THE FIVE RULES OF CLEANSING
A few days ago I started reading 'The Skincare Bible' and learned something interesting about facial cleansing. These are the rules you need to follow when doing facial cleansing. Cleanse your face both morning and night. The evening cleanse is particularly important to remove make-up, sunscreen and particles of pollution we have come into contact with during the day. Failing to do this can result in break-outs, blemishes and potentially even premature skin ageing. Face wipes are always a no-no unless you’re using them as a last resort at the gym or on the go. This is because they can cause skin irritation, and mainly just smear dirt, make-up and oils across the skin’s surface – you don’t end up with a thorough cleanse. If using water, the temperature should always be warm to lukewarm. Avoid using very hot or cold water – cold water is less effective at removing oils from the skin and hot water can leave the skin dry and irritated. Never, ever apply a facial cleansing pr...