Remove All of Your Makeup
Sometimes it’s not enough to just wash with soap and water.
Use Lukewarm Water
Using hot watermay feel nice, but its not doing your skin any favors.
Lukewarm or tepid water is always best," says Nazarian.
Stocksy
Lukewarm water is warm enough to help loosen dirt and sebum without stripping your skin.
Byrdie Tip
If youre prone to redness, try cleansing with cool water, which helps constrict blood vessels.
Pollution, makeup, and some sunscreens cant be removed with just one cleanse.
“Double cleansing is not necessary unless youre wearing lots of makeup.
“Soap bars are historically known to be very alkaline and can disrupt the pH.
Massage Your Face
you oughta give your cleanser time to work.
And technique matters, too.
Rather than scrubbing vigorously for 20 seconds, spend a full minute gently massaging your face in circular motions.
This stimulates your lymphatic system, which encourages oxygen and blood circulation.
you’re free to also follow up with your favoriteface massaging tool.
But your neck should be included in every step of your routine, starting with cleansing.
When applying your creams and moisturizers, don’t skip your neck.
Using the remnants of yourface cream on your neckdoesn’t count.
Take extra care to gently pat it dry with aclean, soft towel.
And it doesnt need to be bone-dry when youre done.
Every second your skin is left bare, dry air is pulling moisture right out of it.
To sidestep unnecessary dehydration, apply the first layer of your skincare regimen within one minute of drying off.
“Products containing hyaluronic acid are best applied to damp skin.”
“Sunscreenshould always be applied as a last step in a morning skincare routine.”
But thats not exactly the case.
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CRC Press; 2014.
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