If you clicked on this article, you probably already cleans your skin daily. That’s great! But now you probably want to know if you’re doing it the right way. In this article, I’ll outline some tips for you:
- Choose the right cleanser This is arguably the most important tip. There are many different cleansers on the market, and I understand that it can be overwhelming to choose. We all know the standard rule that if your skin feels oily at the end of the day, you probably have oily skin. And if your skin feels dull and tight, it’s likely dry. But sometimes you may still struggle with these issues. In that case, you’re probably not using the right cleanser. The best thing you can do to determine if you’re using the right skincare is through a skin analysis. With the Observ 520, photos of your skin are taken to assess its condition and tailor the right products for you.
- Use lukewarm water A common mistake we often see is rinsing the skin with hot water. I understand that this may be comfortable, but it’s ultimately harmful to your skin. It disrupts your skin barrier, leading to skin irritation.
- Wash your hands Before cleansing your skin, make sure your hands are clean so that you don’t spread any bacteria from your hands to your face.
- Avoid using a cleansing brush I recommend against using cleansing brushes because they can damage your skin, disrupting your skin barrier. If you wear heavy makeup daily (such as thick layers of stage makeup or in a film studio), then a cleansing brush might be useful. But for removing daily makeup, a cleansing product should suffice. This also saves you money because cleansing brushes can be expensive!
- Don’t over-scrub Daily scrubbing of the skin is something I definitely discourage. A scrub removes dead skin cells more aggressively than a cleansing product. However, if you do this daily, you’re actually removing too many dead skin cells – which are part of the microbiome and protect your skin. Therefore, limit this to once a week at most, and preferably with a gentle exfoliant.
Feel free to reach out with any questions. Good luck!
Love, Fabienne
