Holidaymakers have been warned that not washing off their SPF before bed could result in a variety of skin conditions.
Sleep experts at Winstons have cautioned that heavy SPF products could clog pores and contribute to poor sleep hygiene at nighttime. Travellers hoping to head abroad this summer will no doubt be stocking up on SPF sunscreens to protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays.
Generally, people are advice to apply sunscreen multiple times throughout the day to effectively protect skin. However, keeping SPF products on overnight could see your body's oils mixing the sun screen, effectively clogging your pores.
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Rebecca Swain, sleep and mattress expert at WinstonsBeds said: “Sunscreen is a must on holiday and we should all be reapplying it multiple times a day to keep our face and bodies protected from the sun.
“What a lot of people aren’t aware of is that you should be completely washing it off at the end of each day. Many of us will already be doing this in the shower after spending hours sweating in the sun, but the majority of people forget to wash the SPF off of their faces.
“Sunscreen contains pretty heavy ingredients that trap sweat oil and dirt into the skin. When left on overnight it can clog pores and cause breakouts. Those with sensitive skin may also find it causes irritation.
“Ideally, the nighttime is where you’ll want to let your skin breathe from all of the SPF and bug spray you’ve applied in the day.
"At night it's natural to sweat and the combination of your body's natural oils and SPF can leave your sheets with a horrible waxy feel the next time you get into bed.
“Before going to sleep, rinse off any remaining sun scream in the shower with warm water and body wash. Remember to cleanse your face as well with a gentle face wash before hitting the pillow.”
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