How Makeup Blocks Skin Health
Your skin needs to breathe, detoxify, and renew while you sleep. Makeup forms a barrier that traps:
- Oil and sebum
- Environmental pollutants
- Bacteria and dead skin cells
This environment becomes a breeding ground for inflammation and breakouts.
What It Does to Your Eyes
Eyeliner and mascara near the lash line can clog the meibomian glands , which produce oils that keep your eyes lubricated. This can lead to dry eye syndrome and even blepharitis — an uncomfortable inflammation of the eyelids.
Even when you’re tired, a quick cleanse can save your skin.
Here’s how to do it right:
Step 1: Use a Gentle Cleanser or Makeup Remover
Try micellar water, cleansing balms, or oil-based removers for stubborn makeup.
Step 2: Cleanse Again
Follow up with a mild facial cleanser to remove any residue.
Step 3: Moisturize
Rehydrate your skin with a light moisturizer or serum.
Pro Tip: Keep pre-soaked makeup wipes or micellar water sprays by your bed for those lazy nights!
Yes — even sunscreen should be removed at night.
While it protects during the day, leaving it on overnight can:
- Clog pores
- Cause irritation
- Lead to dryness
Use a gentle cleanser to fully remove it before bed.
According to Dr. Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist:
“Sleeping in your makeup can disrupt the skin barrier and increase the risk of irritation and infection.”
And ophthalmologists warn:
“Mascara left on overnight can flake into the eyes, causing redness, swelling, and even scratches on the cornea.”
