Four Reasons Why You Should Break Up With Your Makeup Wipes:

1. They don’t actually clean your face.Yep, you read that right. Sure, it looks like your makeup has disappeared... which is why you don’t feel the need to actually wash your face after using them... but it’s not. Makeup wipes mostly just smear around whatever makeup, dirt, & dead skin is hanging out on your face, leaving a trail of irritated skin in their wake.

2. They can cause premature aging. The exact words nightmares are made of. The mechanics of scrubbing your face with makeup wipes can leave you with red, angry skin. This low-grade irritation caused by the rubbing over time can promote hyperpigmentation issues, fine lines & early onset wrinkling.

3. They promote horrible cleansing habits. Listen, any dermatologist is going to tell you that the most important step in your skincare routine is getting your skin clean, & these habits are important to establish at an early age. Learning to be proactive while you’re young will help you reap major benefits as you enter your 30s, 40s, & beyond.

4. They are drying you up like a raisin. Many makeup wipes are packed with ingredients like SD alcohol 40 & denatured alcohol, used in the formula so they evaporate more quickly, so the skin doesn’t stay wet for long.

So, what’s the solution? Look at removing your makeup as it's own, individual step. Double-cleansing is more than just a makeup trend. In case you missed it, we walked you through what the heck double-cleansingis & why you should be doing it in a previous blog post. Be sure to check it out!