Short answer, yes. When we sleep in makeup, we’re trapping dirt and debris in our pores and giving them a chance to thrive. Changes in internal temperature – like night sweats – can also worsen chances of clogged pores. Even if you aren’t up for a full skin care regimen before bed, quick use of a natural makeup remover can rewrite the script on potential breakouts.
Makeup mixes with oils from our bed linens, hair, hands, you name it – and builds a breeding ground for bacteria. Throughout the day microscopic debris, pollutants, and bacteria have been accumulating in our makeup. When you don’t wash away that soiled makeup, the bacteria spreads to your pillowcase and gets busy clogging pores.
Yes…and, no. Coconut oil works great for loosening long wearing eye liners and water resistant mascaras, or even long-lasting liquid lipsticks. Unfortunately on its own, coconut oil isn’t cleansing enough, and doesn’t feed our skin with a wide enough array of nutrients to fully support it. Feel free to use coconut oil as step one in your makeup removing routine, but follow up with a micellar water or mild exfoliant to hit all the cleansing bases.
Here’s a big NO for you. Water simply doesn’t break down most makeup ingredients, and can’t bond to or remove oils or waxes that are common in most cosmetic products. What’s the best way to remove waterproof makeup? Stubborn makeup truly needs some kind of balm or oil to totally remove it from the skin. Go in with an oil-based makeup remover first, then finish with a warm washcloth or cleansing pad for a one-two punch that even the longest wearing makeup can’t beat.
Evening makeup usually differs from daytime makeup in depth and colour. While too many dark colors can be harsh for day, these deeper shades work well for night-time. The smoky eye look, seen here, is very popular for night, but you have many other options when it comes to evening makeup.