly washing routine can also cause inflammation—which can generate free radicals and lead to collagen breakdown. Collagen is that amazing
thing that keeps your skin firm and taut. These factors, combined with larger
pores, can make your skin age faster. So it’s best to break this habit sooner
rather than later.
Too tired to make a trip to the sink to wash your face? Keep makeup removing
wipes by your bed, which will remove any makeup residue at the very least but
a washing routine is the prize answer.