COMMON MISTAKES WHEN CLEANING YOUR FACE!

6 MISTAKES YOU MAKE WHEN CLEANING YOUR FACE!

From innocent mistakes like using the wrong water temperature or more
“unforgivable” one, like a wrong product, experts have concluded that
these are the most common mistakes you can make when it comes to washing
and cleansing the face! Hands – Up – Which of these do you find
yourself… guilty of?

Washing our face should be something quite simple, right? But the techniques and products you use to complete the cleansing process can make a big difference in the result – let alone how clean and light your skin feels afterwards.

Mistake # 1: Using too hot water

The feeling of hot water on your face may be perfect, but temperature does matter. Hot water can dry the skin more, because it removes its natural oils. It can also increase the chance of inflammation and redness in skin types that are sensitive and prone to rosacea. The best alternative is to use lukewarm water and for a real upgrade try once in a while a nice steam of herbs such as boiled chamomile!

Mistake # 2: Overdoing it with scrubbing
Mechanical exfoliation with scrubs can actually give us a glowing complexion, however excessive exfoliation can actually cause damage to the outer layer of the skin.

This usually translates into red and inflamed skin that pulls, dull skin and a skin barrier at risk for irritation and acne breakouts. Make sure you use an extremely gentle & specialized scrub and no more than 1, at most 2 times a week.

WE RECOMMEND:

Germaine de Cappucini Exfoliating Scrub
Academie Peeling

Mistake # 3: You don’t remove make up completely

This mistake is especially common for you who wear makeup. Incomplete removal of makeup and other contaminants that accumulate throughout the day, can adversely affect your skin by clogging the pores. Try double cleansing, that can help you ensure that you remove any particles from your face!

Start with a cleansing balm and then cleanse again with a foam cleanser so you are sure to leave the skin hydrated, balanced and completely clean.
Another option is to use a micellar cleanser that looks like water
We also loved this Medik8 cleansing oil that makes the 2 steps almost 1!

Mistake # 4: Wash your face too often

Excessive washing of your face damages the natural protective barrier. This, in turn, affects how sensitive your skin is to the environment, how effectively it retains moisture, and ultimately how quickly the early signs of aging appear over time.
As a general rule, it is recommended that you wash your face no more than twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening. If you exercise or are very active during the day a micellar water or a very mild soap is quite good.

Mistake # 5: You are using the wrong type of product

This mistake is … unforgivable for you who deal reverently with your skin care! So we will say again that when you use a product that is not intended for your skin type, you start your whole routine wrong!
For example, facial cleansers designed for acne and oily skin tend to be a bit more aggressive than those intended for dry or reactive skin.

Mistake # 6: The toner you use is very astringent.

The toners in your cleansing routine have a very specific reason of existence.

shrink the appearance of pores
tighten the skin
soothe the skin
reduce inflammation
provide antibacterial benefits so help with pimples & acne
cool and freshen up

With this in mind, the right toner for your skin and its application will help you to benefit from its use, without unpleasant side effects.

So prefer an astringent lotion, with alcohol or acids only if your skin is oily or with acne and a milder one, with emollient properties if you have drier or more sensitive skin.

A gentle, alcohol-free lotion at a great price is Yellow Rose Cellular Revitalizing Lotion.