No, you should not sleep with foundation on.
Sleeping with foundation on can negatively impact your skin's health. According to Dr. Wee, and confirmed by Dr. Murphy-Rose, wearing makeup, like foundation, to bed can clog pores, which can lead to acne breakouts. Removing your makeup before bed helps keep your pores clean and reduces the likelihood of clogging overnight.
Here's why it's important to remove foundation before sleeping:
- Clogged Pores: Foundation and other makeup trap dirt, oil, and pollutants against your skin, leading to clogged pores.
- Acne: Clogged pores create an environment where acne-causing bacteria can thrive, resulting in pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
- Skin Irritation: Makeup can irritate the skin, leading to redness, itching, and inflammation.
- Premature Aging: Some makeup ingredients can contribute to collagen breakdown, potentially accelerating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Dull Complexion: Sleeping with makeup on prevents the skin from properly exfoliating and renewing itself, leading to a dull and lifeless complexion.
To avoid these issues, establish a nighttime skincare routine that includes thoroughly removing your makeup before bed.