Quck answer
To protect sheets from your skincare products, follow these steps:
1. Use a clean pillowcase: Change your pillowcase regularly to prevent the transfer of skincare products onto your sheets.
2. Apply products before bed: Apply your skincare products at least 30 minutes before going to bed to allow them to fully absorb into your skin.
3. Use a thin layer: Apply a thin layer of each product to minimize the chance of excess product transferring onto your sheets.
4. Wait for absorption: Give each product enough time to fully absorb into your skin before lying down on your sheets.
5. Use a towel or cloth: If you’re concerned about product transfer, place a clean towel or cloth over your pillow to act as a barrier between your skin and the sheets.
By following these tips, you can protect your sheets from potential stains and keep them clean and fresh.
Vanity can be both a blessing and a curse.
Our desire to achieve a youthful and glowing appearance leads us to apply numerous skincare products to our skin every evening. However, this vanity also takes a toll on our sheets when we rest our serum-stained faces on our pillowcases.
Many of us face the problem of our beauty products ruining our bedding. Fortunately, with a few adjustments to our laundry routine, we can have both flawless skin and pristine sheets. Here’s how.
Choose a Powerful Detergent
Image Credit:
Walgreens/Amazon
Tide Ultra Stain Release is like magic when it comes to eliminating stains. If your sheets aren’t coming out of the wash as clean as you’d like, consider switching to this highly effective Tide formula. You can also try using Fast Orange Grease X Mechanic’s Laundry Detergent, a favorite among mechanics.
If That’s Not Enough, Use a Stain Treatment Product
Image Credit:
Amazon
Most of the stains caused by skincare products, particularly serums and moisturizers, fall into the grease stain category. To tackle these stubborn stains, try using household cleaning products like Pine-Sol or degreasers like Citrasolv. Apply a small amount directly to the stained area before washing.
Grease stains can be hard to spot, especially when wet. To deal with lingering stains, soak your sheets or pillowcases overnight in a solution of hot water and OxiClean before laundering. For very old or set-in stains, consider using Fels-Naptha, a bar of laundry soap, along with a toothbrush for scrubbing.
Image Credit:
Amazon
If you have sheets or pillowcases that have been through multiple dryer cycles and are still stained, don’t lose hope. Soak them overnight in a solution of hot water and OxiClean, then wash as usual. You can also try using Fels-Naptha and a toothbrush to scrub away stubborn stains.
Choose Your Sheets Wisely
When purchasing new sheets, consider the fabric content if you have an extensive skincare routine. Cotton-poly blends are the easiest to wash, while microfiber tends to hold onto stains more stubbornly.
It is important to take into account the color of the sheets, especially if you use acne treatments that have benzoyl peroxide or other ingredients that can bleach darker sheets. If you do use such a product, choose white sheets (and towels as well!) because once the color is lost, it cannot be reversed unless you are willing to dye your pillowcases again.
