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Sleeping in makeup is like rolling out the red carpet for premature aging. Left overnight, products can sink into pores, making them look larger—hello, fine lines! It’s a makeup mishap that keeps on giving, as pollution and free radicals team up to speed up collagen breakdown.
And what’s so bad about collagen degradation? Well, collagen is what keeps skin firm and bouncy. Lose enough of it, and you’re looking at sagging skin, wrinkles, and fine lines. In other words, leaving makeup on gives a head start to the very signs of aging we’re trying to prevent.
If you’ve ever wondered why your skin looks tired and dull after skipping the cleanser, now you know. Pollutants in makeup bond with skin, causing oxidative stress that leads to wrinkles. If the fountain of youth is your goal, sleeping in makeup is definitely not the way! Check out the next page to know more!