Your face is one of the essential parts of your body that needs proper attention and care. Facial skin is one of the body parts that needs to be gently cleaned to remove dirt, make up and any other facial products that you have put on it without stripping the skin of its natural moisturizing factors.
According to Dr Natasha Cook, Sydney dermatologist, best way to clean your skin you must follow the simple steps:
1. Dampen your face with lukewarm water. "This will help you to spread the cleanser more evenly across the skin," explains Cook. "The water also helps activate some cleanser ingredients to remove debris."
Do not use hot water since it dehydrates the skin.
2. "Most skin types can use the same cleanser," advises Cook. Apply a small amount to your hands and with small, circular motions, use your fingertips to lightly massage across your skin.
3. Rinse using lukewarm water and pat your skin dry. "Rubbing your skin creates excess drag on the skin," explains Cook. This can cause damage, so be sure to keep things gentle. If your skin needs moisturizer, apply it while it is still damp.
Oily skin usually does not need moisturizer, but you can use a toner to lessen the oil. And dry skin needs to be moisturized from time to time.
4. Don't cleanse your skin more than twice a day.