So here it comes the first basic thing one must follow every day. You all know it well. It’s cleansing. Keeping skin clean is very important. So do you know how to cleanse? How often should you do that? What kind of cleanser is suitable for you? What is the method you follow? For that first of all you should be aware of what type of skin you have. Check if your skin is dry or combination or oily.
So irrespective of the skin type, let us first see the most common mistakes people tend to do while cleansing.
Most people still think that using soap for face is enough. Won’t it clean your face? Soap is made for body skin and not for facial skin. Your facial skin is 10 times thin and sensitive than your body skin. So now think if soap does its work for body skin, then how can it be good for facial skin? So you should choose a good cleanser depending on your skin.
1. Most people choose a face wash which foams well and makes your skin little dry which means it’s clean. It may be but it’s drying your skin also. It even doesn’t mean that a mild face wash doesn’t clean properly. So choose wisely.
2. Many use a common towel for the entire family which is not at all hygienic. Each person should have a separate towel. In fact you should have a separate towel or a napkin for your face. Don’t use the same towel for your body and face. Also see that your towel is soft not rough on your face. Many rub the towel to dry face which is totally bad for your skin. Do not do that.
3. Many cleanse their face when they remember and very irregularly. You should cleanse regularly. If you are using a face wash, make a habit to wash your face as soon as you wake up and before going to sleep. It is very important to clean your skin before bed else the oil and dirt will clog the pores and you’ll get bumps. If you are using cleansing milk, then cleanse before applying anything on your face and remove the makeup with it before going to sleep.
4. Don’t wash your face so often. It isn't that good for you. Cleansing once in a day is good. Also you can use face washes twice in a day. Splash some water on your face to remove the excess oil every two to four hours.
5. Always keep a napkin or cleansing tissues with you so that you can simply wipe the excess oil. Dry skin beauties may not need them much. It also depends on the weather or the environment you live in.
6. Wash your hands first and then wash your face. Do not put your hands on your face directly. Also your face wash first cleans your hands and then goes to your face, isn’t it? So think that you are wasting your face wash.
7. Wash your face with lukewarm water. Cold or hot water will only irritate or harm your skin.
Rinsing well is really important. These products dry out the skin and thus it should be removed properly. Else it’ll clog your skin pores. Rinse well and remove the entire cleanser from your skin.
Don’t forget to moisturize your face after cleansing when it’s still damp to lock the moisture well. Don’t leave the face after cleansing else it’ll become dry and attracts dirt fast and very easily.