Makeup or no makeup, you’ll want to add these skincare habits in your pre-sleep regimen.

Getting beauty sleep is important for a fresher face. But what you do before you tuck yourself at night spells the difference in the quality of your skin. These beauty tips will leave your skin smoother and more radiant by the time your alarm goes off.

1. Clean it twice

Have you ever washed your makeup off before going to sleep, only to wake up with a liner smudged under your eyes? Well, before you suspect your roommate of pranking you, it turns out that’s normal—especially if you used long-lasting makeup. That’s a pretty neat situation, given the fact that your makeup does live up to its claim.

Here’s the science: these high-performance foundations, mascaras, eyeliner, and eye shadows are all made with polymer components that don’t easily wash away with soap and water or even water-based removers. So how do you really clean your face after a long day of wearing makeup?

Take a cue from Korea’s revolutionary skincare method called “double cleansing.” How does it work?

• First, use an oil-based cleanser to remove the top layer of your makeup (oil is effective in breaking down the polymer contents)
• Then, wash you face again with a gentle non-soap cleanser to rid your skin of any makeup leftovers

1. Steam it up

Steam and moisture open up the pores, which is good in getting rid of all the impurities stuck inside. However, getting a facial every week can be a bit burdensome budget-wise, but here’s how you can look like you do:

• Step into a hot, steamy shower for a minute or two before washing your face
• Don’t put your skin directly in contact with the hot water; you don’t want to scald any part of your body
• Expose your face to the steam long enough to allow it to open your pores

Doing these steps will give your pores deep cleaning as they loosen any oil, dirt, sweat, and bacteria that might have been stuck inside.

1. Sleep on your back

Research suggests that back sleepers have the lowest risk of getting acne breakouts. Why? Nasty impurities could be lurking on your pillows or bedsheets, no matter who often you change them. If you’re a back sleeper, chances are you just sleep with your face looking straight up. Stomach and side sleepers have it worse: applying pressure on your face, research suggests, can lead to wrinkling. Sleeping on your back not only keeps your face free of fine lines and microscopic bed monsters, but it also props your head up just so to prevent fluids from pooling under your eyes and creating unsightly bags.

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