We all know that a poor diet and lack of sleep can cause wrinkles and acne, but according to skincare experts, even the most diligent of women are making vital mistakes before getting into bed that are wreaking havoc with their looks.
Experts have shed light on the surprising mistakes ladies are making when they remove their makeup that are causing them to age without even realising - and some of them will shock you.
From the way you remove your eye makeup to the temperature of the water you wash your face with, we've called on the best experts in the business to reveal the bizarre ways you're unknowingly adding years to your face.
Whilst you may be washing your face with expensive lotions and potions, a poor technique can put your efforts to waste.
Indeed, according to Fiona Brackenbury, Decléor Skincare Specialist, something we all should be doing when cleansing, but few do, is massaging our face.
She said: 'It's the best thing we can do for our skin, and it's completely free. I recommend to do this when you're cleansing your skin and taking off makeup – as it then doesn't take any additional time out of your day.'
Sharing her top tips for the correct technique, she explained: 'Use circular movements and do it for about two minutes. And don't use hot water to rinse because this can damage collage production. We only get one skin so it's really important to look after it.'
Fiona also swears by the power of exfoliation when it comes to removing makeup, adding: 'Exfoliating is another important skincare step when removing makeup. However, it's important to use the correct type for your skin and if you're prone to breakouts then a granuley one is a big no no, because it could aggravate your skin and you'll get more breakouts.'
The skincare guru also believes that another mistake many people make is skipping toning the skin after cleansing. Fiona explains that a toner is designed to remove any last traces of make-up, any last residues of cleanser and put the skin in optimum condition to receive your serum and moisturiser.
'You'd be amazed how much makeup is left on the skin when you think you've removed it all with cleanser – and anything left on your skin will clog your pores, irritate your skin, causing redness and breakouts,' she said.
Another mistake many people make is washing their faces with hot water. As Carine Mudry explains, just like the central heating, the temperature of your shower also tends to go up during the winter months and this can wreak havoc with the skin.
'Hot showers and baths can inflame the skin, causing redness, itching, and even peeling and can disrupt the skin's natural balance of moisture, robbing you of the natural oils, fats, and proteins that keep the skin healthy,' she said.
Some women have the best intentions of taking their makeup off but turn to cleansing face wipes as opposed to cleansing creams or micellar waters at the end of a long day.
Cheap, effective and, most importantly, quick, it is no wonder cleansing wipes have become a hit with busy women.
However, experts have time and time again raised concerns that wipes don't effectively cleanse skin and, instead, smear dirt and make-up across it.
Alongside the surfactants, many wipes contain alcohol, which helps them cut through thick and tenacious make-up, however it's extremely drying for the skin.
Wipes can also cause sagging and wrinkles around the delicate eye area. Why? Because the wipes' cleansing lotions can be mild, women are often forced to rub the eye area with some force to remove stubborn eye makeup, which can prematurely ageing the skin.
Dr Yannis Alexandrides – Founder of 111 Harley St and 111 CRYO, said: 'Wipes are a necessary evil if you’re in a hurry or desperate with no other alternatives. They do remove make up, but after that all you’re really doing is moving the dirt around your face, not removing the bacteria. It is not an effective cleanse, and certainly should not be used for every day.
'As the formula is often quite weak in cleansing wipes or pads they often take a fair amount of physical force to take off make up effectively, which risks harming the delicate eye area. I always say that a cotton wool pad and some micellar water is just as fast, just as easy, and will be less damaging for the skin.'
Nichola Joss, Sanctuary Spa Skincare Expert, added: 'Face wipes tend to be a little aggressive on the skin as they drag and pull the skin when being swept across the face. Dragging and pulling the skin can subsequently cause premature ageing and put stress on the skin.'
[DailyMail]
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