Cleansing: Beauty Starts Here
Did you know that many visible signs of aging on your skin have to do with external causes? If this is news to you, you may be left wishing you had more control over the way your face ages.
Well, it turns out that you actually do – the texture, tightness, and long-term health of your skin is defined by how you take care of it. So if you're looking to revamp your skin care routine and tighten your skin, start by cleaning up the way you cleanse.
Facial cleanser gets rid of old surface skin cells, dirt, dust, make-up, and bacteria, and allows your pores to breathe freely. It also helps your circulation and prepares your skin to properly receive any topical products you use. All of this makes cleansing arguably the most important part of your skincare regimen.
While using facial cleanser might seem like the most straightforward step in your skin care routine, cleansing incorrectly can cause excessive drying, oily skin, or even breakouts. For instance, cleansing your face more than twice a day can strip your skin of natural oils; not cleansing frequently enough can lead to excess build-up and eruptions.
Skin care is all about being good to your skin – so how you cleanse is as important as how often you cleanse. When washing your face, imagine you are handling a delicate piece of silk fabric.
"Here's a step-by-step guide"
1. Wash your hands thoroughly before you cleanse your face so as not to work dirt into your skin. That would add insult to injury, so to speak. Remove eye makeup, if you have any on.
2. Lather your product of choice with a little cool water. Clarins' Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed is a good place to start: it's alcohol-free, which is good for your skin's pH levels, and the shea butter even gives the cleanser extra moisturizing benefits. Apply this cleanser to damp skin.
3. Massage the facial cleanser in circular movements along your face and neck.
4. Cup your hands to suction out impurities. Repeat this step 7 times on the face and 5 times on the neck.
5. Rinse well and follow your cleansing with Clarins Toning Lotion.
6. Now your skin is clean.
Clarins Flash Tip
Never use regular soap instead of a face cleanser when washing your face. Soap can cause drying and damage your skin over time.
Clarins Beauty 101
1 Facial Moisturizers Are More Important Than You Think
2 Introducing Double Serum: What It Is and Why It Works
3 What You Should Know About Your Skin and Aging
4 The Facts About Serum and Skin Care
5 Cleansing: Beauty Starts Here
6 Skin Care in Summer
7 Glowing Skin: Ramping Up Your Beauty Routine
8 The Road to Firm, Tight Skin
9 Brigtening Lotions: Combating Dark Spots Freckles and Uneven Skin Tone
10 The Sun and The Skin
11 Which Serum is Best for me
12 Skin Fitness: How Exercise Improves Skin Circulation and Color
13 Breaking in a New Product: What to Expect in the First Few Weeks
14 Dealing with Blemishes: What You Need to Know
15 How Plants Help Firm Your Skin
16 When is the Right Time for a Wrinkle Cream?
17 Focus on Aging : Eyes
18 How to Get a Brighter, More Even Skin Tone
19 Preventing and Correcting Early Lines and Wrinkles
20 Keep Your Skin Glowing For Your Wedding
21 Why Does Skin Lose Its Elasticity?
22 Cleansing 101
23 Exfoliating: Reveal What's Underneath
24 Five Skin Facts For Your 30s
25 Focus on Aging: Neck
26 Double Serum: When to Expect Results
27 Say No to Lines and Wrinkles
28 Simple Skin Care for Oily Skin
29 Big Birthday Coming Up? Skin Care Tips to Help You Erase the Years
30 How Do I Get Rid of Dark Circles Under My Eyes?
31 Important Reasons for Plant-Based Skin Care
32 Skin Care and Your Diet
33 Why An SPF Is So Important: How To Protect Your Skin All Year Long
34 Your Skin During Pregnancy
35 Skin Care On-The-Go: What to Know When You're Traveling
36 Four Things That Damage Your Skin
37 Anti-Aging 30 Seconds
38 Anti-Aging Asian Skin
39 Anti-Aging Dark Skin
40 Anti-Aging Hispanic Skin
41 Anti-Aging Light Skin
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