Cleansing really is without a doubt the most important step in taking care of your skin. Why? Because it's the basis for good skin. Skin that's not cleansed properly is prone to getting clogged resulting in blemishes, uneven skin tone and texture.
Once upon a time I would go to bed and leave my make up. Why? Because I was too lazy and didn't realise the impact that was having on my skin. No wonder it was rough and prone to blemishes.
I've seen the light of day and 99% of the time I cleanse my face night and day. Now I actually enjoy cleansing and how great my face feels afterwards.
The secret is to be gentle. Gentle, but thorough. I use a variety of cleansing products depending on that time of the day and the muck I'm trying to remove.
If I'm just cleansing my face that has no makeup on it, I will use one of the following products. I apply them to a dry face and gently rub them in for a good 30-60 seconds. I remove the cleanser with a warm, damp face washer. Don't forget to also cleanse your neck and your chest.
For a single cleanse I use either:
First Aid Beauty Milk Oil Conditioning Cleanser - available online from Sephora Australia, Beauty Bay or Look Fantastic $25.40-$52
Paula's Choice Hydralight One Step Face Cleanser - available online from Paula's Choice Australia $20.30 (this product will be replaced shortly with the Calm range)
I'm just about to start this one - Paula's Choice Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser (because it's similar to the above one but contains some anti-ageing ingredients) $33
If my face is covered in makeup and sunscreen I will pull out the big guns - a three-step process.
Firstly to remove my eye makeup I will use the following on a cotton pad:
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution - available from Priceline $21-43 (always aiming to purchase when Priceline has 40% off)
Secondly I get out the balm cleanser and remove my face makeup and sunscreen. I use:
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm - available from David Jones or Myer $55
I apply it to a dry face, massage it in and remove it with a warm, damp face washer (flannel).
Thirdly it's time to now clean the skin. I repeat with the products mentioned above:
By now my skin feels completely refreshed and ready for the next step in my routine.
Please note these products suit my normal to combination/oily skin. They have a very light texture and are often in a very light formula and/or a gel consistency. If you have normal skin, a cleanser in a lotion formula would be a better choice. If you have dry skin, a cream cleanser would be better for you.
Next week I will talk about Step 2 - Toning.
Until next time xx
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