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While I was getting my esthetician license, a teacher said that each night you go to sleep without removing your makeup, you age yourself 31 days.  Do you believe this?  Is it an old wives tale? Personally, I think how well you age is a combination of genes and environment.   Otherwise, I would look at least 10 years older than my actual age given that in my early 20-’s, I very rarely washed my face after a night out on the town.  I can’t tell you how many pillowcases I ruined with traces of mascara! Why am I admitting this? Because I now know a nighttime beauty regimen is a good thing!

Here’s my routine most nights:

Step 1) Wash my face TWICE. The first washing takes off makeup and environmental debris, the second actually cleanses the skin.

Step 2) Take off my mascara and eyeliner with an oil-free remover.  I love soft eye pads that come presoaked in remover. 

Step 3) Apply a serum. (I’m all about anti-aging serums right now.)

Once or twice a week, I apply a hydrating mask or exfoliating peel depending on the condition of my skin.

Step 4) Apply moisturizer.  When I remember, I use a separate one for my neck and décolleté.

Step 5) Brush/floss my teeth.

Step 6) Put lotion on my hands, legs and feet.

Step 7) Put on PJs.

Step 8) Get into bed.

HOT TIP: If you are too tired or tipsy to complete this whole process, use a cleansing wipe to remove dirt and makeup.  I like Dermalogica – Skin Purifying Wipes since they are free of artificial fragrances and colors. Save your skin and your pillowcase!

What’s your bedtime beauty regimen? Please share.

Tags: beauty, mascara, Moisturizer

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