ARTICLE Why should we wash our face everyday?

Importance of skin cleansing

If you are reading this blog, you may already know that we need to remove surface oil and dirt from face twice a day by washing with mild soap and water or with a mild, medicated cleanser. When makeup is used, makeup removers should be used cleanse skin before using a mild soap and water. At times, dirt and excess sebum not cleansed away lead to clogged pores and the formation of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), or the appearance of pimples in some of us. For those with active oil glands especially over the T-zone, morning cleansing is as important as cleansing before bedtime. This is what happens when I skip the morning cleansing for a period of time.

But do you know that proper cleansing includes working the cleanser on moistened skin for at least one minute? But how many of us actually do that? When skin is cleansed for one minute, it allows our skin to be cleansed more deeply as dirt and oil is lifted to the surface of our skin for removal.

The Need to Exfoliate

Do you know that our skin constantly renews itself, forming new cells in the lower layer of skin, which slowly move up the skin as they mature to show up on skin surface as dead skin cells? To remove dead skin cells that clog skin pores, and leave skin dull, rough and sometimes scaly, exfoliate weekly. Avoid over-exfoliating as it may sensitise skin. Use only gentle exfoliators and if you must use stronger exfoliators, reserve it for weekly exfoliation.

Check on my other blogs of the latest relevant cleansers for your skin types or needs and beauty gadgets or devices that may help you achieve glowing skin.

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