Facial cleansing at home [3 stages]: what and how to clean

Why do you need to cleanse your face every day?

For girls who have dry or normal skin, it sometimes seems that only oily skin that is prone to blackheads, rashes and other unpleasant phenomena needs to be cleansed daily. In the meantime, proper cleansing should be part of your daily skin care routine for any type of face – and here’s why.

  1. Natural life processes of the skin: keratinized particles of the epidermis, sebum secretions and other traces of skin vital activity cannot always be washed off with ordinary water – at the same time they must be removed from the surface of the skin in time.
  2. “Consequences” of women’s beauty routines: remnants of cosmetics and sunscreens, traces of makeup mixed with sebum and / or sweat – all this must be removed from the skin in the evenings, giving it the opportunity for overnight recovery.
  3. Unfavorable external conditions: Household pollution, exhaust particles, toxins and other traces of urban life can settle on the skin, clogging pores and not always giving in to simple washing with water.

Signs of poor skin cleansing

How to understand that the skin needs more thorough and effective cleansing? You can look for the following signs:

  • dull, gray or “earthy” complexion;
  • uneven skin relief, roughness, “bumpiness”;
  • enlarged pores, unpleasant shine, greasy feeling when touched;
  • the presence of small rashes, black dots and other imperfections.

How to refresh and cleanse the skin of the face

In this section, we will describe step by step the stages of cleansing the skin of the face and offer a clear sequence of actions. We will show you exactly how to cleanse your face every day.

Pre-cleansing and make-up removal

The first stage involves the removal of traces of its vital activity, household pollution and makeup residues from the skin. It should be carried out not only in the evening, but also in the morning – as our skin is actively working at night.

At this stage, you can use micellar water, lotion, tonic or make-up remover wipes (express options).

Washing (basic cleansing)

This is one of the most important stages of facial care, which involves intensive cleansing of the skin of the face. For example:

  • removal of excess sebum from the surface of the epidermis;
  • cleansing the pores from the remaining impurities;
  • removal of dead skin particles.

Here it is important to choose a cleanser that is suitable for the type of skin, to avoid overdrying or breaking the protective barrier.

Additional cleansing (if needed)

If the skin looks dry and uneven, feels rough and rough, it may need additional cleansing and exfoliation of the top layer. To do this, you can periodically use mild acid-based peels, or choose a cleanser containing exfoliating components.

After completing all the stages of cleansing, you can proceed to toning the skin of the face, nourishing and moisturizing it.

Features of cleansing skin of different types

Let’s talk about how you can cleanse your face depending on your skin type – after all, this is one of the important factors that affect the “recipe” for proper cleansing.

Oily skin

The main thing to remember in the process of cleansing oily skin of the face: do not give in to the temptation to clean the skin “to a squeak”. The complete removal of sebum from the surface of the skin (“degreasing”) can, on the contrary, lead to even more sebum production.

It is better to choose specialized cleansers for oily skin that gently remove excess sebum without overdrying the skin and without violating its protective properties. They may also contain additional ingredients to help soothe and hydrate the skin.

Dry skin

Cleansing of dry skin should be especially gentle and gentle, aimed at maintaining its moisture and strengthening its protective functions. Try to choose products that not only gently cleanse, but also intensively moisturize dry skin, maintaining its protective barrier.

Normal skin

To cleanse normal skin, it is enough to choose products suitable for this type of skin (pay attention to the notes on the package), and do not forget about regular exfoliation of dead particles.

Basic rules for skin cleansing

Let’s talk about what basic recommendations can be useful to those who are thinking about how to cleanse the skin of the face at home quickly and effectively, and at the same time we will debunk some myths about washing.

  1. Choose your cleanser according to your skin type. Do not think that products for oily skin “cleanse better”, and for dry skin – “the most gentle.” The use of inappropriate products can, on the contrary, worsen the condition of the skin.
  2. Do not use for washing and cleansing a product that cleanses the skin “to a squeak”. Yes, it gives that very feeling of supposedly clean skin … However, as a rule, such cleansing dries the skin very aggressively, and can disrupt its pH balance and protective properties.
  3. Washing too often is also not worth it – this can lead to a violation of the hydrolipid balance of the skin and provoke its dehydration. It is enough to gradually cleanse the skin in the morning and evening.
  4. It is recommended to use warm water for washing. Too hot water can dry out the skin and stimulate the active work of the sebaceous glands – which, in turn, can affect the lipid balance.
  5. Try to use intensive cleansing products (masks, belongings and peels) no more than 1-2 times a week. Remember that too frequent use is unlikely to benefit the skin – rather, it can lead to dryness and a violation of the water-fat balance.

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