Day by day, more and more is being said about the importance of proper skincare, and face cleansing is a mandatory part of the daily routine. To remove all your doubts and demystify misconceptions, we will present all the most important guidelines for facial cleansing treatments.
Proper and regular facial cleansing is key to healthy, radiant, and beautiful skin. It is not reserved only for women, despite the fact that they put on makeup more often. Regular facial cleansing is necessary, despite the fact you use makeup or not, because our skin is exposed to various impurities from the external environment every day. It is part of daily hygiene, but also the first step in proper facial care.
Facial cleansing in beauty salons is a very popular treatment and involves the use of various products, as well as different techniques. You can choose between: so-called hygienic treatment, deep cleansing, ultrasonic, laser facial cleansing, and other popular methods. The classic treatment is very simple in itself and each of us can practice it at home.
In fact, regular skin cleansing should be part of the routine of every individual. For this, you need: a makeup remover, if you use it (cosmetic wipes, micellar water, cotton pads…); gel, foam, milk or other facial cleanser; scrub (if necessary, two to three times a week), you can additionally use a device and equipment for skin cleansing (brushes, cosmetic sponges, etc.), face wash and a soft towel.
By cleaning the face, you:
- remove dirt, dust, sebum, and other impurities that accumulate on the skin daily;
- remove makeup, residues of SPF creams, and other facial care products;
- reduce the appearance of redness, pimples, and similar unwanted changes;
- prepare the skin for further care steps and the application of serums, creams, makeup.
As a rule, after cleansing, next is toning of the face, in order to establish a natural pH balance and provide additional facial purifying (remove particles that are not soluble in water, such as scale), and soothe the skin. Only then are serums, creams, and similar cosmetic products applied. It is very important to make a distinction between cosmetics for skin cleansing and facial tonics.
When, How and How Often Is Facial Cleansing Done
It is recommended to use facial skin cleansing products daily, twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. Facial cleansing is the step with which you should start every care routine, as well as makeup.
Evening cleansing, usually before bedtime, removes makeup, impurities that have accumulated during the day, sweat, dust, excess sebum. Even if you do not wear makeup, do not skip this step. If you use waterproof makeup, it is desirable to apply the so-called double cleansing treatment. This implies: 1) removing makeup with an oily agent, which provides efficient and easy removal of waterproof makeup and 2) additional facial cleansing with a mild water-based agent.
It is known that the skin regenerates overnight, so morning cleansing removes sebum, residues of creams and other products used for night face care, as well as the surface layer of dead cells.
As a rule, a skin cleansing product is applied to slightly moist skin and massaged with gentle, circular movements until a lather is formed. It is advised that the movements are directed upwards, as well as when applying creams, to further stimulate the circulation.
For application and massage, devices with brushes intended for cleansing and facial massage, as well as brushes with synthetic fibers or silicone needles, cotton pads, gloves, or fingers can be used. If you apply and massage the product with your fingers, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly beforehand.
After using the skin cleansing product, it is necessary to rinse the face with lukewarm water, especially taking care of the area near the hair. Then it is necessary to dry the skin with a towel, with gentle, tapping movements, i.e., pick up excess water. Make sure that the towel is always clean, dry, and soft. Avoid rough fabrics and aggressive rubbing of the skin.
Final Point about Face Cleansing
In the end, let us sum up everything. If you want to have radiant, velvety, smooth, refreshed, and healthy facial skin, regular cleansing (once or twice a day) is mandatory, as is the daily use of a moisturizing cream. Do not forget, creams are always applied to clean skin, because only then all their advantages can be properly utilized. If you avoid cleansing treatments, dead cells, makeup residues, and other cosmetic products that block the penetration of nutrients from creams and serums into the deeper layers of the skin can accumulate on the surface of the face. Therefore, their effect will be almost invisible. So, start and end each day: by cleansing, toning, and hydrating your facial skin.
How often do you practice facial skin cleansing and in what way? If you have any doubts or any questions about this topic, write to us in the comments.