“Going to sleep without cleansing your face is like not washing your hands after you eat. People touch their face with their hands during the day, so it’s important to wash away bacteria”, says dermatologist Dr. Lisa Kellett.
While skipping one night likely won’t wreak havoc on your skin, daily cleansing is paramount for preventing clogged pores, especially for those who wear makeup or are prone to acne. Since not all cleansers are easily tolerated. Kellett recommends an exfolianting cleanser with a non-foaming base. “It won’t be too drying or irritating,” she says. “So take those extra few minutes before bed, and wash away your day.”
-Carly Brown from Glow Magazine
Winnie’s Skincare Advice
Conventional foamy cleansers contain sodium lauryl sulfates (SLS), and are extremely drying to the skin. We love the Eminence foamy cleansers as they contain plant based potassium that creates the foaming action instead. Less drying and not toxic like SLS.
Here are 5 Everyday Skincare Tips to help you put your best face forward:
1) Don’t wash your face with regular everyday soap.
We have come across so many clients who wash their face with regular household soap….nooooooooo! It has such a high content of SLS and leaves the skin so vulnerable to the environment and bacteria.
2) Choose the right cleanser.
Selecting a cleanser is a very important decision and is the first step to a good skincare regime. Don’t waste your money on products that aren’t made for your skin! Make sure you have the right product for your skin condition.
3) Get skincare advice from trained professionals
Many people are unsure of their actual skin type. Your skin type can be best determined by a proper skin consultation or skin analysis. An experienced esthetician or facial specialist should be able to answer all of your questions and make accurate observations.
4) Need a makeup remover? Just add water!
The great thing we have found by using a high quality product line like Eminence is that you can use it as a makeup remover as well. We always suggest clients to add water to their cleanser in their palm and emulsify into the skin so the makeup binds to the product and rinses off with water. Of course if you use the cleanser as a makeup remover you would have to cleanse the skin twice.
5) Try NOT to wash your face in the shower
I know many of you like to save time by cleaning your face in the shower. However, the final steps of cleansing are also important. Not to mention, the steam in the shower could possibly spoil your products. The best way to end your cleansing is to rinse with lukewarm water, and a cloth. I love energizing my skin in the mornings, following my rinse with lukewarm water, with 8-10 splashes of very cold water. Refreshes you, increases the circulation and is a great way to start your day.
Here are some of our favorite Eminence cleansers. But remember, always get professional advice before purchasing a cleanser so you are certain you use the right product for your skin!
Normal Skin – Blueberry Soy Cleanser or Stone Crop Cleanser
Oily Skin – Citrus Cleanser or the Stone Crop Cleanser
Dehydrated to Dry Skin – Lemon Cleanser, Coconut Cleanser, or Blueberry Soy Cleanser (contains enzymes to soften dead skin)
Sensitive Skin / Rosacea – Rosacea type skins could be dry or oily. For rosacea dry the Calm Cleanser and Sweet Red Rose are amazing, for oily roscea depending on the oil secretion , the Stone Crop Cleanser or the Eucalyptus Cleanser
Acneic Skin – There are various levels of acne, it can also be dehydrated, dry or oily. Foamy cleansers would definitely suit the oily, while acne with dehydrated and dry skin should be more of a gentle consisitancy. With this skin condition it is important to have a proper skin analysis.