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You can use the most expensive creams as much as you like, but if there is no competent skin cleansing, even the most revolutionary formulas will not be able to show their full potential. Find out how to wash your face and remove makeup using the best cleansers, according to the editors of Healthy-Food.
Why you need to cleanse your face
Even if you do not use decorative cosmetics, the following linger on your face:
remnants of cream and serum;
sebum, dead cells;
dust particles.
This “explosive mixture” does not improve the condition of the epidermis, which means that it is better to get rid of it.
Use cleansers twice a day.
Cleansing Rules
A few simple rules will help make the process delicate, but effective.
Wash your face no more than twice a day, otherwise the skin will begin to intensively produce sebum. Adjust the temperature of the water: ideally, it should be slightly warm. But contrasts and temperature changes may well lead to skin problems. Be sure to wash off any make-up remover, including micellar water.
After washing, gently pat your face dry with a towel without rubbing your skin. By the way, instead of a cloth towel, it is better to use a disposable paper one.
Don’t forget to finish cleansing by wiping your face with tonic using a cotton pad. The tonic will remove the remnants of make-up remover, restore the pH level and narrow the pores.
Answer our quiz to find out which skin cleansing regimen is right for you.
Stages of cleansing
Cleansing the skin at different times of the day is not essential, but still different.
In the morning – the minimum program: foam or gel for washing plus tonic.
In the evening, make-up removal is added to them. In addition, in the evening it is good to make cleansing masks.
Makeup Remover
Remove makeup before washing. You can do this with:
cosmetic milk or lotion;
micellar water;
special oil.
Makeup remover formulas dissolve make-up and remove it from the surface of the skin.
Washing
If you want this process to be as comfortable as possible, choose a product according to your skin type. For dry and sensitive, cream, foam or mousse are suitable. For oily – gel.
Deep Cleansing
Use clay masks and scrubs with abrasive particles no more than 1-3 times a week, depending on skin type.
Toning is an essential step in skin cleansing.
How to choose a cleanser
There are at least three selection criteria: efficiency, comfort in use, skin type. And the main one is the last one.
For dry skin, oily textures are suitable. Use milk or cosmetic cream with moisturizing ingredients.
For combination and oily skin, a gel or foam with a slight exfoliating effect is indicated. As a rule, acids are responsible for it.
Recently, even micellar water has been created for various skin types.
Types of cleansers
To eliminate impurities from the skin, many products of different formats have now been developed. Here are the main ones.
Foam for washing
Suitable for normal to combination sensitive skin as it contains ingredients that provide hydration without disturbing the pH balance.
Hyaluronic gel-foam for washing Skin Naturals, Garnier
Contains organic aloe vera and hyaluronic acid to thoroughly cleanse pores, remove impurities, sebum and make-up residue.
Brightening Cleansing Foam Pureté Thermale, Vichy
Gently cleanses the skin of impurities without disturbing the natural protective barrier. Restores a fresh complexion, suitable for removing make-up.
Gel-foam for removing makeup and cleansing the skin of the face Miel-En-Mousse, Lancôme
Upon contact with water, the gel turns into a velvety foam. Suitable for make-up removal.
Micellar water
Great for removing makeup, including eye makeup. There are micellar formulas for sensitive skin.
Micellar water for oily sensitive skin prone to imperfections “Clean Skin”, Garnier
Has a slight matting effect. Designed for oily sensitive skin prone to imperfections.
Micellar water Eau Micellaire Douceur, Lancôme
Gently removes make-up, including waterproof. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.
Micellar water for sensitive skin Pureté Thermale, Vichy
Effectively cleanses, removes makeup from the face and eyes, soothes the skin.
Shower gel
Gel texture products are more suitable for combination and oily skin. They perfectly cope with pollution, remove excess sebum, provide matting.
Micellar cleansing gel, Garnier
Removes make-up, cleanses and soothes the skin.
Soft gel-cream for washing “Absolute tenderness”, L’Oréal Paris
Effectively removes make-up and cleanses the skin, giving it freshness. Does not cause dryness.
Refreshing cleansing gel Pureté Thermale, Vichy
Removes all types of dirt and softens the effect of hard tap water.
Hydrophilic oil
The cleanser, made up of emulsifiers and oils, transforms into milk upon contact with water. Dissolves all types of make-up without disturbing the hydro-lipid film.
Gel-oil Absolue, Lancôme
Designed for dry skin, Rose Gel transforms into an oil upon application, thoroughly and gently cleansing the face of makeup and impurities.
Foaming make-up remover Biosource Total Renew Oil, Biotherm
The oil is applied to a dry face and then washed off with water. In the process, the texture changes and turns into a cleansing foam. Effectively removes make-up without drying the skin.
Scrub
It cleans pores well, evens out the surface of the skin, and has a noticeable detox effect. But even the softest scrub is not recommended to be used too often. The best option is 1-2 times a week.
Gel-scrub-mask “Clean Skin 3-in-1” cleansing, exfoliating, for oily skin, Garnier
Regulates the production of sebum, cleanses the skin, mattifies and evens out the complexion.
Soft scrub, La Roche-Posay
Gently cleanses the most sensitive skin without leaving a feeling of tightness and discomfort.
Skin cleansing devices
Ultrasonic gadgets can be used daily for thorough cleansing and light skin massage. For these devices, several types of nozzles have been developed that help solve different problems and are suitable for different skin types, including sensitive.
Skin cleanser Clarisonic MIA 2 6 times better than regular washing, cleanses the skin of makeup, including in hard-to-reach places. Suitable for both women and men, even with the most sensitive, as well as prone to rosacea and acne skin. In case of skin diseases, a preliminary consultation with a dermatologist is necessary.
Scrubs for sensitive skin
For sensitive skin, a gentle cleansing is enough, and as a care, a moisturizing cream or fluid.
On the packaging, look for the label “hypoallergenic” and “suitable for sensitive skin.”
Focus on the list of ingredients: the shorter it is, the less risk of irritation and redness. It is good if the formula contains thermal water, bisabolol, allantoin, squalene or its derivatives.
Keep in mind: natural oils, strong fragrances and dyes are not good for sensitive skin.
Use deep cleansing masks no more than once a week.
Salon face cleaning
In the cosmetologist’s office, you will be offered several methods of cleansing at once, consider their features.
Manual cleaning
The most common method is manual cleaning. It is carried out mainly in cases where hardware methods lose in effectiveness. For example, with comedones, whiteheads, sebaceous plugs. The cosmetologist removes them using special tools, such as metal spoons and loops.
Brossage
This is a mechanical cleaning, in which the beautician uses various brush heads, choosing the right one for the patient’s skin type and depending on the problems that need to be solved.
Vacuum cleaning
A special nozzle literally sucks out impurities from the pores.
Among the main contraindications to any type of facial cleansing:
inflammation and rashes;
diseases, including skin diseases (for example, eczema, dermatitis, herpes);
allergy;
vascular network and rosacea.