You’re not alone. We’ve all been too tired to go through our beauty routine before crawling into bed to catch some ZZZs. The idea of removing your makeup and washing your face is the last thing on your mind when you’re exhausted after a long, stressful day. This is a common tune for many of us who have busy schedules. Unfortunately, when you skip washing your face, manydisastrous problems can start to arise. Here’s a list of the 3 biggest reasons not to forgo the bedtime wash:
- Your skin is dirty by the end of the day…
Think about it, how many times a day do you touch your face? How often does your bacteria-carrying phone touch your face? For most people, this happens countless times a day! On your skin’s surface, you get a built-up layer of environmental aggressors, free radicals, bacteria and a day’s worth of debris. When you skip washing your face, you allow dirt, impurities and other toxins to become embedded into your skin’s pores. Overtime, this can dull your complexion and cause a rough, uneven texture, leading to irritation and inflammation.
- You’re begging for breakouts…
Even those who have pristine skin can get a pimple or two when going to bed without washing. The oil and bacteria starts to become trapped in layers of dead skin cells, which build up on the skin’s surface and leads to clogged pores, whiteheads, pimples and increased oiliness. When you go an extended time without washing your face, you’re opening yourself up to rashes, severe breakouts and long term damage.
- You’re making your skin age quicker…
When your skin is properly cared for, it is balanced, healthy and functioning normally. But when you wash sporadically or stop washing completely, your skin will take a turn for worst. The appearance will look dirty, oily and rough. Washing your face not only gets rid of numerous antigens but it also provides crucial hydration. When your skin isn’t getting cleansed regularly, it will start to become dehydrated exasperating sensitivities and underlying issues. Eventually, this can start to break down your collagen production causing wrinkles, fine lines and sagging to be much more noticeable.
Commit to keeping it clean…
First things first: stick to the basics of washing and moisturizing your face every night. Make it a goal to follow this simple routine every night for a week. You will be amazed by the simplicity and immediate changes in your skin. You’ll develop an excellent habit that will become second nature to you before going to bed.
Healthy Skin in 2 Minutes:
- Cleanse away the day by washing with your favorite MyChelle cleanser for 60-90 seconds.
- Recommended, fan-favorite cleanser: Fruit Enzyme Cleanser, a gentle deep cleanser that uncovers remarkably fresh, smooth skin. A special blend of natural multi-fruit alpha hydroxy acids unclogs and purifies pores, and increases cellular turnover for a more youthfully refined look. Turmeric, a strengthening antioxidant, keeps skin calm and eases signs of irritation, while fructooligosaccharides from sugar promote and protect skin’s health.
- Pat your skin dry and immediately apply your go-to MyChelle moisturizer. After cleansing, the skin is in prime condition for moisture and hydration. Apply your moisturizer, and always remember the neck and decollete.
- Recommended, fan-favorite moisturizer: Supreme Polypeptide Cream, this nutrient-rich recontouring cream lifts and retexturizes skin for a more refined, youthful appearance. A key ingredient in this signature formula is Matrixyl® synthe’6™, which reduces wrinkle volume and wrinkle depth in 8 short weeks. Additionally, Proteasyl® TP pea peptide is clinically proven to improve skin’s elasticity and increase overall firmness in just 6 weeks. Rice peptides improve smoothness, while Syn®-Coll peptide triggers skin’s own reparative function to accelerate collagen production. This cream is loaded with hydrating nutrients and anti-aging goodness, so you can reap multiple benefits from one easy step.
- Now get some beauty sleep! It’s just that simple!