Cleansing
The reason of washing/cleansing is to remove dirt, makeup, contaminants from the surface of the skin. The right cleansing not only removes impurities but also clears the way for the access of active ingredients you may want to apply after that step. Cleansing may be helpful or harmful, depending on how you do it.
Most people should cleanse their face twice a day, typically in the morning and before going to bed at night. It is most excellent would be to use warm water and a mild cleanser (free of harsh detergents, soaps, alcohol or other irritants). Here are the key steps and recommendations to trail:
o Gently put cleanser all over your face with your fingertips for about 30 seconds
o Splash running warm water in your face several times to rinse the cleanser. Do not wash your face with direct water stream.
o Take a clean towel and softly touch your face. Make sure it remains moist.
o Apply a moisturizer or an active skin care product to the clean and moist skin. Massage product into your skin by softly tapping with your fingertips until it is absorbed.
o Cleansers differ by the amount and types of detergents, moisturizers and other ingredients. Choosing the right type cleanser depends on your skin type. But whatever your skin type may be, keep away from cleansers with harsh detergents (such as sodium lauryl sulfate and its analogs), soap and alcohol.
