We've all done it: come in from a really long day or a big night out and fallen asleep (perhaps fully clothed) without taking our makeup off. The introduction of face wipes was supposed to curb this trend and help women with their skincare routine in an easy and efficient way, but realistically they remove very little product and still leave our face covered in a day's worth of build-up. However, is sleeping in your makeup really that bad" What problems can a little bit of makeup really cause if left on while we slumber" You'll be surprised at how much damage (both short and long-term) that leaving your makeup on can do; even going to sleep without washing your face effectively on a non-makeup day can be detrimental and cause oodles of problems for your skin. I've broken down the main problems it can cause, in the hope that this weekend you'll take two minutes out to slather your face in cleanser and slip between the sheets clean and fresh.
OUCH! EYE INFECTIONS
Leftover eye makeup can clog up glands and hair follicles, making you more prone to eye infections and irritations. This area of the face is incredibly sensitive and even the smallest amount of mascara goop or leftover liner can cause the tiny spaces to become blocked; blockages prevent your eyes from working effectively, which only leads to all kinds of problems such as styes, hordeolums (little bumps which may need treatment from a doctor,) or even conjunctivitis.

BOO! SPARSE LASHES
Leaving mascara o...