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! ...

Damaged skin cells

Clogged pores

Interrupted cell regeneration

Acne can happen...at any age

Skin becomes dull

Skin dries out

Uneven skin tone

Irritated eyes can occur

Eyelashes can break off

Eye styes

Eyelid eczema is a real thing

Scratched corneas

You make a mess of your sheets

Chapped lips

Aging process goes into overdrive, aka wrinkle faster!

Whew and Yuck!

Moral of this story?

Keep your skin youthful as you age by cleansing, toning and moisturizing 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 naturally have younger looking skin for the rest of your life!

With love and blessings,
Rebecca