How to cleanse your face
Published on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 under All Categories, Blog
How to cleanse your face correctly.
When I ask people ‘ do you cleanse your skin?’ the reply I often hear is ‘Yes I use a make-up wipe every night to remove my make-up’. This is great, at least they are removing their make-up at night and not going to bed with a full face on.
However, this is not cleansing your skin. The best way for me to explain is liking it to washing dishes.. (bear with me here!) you wouldn’t just rinse a dirty plate/dish under a tap then eat of it, would you? You’d rinse it then wash it with fairy liquid or put it in the dishwasher, yeah? Ok most people would. Or if you had dirty hands you’d maybe rinse them under the tap to get the muck off then you’d lather up with some soap and then rinse them?
It’s the same with your face. When cleansing your face you should always cleanse twice. Once to remove your make-up or to remove general daily build up (moisturisers, environmental pollution, bacteria from touching your face). And the second time to CLEAN the skin itself.
Once your skin is squeaky clean you can then go on to apply your daytime/night time products.
Picking a cleanser suited to your skin.
If your skin is oily you may prefer to use a cleanser that lathers or is lighter in texture, maybe with tea tree, if your skin is dry you may prefer a cream based cleanser and if you have sensitive skin you may want to use something that has calming ingredients. Whatever you use make sure it’s a good quality product that is not too harsh. You can always book a free consultation with us and we can help you pick the best one for your skin, I’ve put some recommendations at the bottom of this post.
Toners
This is a product that comes up a lot in conversation. Do we need a toner? In short, no. It is a way of completing a double cleanse, cleansing once with a cleanser and then cleansing again with a toner. But toners are often too astringent/harsh on the skin and strip it of some barrier function. Avoid toners if you can, even if you have oily skin. Just double cleanse and rinse with cool water.
Cleansing step-by-step
Step 1
Wash your hands, then remove your eye make-up.
Step 2
Pick your cleanser and put 2 pumps into your hand and work into a lather (if your cleanser doesn’t lather it’ll just warm it up)
Apply in circular motions all over the face and neck, be gentle around the eye area.
Step 3
Remove by either splashing with water, or use a wet cleansing cloth or use cotton wool pads. Whichever you prefer.
Step 4
Repeat steps 2 & 3
Step 5
Pat dry & apply usual correctors/serums & moisturisers and if it’s morning don’t forget your SPF 30!
My next blog will be on exfoliation, how, when and what to use.
Cleansers I recommend are:
PRIORI AHA Gentle Facial Cleanser
Suitable for: every skin type, giving very gentle exfoliation and a deep cleanse. (leave on for about 2 mins to give it chance to work)
Gently cleanses and exfoliates without compromising skin barrier function
Moisturization
Soothes and heals
Anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties
Vitage Revitalising Daily Cleanse 
This anti-ageing cleanser gently removes everyday residue, impurities and makeup from the skin with a blend of powerful antioxidant ingredients that also work to repair and prevent environmental damage. The lightly foaming formula leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth by replenishing essential moisture and strengthening the skin’s barrier function. This calming cleanse also helps to soothe redness and irritation and is suitable for all skin types. The gel to cream texture also makes an ideal soothing and hydrating shaving foam.
Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel
This gel works effectively to manage the key concerns associated with oily skin while providing anti-ageing benefits with AHA and BHA acids. Contains L-Mandelic Acid, which has been proven to offer similar exfoliation properties to Glycolic Acid without stinging or irritating. This ultimately provides superior results and a more comfortable experience. Suitable for oily and combination skins.
Medik8 Red Alert Cleanse
Helps to prevent the appearance of skin redness by gently cleansing the skin without stripping it of its naturally protective oils. This ultra mild formula is suitable for skin prone to any form of facial redness.
Medik8 Beta Cleanse
A deeply cleansing, antibacterial and exfoliating foaming cleanser suitable for oily, blemished skins. The formula was developed specifically for problematic complexions, combining Salicylic Acid with soothing Niacinamide and antibacterial Tea Tree Oil to help clear and smooth active breakouts as well as prevent recurrences. Skin is left thoroughly clean without being left dry, tight or sore. Suitable for oily skin.
