How to Revive Your Skin After Falling Asleep in Your Makeup.

Hello Gals!

With Holiday Party Season at our door steps, most of us will be glamming up for our events. We will apply that gorgeous shade of lipstick, add some sparkle to our eyes, party like there is no tomorrow and then come home and fall asleep in our makeup. 

Trust me, as much as I shouldn't admit this, I am the worst offender when it comes to this scenario. When I have been out till late, my laziness takes over my better judgement even though I know full well the repercussions of my actions....I know I'm not alone.

Here are just a few of the reasons why falling a sleep in your makeup is a huge no no:

• It hinders the skins ability to rejuvenate 
• Clogs pores
• Increases breakouts
• Premature aging
• Dehydrates the skin
• Dry chapped lips  

Realistically, even though we know the repercussions of sleeping in makeup, there will be times when we will still fall victim to slumbering in a full face of makeup. So I have put together a list of things that you can do to help revive your skin the morning after.

Double up on the Cleansing:

• First use a cleansing oil to break up and dissolve any dirt and waterproof makeup. If you don't have a cleansing oil, olive or almond oil work just as well.

• Follow with a gentle foaming cleanser to ensure that all traces of the oil cleanser and makeup have been removed.

Exfoliate: 

• Exfoliation will improve the skins texture by gently sloughing away dead skin cells which also allows better absorption of your products eg.masks moisturizers etc.

• Don't forget about the lips! Exfoliate to remove any dry patches and lipstick stains.

Apply a Clay Mask:

• Apply  a clay mask to draw impurities from the skin. Clay masks reach deep into the pores to remove dirt, oil and any residual makeup, they are also loaded with vitamins and skin loving nutrients which is a perfect recipe to aid the skin in its’ recuperation.
  
  
  Optional – After rinsing  your clay mask, apply a second mask suited to your skin type. Even though this step is totally optional, I find it to be very beneficial for me as my skin leans on the drier side and sleeping in my makeup increases dryness so I always follow my clay masks with a hydrating mask to restore moisture levels. 

(Take a peek at "My Top 4 Clay Masks" Printable List)

Moisturize: 

• Moisturize your skin with a moisturizing oil, serum or cream that is suited to your skin type. 

Breathe:

• Let your skin breathe and recuperate. If possible, do not apply any makeup for the day to give your skin a much needed break.

 
Thanks for reading!

What are some of the things that you do to revive your skin after falling sleeping in your makeup?

Keisha xo