The reason why you shouldn't sleep with a thick layer of moisturizer on your face

Whoa, I seriously didn't know that

I used to apply Vaseline before bed whenever my skin felt dry, so it's a bit of a shock to hear that isn't the answer.

"Ranked #1 for the most harmful TikTok-origin beauty tip of 2022! It is a skincare routine that involves rolling a thick, mucilaginous moisturizer onto the face before going to sleep. Vaseline is primarily used for this product. Can rubbing a generous amount of Vaseline, which provides sufficient hydration with just a small amount, really alleviate facial dryness? The answer is 'NO'! In particular, Vaseline only acts as a barrier to prevent moisture from drying out at the skin barrier; it does not penetrate deep into the skin. On the contrary, it can clog pores while you sleep, potentially causing acne or various irritations. (Source: https://www.elle.co.kr/article/71254)"