Why is facial cleansing so important?
Every day a series of agents such as make-up, sweat, pollution, toxic gases, free radicals and dust deposit and accumulate on the skin of our face: harmful impurities that nestle on the outermost layer of the skin, clogging its pores and creating dehydration and aging.
Proper facial cleansing must therefore become a daily routine to purify the skin from all aggressive external agents present in the environment.
But the benefits of regular facial cleansing are not limited to the elimination of dirt accumulated during the day:
- Facial cleansing increases skin hydration : clean skin maintains a correct pH value.
- With daily cleansing of the face, skin care products will be able to absorb more effectively.
This is why thorough cleansing of our face is essential. But how to cleanse the skin adequately to eliminate all the harmful agents that accumulate there?
By following our advice, you will be able to dedicate yourself to do-it-yourself facial cleansing, obtaining excellent results and guaranteeing your skin a deep hygiene that will keep it bright and young.
How to do facial cleansing at home?
A do-it-yourself facial cleansing is really effective, if you dedicate the right time and due attention to this operation. In the meantime, we list what you need to clean your face every day:
- Facial cleanser suitable for your skin type
- Facial scrub or brush
- Tonic
- Moisturizing
- Face mask suitable for your skin
- Cotton
- Soft towels
1 – Choose the right temperature for the water
Wash your face with hot water or cold water? In winter you will be tempted to wash your face with very hot water and in summer cold water is more desirable to cool you down.
Extreme water temperatures can have undesirable effects on your skin: very hot water can dry out your skin and make it very sensitive; very cold water will not give any benefit, at best it can be comfortable.
Clean your face by washing it with warm water - this is the best method.
2 – Choose the ideal cleanser for your skin
Which cleanser to clean your face ?
Choose one that suits your skin type – you'll find them for dry skin, oily skin, or sensitive skin.
- Cleanser for oily skin : Try a cleansing oil. It seems a contradiction, yet the cleansing oil, applied by massaging the skin, eliminates impurities and leaves the skin shiny and hydrated.
- Cleanser for dry and sensitive skin : The best cleanser for this skin type is a gentle, moisturizing product, such as micellar water .
3 – Cleanse your face
Pour a little cleanser into your hands and gently massage your face in circular motions. If necessary, add some warm water. The action of the detergent will eliminate the accumulated toxic residues and dissolve the dirt.
Rinse with plenty of water and pat your face dry, leaving it still damp.
4 – Exfoliate your face with a snail slime scrub
Exfoliation is a very important step in cleansing your face because it removes dead skin cells present on the outer layer. Thanks to exfoliation, skin care products will be able to penetrate and perform their function.
Use a scrub on the skin of the face , you can also use a snail slime product, still damp, performing circular and delicate movements for a few minutes. Don't apply too much pressure or you can irritate the skin. Finally rinse with warm water.
5 – Open the pores of the skin with the steam
Why use steam for facial cleansing ? The steam will remove toxins from the skin, deeply cleansing it and eliminating blackheads and whiteheads.
Take a saucepan and heat the water to boiling. Then cover your face with a towel and hold it a few centimeters from the saucepan. Do this "steam bath" for 5 minutes.
Finally, pat your face dry with a soft towel.
6 – Apply a facial mask
Here is another important step for cleansing your face. Applying a facial mask will make your skin soft, improving its tone. The wrap also has a beneficial and relaxing effect on the skin.
Choose a face mask that suits your skin , there are different types. Apply the compress evenly on your face and leave it until it dries. It usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Once dry, wash the mask with room temperature water and dry your face.
7 – Moisturize your face with a snail slime cream
It's time to moisturize your face skin . Apply a nourishing cream – there are snail slime moisturizers , for example – and massage the skin of the face with light movements. Gradually the skin will become soft to the touch and more luminous and refreshed.
Choose a moisturizer that's right for your skin . For example, for dry skin you can use face butter, while for oily skin you will find a gel-based cream. Also pay attention to the type of cream: there are day creams and night creams.
- A day moisturizer protects your skin from the attacks of external agents, including the action of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
- Night creams , on the other hand, restore the natural levels of your skin and are part, as you have read, of one of the steps for a complete cleansing of the face at the end of the day.
For the skin around the eyes, on the other hand, you'll need to use a very delicate cream that doesn't cause irritation.
How to take care of your skin after cleansing your face
Now that you've followed the advice on do-it-yourself facial cleansing , all you have to do is continue to take care of your skin every day , especially protecting it from the harmful rays of the sun and cold winter air.
Your skin, after this cleansing, is more sensitive, so it needs more tricks to keep it healthy, glowing and thus maximize the treatment you have done.
Here are some tips you can follow to take care of your skin after cleansing your face :
- Don't scrub your face excessively with exfoliating packets or scrubs for the next few days, or you risk irritating and reddening your skin.
- Do not use aggressive or cheap cleaning agents . Always use delicate cleansers suitable for your skin type.
- There is no need to take another steam bath the next day: the pores of your face are already open with the treatment you have done.
- Always keep your skin well hydrated , not only with creams, but also by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
- After cleansing your face , do not subject your skin to "aggressive" treatments such as lasers or waxes.
- Don't pick at the skin on your face , such as picking pimples, as this could cause breakouts.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol - they contain chemicals that are harmful to the skin.
- Have a balanced diet , including fruit and vegetables and avoiding fatty foods.
Remember that facial skin is continuously exposed to the environment (not counting the makeup you apply every day): that's why you have to take care of it every day.
