Sorry if I'm being a bit blunt, it's all done with love and caring.

You don't need to be a licensed dermatologist to realize that sleeping in your makeup is not the best idea. It's not good for your skin or your sheets. You might think, "It's late, I'm tired, what's the harm of crashing without washing my face just this once?" Well, it causes more harm than you might think. Going to be bed without washing your face is bad news and can have a cumulative harmful effect.

Sleeping in makeup is murder on your skin, please read on to find out why!

"Going to bed with makeup on will leave you with clogged pores, since so many makeup [products] have ingredients like silicones that block the pores," says Debra Jalman, a New York City-based, board-certified dermatologist and author of Skin Rules: Trade Secrets From A Top New York Dermatologist. "When the pores are blocked, your skin gets bumpy. If you are acne-prone, it can even lead to breakouts." You are effectively damaging skin by neglecting to remove makeup at the end of the day.

"Foundations and thick, oil-based primers are often the worst offenders. They prevent the skin from renewing itself naturally at night, causing blackheads, acne and dullness." Says Dr. Erin Gilbert, an NYC-based dermatologist.

Here are just 17 (yes, there are more!) major problems that can occur when you sleep in your makeup, or decide to not wash your face before you go to bed, even if you are not wearing makeup! ...

You damage skin cells.
Pores get clogged.
Cell regeneration is interrupted.
Acne can happen...at any age.
Skin becomes dull.
Your skin dries out.
You can end up with an uneven skin tone.
Irritated eyes can occur.
Eyelashes can break off.
You can get eye styes.
Eyelid eczema is a real thing.
You can scratch your corneas.
You make a mess of your sheets.
You can get chapped lips.
You can speed up the aging process, aka wrinkle faster!
Whew and Yuck!

Moral of this story? Keep your skin youthful as you age by cleansing, toning and moisturize with fresh, natural skin care products like Dr. Lucy's Gentle Crème Cleanser, Balance and Refresh Toner, and Ultra Moisturizer. I promise you, when you take care of your skin you will have younger looking skin for the rest of your life!

With love and blessings,
Rebecca

"First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you are inspired or not." -Octavia Butler