How to Properly Cleanse Your Face? What to Use to Cleanse Your Face in the Morning?

Taking care of your skin starts with proper cleansing. If you want clean, fresh, and glowing skin, it’s essential to cleanse your face daily. But how do you do it correctly, and which products should you use? This article will guide you through the basic rules of face cleansing and help you choose the best cleanser for your skin type.

Why Cleanse Your Face?

Face cleansing is a crucial step in your skincare routine. It removes impurities that accumulate throughout the day, such as pollution, makeup, dead skin cells, and excess sebum. Regular cleansing helps prevent pimples, acne, irritations, and keeps your skin healthier. Without proper cleansing, your skin can become clogged, leading to poor air circulation and nutrient absorption, which can affect its appearance.

Basic Rules for Properly Cleansing Your Face

Here are some dermatological rules to follow to ensure optimal skin cleansing:

• 1. Wash your face twice a day – In the morning to remove excess sebum and impurities accumulated overnight, and in the evening to remove pollution, makeup residue, sweat, etc.
• 2. Use the right cleanser – Choose a cleanser that matches your skin type (oily, dry, sensitive, etc.) to ensure its effectiveness and avoid irritation.
• 3. Avoid harsh soaps – Regular soaps can dry out the skin or disrupt its natural balance. Opt for a facial cleanser that is formulated specifically for the face.
• 4. Be gentle with your skin – Don’t scrub vigorously. Apply the product gently with soft motions to avoid irritating your skin.
• 5. Exfoliate once or twice a week – Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, but it should not be done too often to avoid damaging the skin.
• 6. Use post-cleansing care – After cleansing, hydrate and apply products suited to your skin type to restore the skin’s barrier.

How to Choose the Right Cleanser for Your Face?

The choice of cleanser depends primarily on your skin type. Here are some tips to choose the right one:

Understanding Your Skin Type

Before selecting a product, it's essential to understand your skin type: dry, sensitive, oily, or combination. This will allow you to choose a cleanser that meets your skin’s specific needs.

1. Cleanser for Normal Skin

If you have normal skin, neither too oily nor too dry, you can opt for a gel cleanser for the face or a gentle water-based cleanser. The Clarifying Gel is an excellent choice for normal skin, as it purifies without irritating the skin.

Clarifying Foaming Gel

2. Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin requires a very gentle cleanser, free of harsh surfactants. It is best to opt for an oil-based cleanser or a non-foaming cleanser that will provide comfort and softness. An Oil-to-Milk Cleanser can be a great solution as it hydrates and soothes the skin while cleansing it deeply.

Oil-to-Milk Cleanser

3. Cleanser for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, it’s important to choose a cleanser that removes excess sebum without being harsh. A gel cleanser for the face or an oil-controlling cleanser like the Clarifying Gel is perfect for purifying the skin while regulating sebum production.

4. Cleanser for Dry Skin

Dry skin needs a gentle cleanser that won’t disrupt the skin’s natural hydration. Choose a cleanser for dry skin like an micellar water, which cleanses gently and provides hydration to the skin.

Micellar Cleansing Water

5. Cleanser for Combination Skin

For combination skin, a clarifying facial cleanser or a gentle gel cleanser like the Clarifying Gel can balance the oily and dry areas of your face without irritating any part.

Exfoliation: Why and How to Use It?

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the skin’s surface to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. However, it’s important not to over-exfoliate to avoid damaging the skin's barrier.

Why Exfoliate Your Skin?

Exfoliating 1 to 2 times a week helps stimulate cell renewal, improve skin texture, and enhance its radiance. It also prevents clogged pores, blackheads, and other imperfections.

AHA Peeling

How to Exfoliate?

There are chemical exfoliants that use AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids) or BHA (beta-hydroxy acids) and physical exfoliants with abrasive grains. The ENDLESS PURE AHA Peeling is an excellent gentle exfoliant based on acids, ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Post-Cleansing Care

Face cleansing is just the beginning of your skincare routine. After cleansing your skin, it's important to apply products that will hydrate and protect it.

Basic Care: Serum, Moisturizer, and Sunscreen

Once your skin is clean, apply a serum that addresses your specific concerns (like wrinkles, acne, or hydration). Then apply a moisturizer to restore the skin’s barrier and make sure to always finish with sunscreen in the morning to protect your skin from UV rays.

Advanced Care: Toner, Serum, Moisturizer, and Exfoliation

If you want a more complete routine, you can add a toner before applying serum to balance your skin’s pH, and then follow up with the basic care steps. Don’t forget to exfoliate 1-2 times a week for a brighter complexion.