The skin is the first protective barrier of the body , it hosts many beneficial bacteria that protect us from many aggressors such as viruses, parasites, bad bacteria. The skin on our face is often exposed and abused. Our skin is not insensitive to its environment: pollution, make-up, dirt, dust, excess cream , cold wind, scorching sun… can lead to imperfections, redness and a dull complexion. These external aggressions are not the only ones to affect the beauty of the skin . The skin, a living organ, also produces its own waste such as perspiration, sebum, dead cells, toxins. Not eliminated, this waste marks the face: the epidermis loses its radiance, the skin texture is less refined, the complexion becomes dull, excess sebum and imperfections can become more frequent. All these aggressions alter the quality of the skin and accelerate skin ageing .
Cleansing your face is a simple and effective way to prevent blemishes by avoiding the accumulation of all kinds of residue on the face. Clean and cleansed, the skin breathes and better absorbs topical care, moisturizing creams, nourishing care or treatment products. Makeup also appreciates cleansed skin, it tends to stay on better on clean skin. If you wear makeup regularly, also remember to remove makeup properly and cleanse your skin thoroughly. This step frees the epidermis from traces of perspiration, eliminates dead skin cells and excess sebum. For the cleaning ritual to be properly executed, we take the time to adopt the right gestures.
To properly cleanse your face, you adapt your gestures to the needs of your skin and your lifestyle. Remember that a good cleaning is done daily, morning and evening. The objective is to eliminate all impurities, toxins and sebum deposited on the surface of the skin. Cleansing must respect the hydrolipidic film , a fragile barrier that protects the epidermis against attacks.
Morning cleansing eliminates toxins and sebum accumulated during the night, the skin is gently awakened for a fresh complexion all day long. A light cleaning may suffice. In the evening , it is best to give your skin a deep cleansing, start by removing make-up before cleaning your face carefully to remove perspiration, dust or pollution.
To properly cleanse your skin, you avoid stripping it, this fragile protective layer likes softness. Techniques that are too abrasive should be avoided, no more scrubs or daily masks. We also remember that all skin types do not have the same needs: food, smoking, stress, fatigue, sun… impact our epidermis. We remain attentive to the needs of our skin and we turn to the appropriate products and cosmetics.
Regardless of the nature of your skin, normal, combination, dry or oily, make-up removal is essential. Balms , micellar waters or cleansing oils are a good option to remove all traces of makeup, even waterproof products. Oily products remove excess fatty residues without attacking the hydrolipidic film. You can apply the cleansing oil directly on the face, starting with the eyes, massage with your fingertips in circular movements , do not forget to massage your eyelashes. Then remove make-up from the rest of the face, using your fingers or a cotton ball depending on the option chosen.
How you should cleanse your skin depends on the stage of makeup removal. If you don't wear any makeup, you can simply cleanse your skin. If you like vegetable oil or make-up remover oil to remove all traces of make-up, you can continue cleaning your skin with a tonic lotion that eliminates greasy residue. If you prefer micellar water as a make-up remover, thermal water is perfect for cleaning your skin afterwards: it removes the last residues of make-up as well as the surfactants present in micellar water. If you prefer to remove your makeup with a cleansing milk or lotion, the light foaming cleanser is perfect for cleansing the skin.
To cleanse your skin, you can use a cotton pad, your fingers or a Konjac sponge , the rule is to always choose gentle cleansing products.
If your skin is combination to oily, insist more on the T zone of the face, forehead, nose and chin. Cleanse without attacking, the gentle cleanser such as a purifying hydrosol can be adapted. If your skin is dry, choose cleansing oils . As for mature skin, they can turn to micellar water or floral water .
Cleaning always ends with a good rinse : then rinse thoroughly with clear, cold water, always gently, and use a clean towel to gently pat your face and dry it.
It is only when the skin is cleansed and properly cleansed that it can receive care. Hydration is essential to preserve the protective film of the skin. Lotions or serums can be suitable for combination to oily skin, dry or atopic skin will prefer creamy textures and nourishing products such as creams , lotions or milks . To properly apply the product, it is penetrated by a delicate massage and circular movements.
From time to time, you can offer your face more in-depth care such as exfoliation or the application of masks . Chemical, enzymatic or mechanical, we choose the exfoliation according to our skin type. Masks can hydrate, exfoliate, nourish skin or tighten pores. Treatments in clinics or institutes , such as Hydrafacial, can complete skin care and deeply cleanse the epidermis.
