After a whole day of exposure to fluctuating temperatures, makeup that restricts your skin’s ability to breathe, and dealing with air pollution, your skin is just as tired as you are after many hours of multitasking. That’s why your evening skincare routine is so important. Learn how to properly cleanse your skin so it stays youthful and looks healthy for longer.
Careful daily makeup removal is the key to beautiful skin. It only takes a few minutes, but it can save you from long-term treatment if skin issues caused by impurities arise. It’s important to know that even going to bed with makeup on just once can lead to breakouts.
What’s more, removing your makeup is essential so that your skin can absorb the active ingredients in your night cream.
Washing your face with soap can dry out your skin and, as a result, lead to breakouts. To prevent irritation and skin problems, whether or not you wore makeup that day, you need to thoroughly cleanse your face before going to bed.
A two-step skincare routine is a simple ritual that will not only leave your skin clean and refreshed, but also provide it with essential minerals and vitamins.
Step-by-step two-step makeup removal:
1. Remove your makeup with micellar water.
Start with the areas around your mouth and eyes, then use a cotton pad to wipe the rest of your face and neck.
2. Wash your face with a cleansing gel or foam.
Once your skin is cleansed, wash it using circular motions with lukewarm water and a product that restores the skin’s natural pH balance. Finally, gently dab your face with a dry cotton pad to check for any remaining makeup.
Proper makeup removal is more than just washing your face.
Effective makeup removal should also:
The ingredients and effects of a facial cleanser are just as important as those of a cream.
In addition to cleansing ingredients, your makeup remover should also contain active ingredients that protect your skin.
Concentrated natural plant extracts are particularly valuable, as they moisturize and restore balance.
Please note:
You’ll find these ingredients in the MICELLAR micellar makeup remover.
For sensitive skin, we recommend the gentle NON-DRYING Facial Cleansing Foam. This rosewater-based product effectively removes impurities without irritating the skin’s hydrolipid barrier. If you have couperose skin, the Phenomé foam will soothe and relax your skin.
If you have oily or combination skin, a facial cleanser would be a better choice for you . Containing as many as eight active ingredients, this gel restores the skin’s balance, unclogs pores, and removes excess sebum without compromising the skin’s protective barrier. Washing your face with this gel, enriched with white tea and pomegranate extracts, will help your skin get rid of blackheads, leaving your complexion matte without feeling dry.
It’s not just what you use to remove your makeup that matters, but also how you do it. Here are a few tips to help your skin get even more out of your cleansing routine:
1. Eye makeup removal.
Soak a cotton pad with micellar water and place it on your eyelid; leave it there for a minute to allow the product to dissolve the makeup. Do not rub, to avoid irritating the sensitive skin around your eyes. It’s also important not to move the cotton pad from the inner corner of the eye toward the edges of the face, as this stretches the skin and can cause fine lines to appear. Instead, remove makeup with a downward motion or from the outside toward the center.
2. Make sure the water you use to cleanse your face is of good quality.
When using a facial cleanser, use lukewarm water. Hot water can dry out your skin, and water that’s too cold won’t effectively remove impurities. Also avoid hard water. Hard water, which comes from most taps, dries out the skin and can cause irritation. If you don’t have a water softener installed on your tap, you can pour the water through a filter pitcher first or add a few drops of lemon juice.
3. Morning makeup removal.
It’s important to remember that removing your makeup before bed doesn’t mean you don’t need to cleanse your face when you wake up. At night, your skin produces sebum, sweats, and can also become dry due to air conditioning or radiators. Therefore, before applying makeup, follow a two-step cleansing routine again.
