The power of cleansing

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At the end of a long day, nothing feels quite as good as cleansing your face. Removing every trace of dirt, sweat, and makeup allows the skin to breathe, repair, and renew itself. Having a spotless surface also helps your other skin care products penetrate your skin more deeply and perform their tasks more efficiently. As the first step in your skincare ritual, it’s important to nail this part before even thinking about your serums and anti-aging creams. Here, I’ll show you how to pick the right one for you and include tips on how to cleanse your skin properly. Using the right cleanser for your skin type and concern is equally important as knowing how to use it properly to maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin.

Slide 2: The Proper Way to Cleanse

Have you ever heard the term “double cleansing”? “double cleansing” is a method in which removing makeup and washing your face are two separate steps (and facial wipes do not count). “The first step is to take off your makeup. This is the step in which you would typically use a cleansing oil,” “The second step is to use a face wash to remove all the excess sebum, dirt, and makeup you loosened up on the first step. This leaves your skin fresh and perfectly prepped to absorb your skin regimen.”

The best way to thoroughly remove pore-clogging impurities from your skin is to remove your makeup first, then wash your face with the appropriate cleanser. I’ve broken this down further in three easy steps:

STEP 1: REMOVE YOUR MAKEUP

Choose your poison. Some people prefer a traditional oil-based makeup remover, while some opt for a cleansing oil, a micellar/cleansing water, or cleansing wipes. This step is particularly important if you wear waterproof makeup.

STEP 2: WASH YOUR FACE

Place a small amount of your chosen cleanser into your hands and emulsify with lukewarm water. Massage it onto your skin using circular motions for at least 30 seconds. Make sure you cover a lot of ground, including commonly missed areas like along the hairline, below your ears, the front and back of your neck, and your décolletage.

STEP 3: RINSE AND PAT DRY

Remember to rinse your face with warm water, not hot. Once done, gently pat (instead of rubbing) your skin with a clean, dry towel.

Experts have different opinions about how often you should wash your face. My advice?

Listen to your skin. Some skin types can benefit from a twice-a-day, morning, and night cleansing routine to control excess oil and shine, while the same routine can make others dry and tight. As a general rule: Wash your face at night, and never sleep with your makeup on.

Slide 3: The Different Types of Cleansers

With so many cleansing options available, and with each one touting different benefits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and swayed by false marketing claims. Knowing the difference between each type allows you to filter your options and makes the hunt for the perfect cleanser a whole lot easier. A quick note for normal skin types: You can pretty much try any type of cleanser as long as your skin tolerates it.

  1. CREAM CLEANSERS

Cream cleansers are usually thick, and creamy and contain moisturizing ingredients like botanical oils. They gently cleanse your skin without stripping it of its natural oils.

Cream cleansers can also come in the form of “milk” or “lotion.”

IDEAL FOR: Dry and Sensitive Skin

  1. GEL CLEANSERS

Gel cleansers are clear and, as the name suggests, have a gel-like consistency. Generally designed for deep cleansing, they are effective at decongesting clogged pores, removing excess oil, and killing acne-causing bacteria, thanks to their antiseptic and exfoliating properties.

IDEAL FOR: Oily and Combination Skin

  1. FOAM CLEANSERS

Foam cleansers are lightweight cleansers that start as cream or gel and burst into a rich, foamy lather. This type of cleanser removes excess oil as effectively as gel cleansers.

IDEAL FOR: Oily and Combination Skin

  1. OIL CLEANSERS

Washing your skin with oil may sound like a recipe for breakouts, especially if you have oily skin, but most experts disagree. An oil cleanser is a gentle way of removing pore-clogging debris including waterproof makeup without drying your skin.

IDEAL FOR: All Skin Types

Slide 4: The New Crop of Cleansers

Need more cleansing options? The new breed of cleansers utilizes unique ingredients that promise to give you the same squeaky-clean look without leaving your skin tight and dry.

  1. CLAY CLEANSERS

Known for their absorbing power, clay cleansers purify your skin by drawing out excess oil and toxins from your pores.

IDEAL FOR: Oily and Combination Skin

  1. CLEANSING BALMS

These cleansers come in the form of wax and melt into an oil-like consistency. They’re usually followed by washing your face with a separate cleanser.

IDEAL FOR: Dry and Sensitive Skin

  1. MICELLAR CLEANSERS

Originating in France, micellar waters feature “mi- celles” or tiny oil molecules suspended in soft water that attracts oil, dirt, and makeup. Another great thing about them is that you don’t need to rinse them off with water.

IDEAL FOR: Dry and Sensitive Skin

  1. CLEANSING CLOTHS, MITTS AND SPONGES

There are cleansing wipes, and then there are cleansing cloths, mitts, and sponges. These cleansers

are made with special fibers some are plant-derived and don’t require the use of any traditional cleansers to thoroughly remove impurities while also sloughing off dead skin cells. A few examples are muslin cloths, kassa/kessa mitts, and konja sponges.

IDEAL FOR: Oily and Combination Skin

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Rebecca
August 22, 2021

Great tips! I’ve just discovered your Youtube channel, and I love it! Thanks for sharing your content and the day and life of a designer.

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Sandy
August 22, 2021

Thanks so much for the tips both in the blog and on your YouTube channel. As a new Interior Design student, I find them to be incredibly helpful, interesting, and inspirational. Keep up the great work!

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August 22, 2021

I love reading your blogs and watching your video. I am really impressed by the way you are doing business and I am just inspired by it!

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