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My boyfriend is like, You look like youre out of a scene of a scary movie.
WhenChristi goes to bed, shes barely recognizable.
As for her husband on these nights?
The chance of them having sex that night is zero.
On the platform, people have multi-step processes, and creators proudly show off their intricate routines.
But does a serious commitment to skin care come at a cost to their sex lives?
reads one comment with more than 4,000 likes on amorning shed tutorial.
While semi-intrusive, its a fair curiosity.
I just know that one wrong move, and its game over.
Some experts see her point.
All blemishes are related to bacteria being trapped in pores, she says.
Youll want to prevent any unnecessary bacteria transfer from hands to your face.
Extra sweat or contact with sheets that arent freshly washed should also be avoided, she advises.
), many women have figured out how to keep their skin and sex lives in balance.
After our first sleepover, I started bringing all my products over, she says.
Now, nearly a year later, hes hopped on the bandwagon with her.
Over the summer, she made him do asheet mask on a flighthome to target his sunburn.
He is such a golden retriever, so he was definitely on board, she says.
He doesnt love that part.
But it doesnt take any serious toll on their physical connection, she says.
Skin care to me is self-care, and nothing is too extra to the right person.
Forget about letting them see you without makeup on.
Now, its about letting them see what happens afterthe makeup comes off.
Scruff means hugs are off-limits, too.
Even if its just on my neck or my chest, its not good.
A few gentle reminders later and its become second nature to him.
The slightest self-care game can impact even simple displays of affection.
Amit, 26, says her boyfriend hates how lip products feel.
If he sees that I even have Vaseline on, hell give me the skimpiest kiss ever.
She has told him to get over it, and sometimes hell put his own preferences aside.
When before-bed habits become more complicated, the hot and heavy energy can fizzle.
Christi says her husband isnt even in the mood by the time she finishes her sometimes 20-step routine.
He just kind of knows.
While it may interfere with their physical intimacy at times, her husband doesnt mind.
I dont mind doing it at 1, 2, 3 in the morning.
Amit keeps a quick fix on her nightstand for afterward.
If he does [initiate sex], I will usehydrochlorous [acid] sprayright away, she says.
Shes convinced him it really works; sometimes, she says, he asks for a spritz too.
you’re able to maintain your skins complexion and keep physical touch in play, she says.
Christis husband has shown her skin care trends hes seen pop up on his own FYP.
Amits boyfriend was inspired to moisturize daily in the winter.
Morgan is on the hunt for the perfect beginner skin care kit to get her boyfriend for Christmas.
While physical connection might be off-limits with complex skin routines, emotional closeness comes with ease.
Supple skin and a thriving relationship?
