It’s been a very long day and you’re exhausted.  Work was tough, the kids didn’t want to go to sleep, you have a lot to do tomorrow.  You look longingly at the bed, and think about how good it will feel to sink down into the pillows and pull the cool sheets over you… how bad could it be to sleep in your makeup?

Well, it’s certainly not the end of the world, and there are worse things you can do, but if you get in the habit of sleeping in your makeup you open yourself up to many problems that can be easily avoided with a simple cleansing routine.

Eye Irritation – Makeup particles can rub off onto your pillowcase and get into your eyes, causing irritation, itchiness and infection. Wearing makeup overnight can also clog and inflame the glands around your eyes leading to red, puffy eyes. In some cases, leaving mascara on can cause eyelid styes or cysts.

Acne - Sleeping with makeup on can prevent your skin from recovering and healing while you sleep, which can make acne worse.

Premature Aging – Leaving makeup on while you sleep can expose your skin to free radicals which can break down collagen and cause wrinkles.

Dry Skin – Sleeping with makeup on can irritate dry skin. For example, leaving lipstick on overnight can make your lips dry and discolored.

Clogged Pores – Sleeping in makeup can clog your pores, which can lead to breakouts and blackheads.

The Doctors at Koetting Eye Center recommend a simple cleansing routine at least once a day to help you look your very best and to alleviate harmful issues and irritated eyes and skin.

Epionce Gentle Foaming Cleanser is a one step cleanser which effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup and will not leave skin tight, dry or stripped.  Best of all, it’s hypoallergenic, made of natural ingredients and is safe to use on the eyelids and around the eyes.  Epionce products are developed by a Dermatologist to be skin care you can trust. They are proven safe and effective and employ superior delivery systems which will penetrate the skin to achieve the best results and not just sit on the surface.

The key ingredients: Marsh Mallow Root Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Date Fruit Extract.

What’s not included: No animal testing- ever, no parabens, no artificial fragrance, no sulfate.

And it’s simple. Just apply 1-2 pumps to damp skin, rinse with warm water, and pat skin dry.  You will feel so much better, and your eyes and skin will thank you for it. And now that that’s done, go ahead and apply some moisturizer- such as Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion – it only takes a few seconds and it feels amazing!

Koetting Eye Center has many Epionce skin care products available for purchase at our Ellisville location- including Epionce Gentle Foaming cleanser – it’s in stock and only $36.00 for a six ounce pump bottle. Stop by our Ellisville office today at 113 Old State Road and begin this amazing skin care regimen tonight!

We want to help you look and feel your best in the skin you’re in!