“Everything according to the rules”: how and with what to wash your face correctly

Beautiful facial skin is the main indicator of women's health. And in order for it to remain like this for as long as possible, it is necessary to properly care for it. Washing is a very important and significant stage of this process. So today we’ll talk about how to do it correctly.

How to wash your face properly

Every day our skin undergoes various tests by temperature changes, wind, dust, and hard tap water. Due to the influence of these negative factors its surface becomes dirty and even gets damaged. To help her, first of all, you need to properly organize the washing procedure:

• Do this twice a day. Cool water in the morning tones the skin well, and in the evening use warm water - it will better wash away all the impurities and accumulated grease.
• The water should be soft, add baking soda to it (¼ teaspoon per liter) or boil it. Ordinary tap water dries the skin, and the salt deposits it contains have a negative effect on its condition.
• You need to apply cleansers with soft, smooth movements without touching skin around the eyes, and rinse them off very thoroughly at the end.
• Afterwards, pat your face dry with a soft towel and apply caring cream.
• Under no circumstances should you wash your face with ordinary alkaline soap, too hot or cold water, or rub your face with a hard brush.

Micellar water

A transparent liquid that has excellent cleansing properties, allows you to remove any, even waterproof, makeup, is suitable for all skin types and replaces the washing process - all this is about micellar water.

This product is gaining popularity among the female population at “space” speed, because it is very convenient to use and also helps save tap water.

Cleansers

As noted above, ordinary tap water is not at all suitable for washing, and boiling it twice a day and softening it yourself is very troublesome. Therefore, today on the “beauty market” there is a large number of different products that are designed specifically for washing. These are all kinds of foams, gels, mousses, milks, cleansing creams and emulsions. Their composition is selected in such a way as to provide the most comfortable care.

Choose cleansing cosmetics based on your skin type. For example, with normal and combined, you can use any one you like. If dry skin, then it is better to give preference to milk or cream - in addition to cleansing, they will provide her with additional hydration. For oily and problematic skin, the gel is suitable, as it deeply cleanses the pores and helps reduce the amount of sebum secreted.

Cleansing foam

This product cleanses the skin well and is perfect for daily use. The foam has a soft, airy texture and is easy to use. You just need to apply it to your face, previously moistened with water, lather slightly, and then rinse well.

It often contains various components that provide additional nutrition and care: essential oils, vitamins, plant extracts and fruit juices.

Cleansing gel

Another option is a gel cleanser. It is specially designed to carefully remove all impurities from the surface of the skin, penetrating deep into its pores.

The gel may contain tea tree extract, menthol, clay and salicylic acid. After its use, there is no feeling of dryness and tightness, and it also prevents the peeling process. As a result, the face looks clean, smooth and fresh.

Washing with mineral water

Mineral water is an ideal way to facial skin care. It perfectly nourishes and moisturizes it, even cosmetologists admit this fact.

For washing, it is very important to choose the right “mineral water” - the concentration of salts in it should be 200-500 mg per liter. Before using, let it sit in an open container for at least half an hour to allow carbon dioxide to escape, as it is not very beneficial for the skin.

Another property: use it as a toner after removing makeup.

Today, cosmetics stores sell special sprays with thermal water, but you can prepare such a product at home - just pour regular mineral water into a spray bottle, from which all the gas has come out.

Washing with cold water

Cold water tightens pores, tones, and reduces the work of the sebaceous glands. Therefore, this procedure will be primarily useful to owners oily skin type.

It is recommended to wash your face with this water in the morning, and even better, do a contrast wash. But you shouldn’t get carried away, especially for girls who have a tendency to dry skin, because this can lead to sagging and the appearance of early wrinkles. A couple of times a week will be enough.