Wearing Makeup for Long Hours – Safe Removal Tips We Tell Patients

Wearing Makeup for Long Hours – Safe Removal Tips We Tell Patients

By Dr. Rizwan Khan | Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

📅 28 June 2025

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Makeup is fun. It boosts confidence. It hides tired eyes and gives you that polished look — especially if you’re attending long events, working at front-desk jobs, shooting content, or going to weddings.

But here’s something most people ignore:

Removing makeup wrongly can damage your skin more than wearing it for 10 hours.

At our clinic, we regularly treat women (and even some men) who complain:

• “My skin feels rough after makeup.”

• “I removed my makeup but still got breakouts.”

• “Every time I wear foundation, my pores get clogged.”

Let’s fix that with some real-world, no-nonsense tips.

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🧼 Why Proper Makeup Removal Matters

Leaving even a little bit of makeup behind — especially foundation, kajal, lipstick, or mascara — can lead to:

• Clogged pores → Pimples or blackheads

• Redness and itching

• Rough, patchy skin

• Faster ageing around eyes and lips

• Irritation on sensitive skin

It’s not just about removing makeup. It’s about doing it gently and completely.

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✅ Simple & Safe Makeup Removal Tips We Give Our Patients:

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1. Don’t Skip Double Cleansing (Especially After Heavy Makeup)

First step: Use a micellar water or oil-based remover to melt down makeup.

Second step: Wash with a gentle face wash to remove leftover dirt and oil.

📝 One face wash is not enough to remove foundation + sunscreen + pollution.

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2. Use Cotton Pads, Not Tissues

Rough tissues tug at the skin. Use soft cotton pads or reusable cloth pads to remove makeup gently — especially around the eyes.

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3. Don’t Rub Your Eyes Like You’re Cleaning a Table

Be gentle. Let the makeup remover sit for 10–15 seconds, then wipe softly.

Scrubbing kajal or mascara roughly leads to dark circles and fine lines.

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4. Always Clean Your Hairline and Jawline Too

Many patients forget these areas — but foundation and compact powders settle there.

That’s why acne on jawline or temples is common after makeup.

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5. Use Lukewarm Water, Not Hot Water

Hot water strips natural oils and worsens dryness.

Just slightly warm water is perfect.

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6. Moisturize Immediately After Removing Makeup

After cleansing, apply a light, non-comedogenic moisturizer to calm your skin.

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7. Don’t Use Baby Wipes or Makeup Wipes as Daily Removers

Wipes are okay once in a while (travel, emergency), but not for daily use.

They contain alcohol or fragrance which irritate skin — especially if you’re acne-prone.

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🧴 What We Recommend at the Clinic:

Step	Product Type	Tip
Step 1	Micellar water or cleansing balm	Use on dry skin with cotton pad
Step 2	Gentle cleanser	Avoid scrubs or foaming face washes at night
Step 3	Moisturizer or calming gel	Look for ingredients like panthenol or aloe vera
Optional	Hydrating toner	For very dry or sensitive skin

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🚫 Mistakes We Often See:

• Sleeping with makeup because you’re “too tired”

• Using Dettol or soap to clean foundation (! Yes, people do this)

• Overusing makeup-removing wipes daily

• Not cleaning lipstick stains properly (leads to dark lips)

• Ignoring under-eye makeup — causes dryness and fine lines

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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Rizwan’s Advice:

Wearing makeup is not harmful.

But removing it wrongly — or skipping post-makeup care — will damage even healthy skin.

Makeup sits on your face for 8–10 hours. Take just 5 minutes at night to clean it off right.

Your skin will thank you in the long run.

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📍If makeup has been causing acne, irritation, or pigmentation, we can help.

Visit Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur, for expert skincare tailored to your daily lifestyle.

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💬 Do you wear makeup daily or occasionally? What’s your go-to makeup remover? Share in the comments — and tag a friend who always forgets to remove their kajal!