Cleansing After Makeup
Yes, taking your makeup off is more than just washing, rinsing, and repeating. We all like a fresh start in the morning, if you want to wake up with clean, glowing skin, then you absolutely must take off all your makeup. No matter your skin type, texture, or current condition it is essential to have a cleansing routine. Sleeping with your face makeup on can lead to dry skin, acne, and even wrinkles caused by collagen breakdown — and that just faces makeup. Leaving eye makeup on causes its own set of problems, including eye infections, eye irritation, and broken eyelashes. For flawless skin before bedtime follow the steps below.
Step One: Use Makeup Remover To Breakdown Your Makeup
Apply makeup remover and let it sit, this soften mascara, liner, and shadow so it slips off easily and thoroughly once you finally wipe. Don’t forget your hairline, under your chin, around your ears. Then wipe with a wet, white cotton wash cloth, so you can really see that all the makeup is gone.
Step Two: Use A Cleansing Oil.
Our regular remover probably is not strong enough to break away all the makeup on your face. Consider a cleansing oil that will not dry out your face. Take a flat square cotton pad and pour a little cleansing oil on it. Dab it across your skin being careful not to scrub back and forth.
Step Three: Extra Attention To The Eyes
Mascara and liner are the hardest to get off; the area around the eye has very sensitive skin. It is very important to be gentle while handling this area. Soak a pad with remover, close your eyes and hold them over your lids and lashes for about ten seconds to give the remover time to soak in, and then slowly move the pad across the eyes.
Step Four: The Jaw, Neck and Hairline
While many people apply makeup to their necks and jawline, they overlook it when it’s time to take it off. These areas are essential, especially because the neck is an area prone to showing signs of premature aging.
Step Five: Remove Long-Wearing Lipstick
Soak a cotton pad in liquid or cream makeup remover to remove lipstick. For long-wearing or intensely pigmented lipstick, you will need an oily formula for cleansing.
Step Six: Last Cleanse
The trick to getting rid of those challenging makeup remnants is to use a cotton swab to get specific with your removal. Take another pass with a dry cotton pad to make sure you get off any last bits of product.
Now that you have gently removed your makeup and cleansed your skin, you can follow up with any toner, moisturizer, or serums you like to use.
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