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If there’s anyone who has great control of your skin’s health and quality, it’s you. While some may say that your genes play a big role in such aspects, most of it has to be attributed to your lifestyle, routine, and the way you cleanse your skin. Regardless of age and gender, you’re doing your skin a huge favor by properly cleansing it.
Each of you has your own skincare routine, with some only having a three-step routine and others following a ten-step routine. But among the many steps you may opt for, cleansing is the most critical one. If you do it properly, you can eliminate dirt, dust, grime, and dead surface skin cells. Proper cleaning will also keep your skin pores free from clogs and improve the blood circulation in your face.
However, cleaning your skin is not only done with water and any type of soap you find in the bathroom. To help you get it right, here are six steps to perfectly clean your skin and reveal its natural glow:
Step 1: Start With Your Hands
The best tool you can use to clean your face and skin is no other than your hands. While washcloths and scrubs may sound tempting and more efficient, they can sometimes be too rough and abrasive on your skin, stripping off its natural oils and harming healthy cells. So when cleansing your face, start by washing your hands first. Cleaning your face with unclean hands will only lead to more dirt being pushed into your skin.
Step 2: Remove Makeup
You may hear some commercials about cleansers out there claiming that they can also work as a makeup remover. While some of it may be true, it’s a better idea if you put effort into removing all the makeup on your own before washing up. It can be as simple as taking off your false eyelashes and wiping off your eyebrow product, lipstick, and eye shadow. Doing this will make your face cleanser more effective as it can quickly penetrate deep into your skin instead of getting stuck together with the makeup.
Step 3: Cleanse Your Skin
With your makeup off and your hands ready, it’s time to cleanse your skin. Preferably, wash your face no more than twice a day unless you’ve exposed yourself to excessive dirt and pollution. Cleansing your skin too often in a day will only leave you with dry and rough skin. To do it right, take note of these steps:
- Use lukewarm water and a purifying cleanser to wash your face. Lukewarm water will help remove dirt and grime a lot more easily.
- Invest in a cleanser that’s suitable for your skin type. Avoid using traditional soap as it can be too harsh for your skin, specifically your face.
- Avoid scrubbing your face with the cleanser. Instead, massage it in a circular motion while focusing on your jawline, hairline, and T-zone. Do this for at least 30 to 60 seconds per area for a thorough clean. If you’re worried about clogged pores, you can clear pores with an exfoliating toner later on after the cleansing process is complete.
- Lastly, you can rinse it all off with a splash of lukewarm water. The lukewarm water is enough to loosen up the cleanser and dirt from your pores.
Step 4: Pat Dry
Remember that your face is delicate, which means you need to be mindful of anything you use to touch or come in contact with it. After the whole cleansing process, take out a clean and soft towel and use it to pat your face dry. Bring out a fresh, clean towel every time you wash your face, and avoid using the same towel you use in drying off your hair or body. Furthermore, avoid rubbing the towel too hard on your face as it could cause irritation.
Step 5: Apply Toner
After cleansing and drying, your skin may now feel cleaner and tighter, signaling that it’s prepared to receive nutrients from other skincare products. Now, it’s time to take out your toner, which helps nourish and hydrate your skin. You can apply it with a cotton ball or pad. Then, distribute it evenly on your face, especially on your T-zone.
Step 6: Moisturize
Moisturizing your skin regularly is essential to keep it hydrated both day and night. Keep in mind that dry skin leads to oilier skin. When moisturizing during the day, use a lighter product to protect and hydrate your skin while you’re out for the day. When doing so at night, you may use a heavier moisturizer as this’ll help repair, rejuvenate, and restore moisture in your skin while you’re getting your beauty sleep.
Moreover, don’t forget to evenly moisturize your under-eye area as it’s the most prone to wrinkles and dryness. Aside from moisturizer, you can go for an eye cream and pat it on lightly to prevent or reduce the appearance of wrinkles around your eyes.
Takeaway
As you can see, cleaning your skin perfectly doesn’t need to be complicated as long as you’re using the right products and you stay consistent. Follow the steps above and pair them with the right beauty products so you can be a step closer to attaining beautiful and healthy skin every day.
