If you want clear and healthy skin, cleansing your face is a crucial part of your routine. It’s a daily task that ensures that all the built-up dirt, makeup and oil are removed from your skin so that you don’t end up getting zits. Using a good facial cleanser also refreshes your skin and makes it better able to absorb other products used in your routine.
However, just like with any skincare product, you need to use it in the right way to get the best results. Many people unknowingly make mistakes when using theirs, meaning that they experience irritation and breakouts. If this is happening to you, you could be making one of the five mistakes we’re about to cover. So, stay tuned to see if that’s the case.
Mistake #1 – Using the Wrong Type of Facial Cleanser
One of the most common reasons that people end up with these issues when using a facial cleanser is that the product is unsuitable for their skin type. For example, if you have sensitive acne-prone skin and you’re using a harsher cleanser containing exfoliating granules, sulfates and essential oils, it’s going to irritate your skin and cause problems.
For anyone with acne, a specialist foaming or creamy product containing benzoyl peroxide is actually going to be best, as it will specifically tackle the causes of zits. It’s all about considering what type of skin you have and what it needs to stay healthy. If you’re not sure, talk to a dermatologist.
Mistake #2 – Over Or Under-Cleansing
Something else that can upset your skin is over-using or indeed under-using your cleanser. If you over-cleanse, it can strip your skin of its natural oils and cause irritation and dryness – particularly when talking about benzoyl peroxide cleansers. On the other hand, if you don’t use the product often enough, you’re going to allow dirt, oil and makeup to build up.
Twice daily (morning and night) is usually the best time for most people, but it is a subjective thing, so it might be necessary to drop down in frequency if you have problems.
Mistake #3 – Using Hot Water to Cleanse
It might feel good to use piping hot water to cleanse your face, but it can actually be quite damaging to your skin. When water is too hot, it can end up stripping away your natural oils, as well as causing the blood vessels to dilate. Instead, choose lukewarm water, as it’s just as effective at dissolving dirt and oil and it won’t ruin your skin’s protective barrier.
Mistake #4 – Not Rinsing Properly
Something else that often goes overlooked remembering to properly cleanse the skin. When you accidentally leave any of the cleanser on your skin, it can combine with oil and dead skin to clog the pores – exactly what you don’t want if you’re battling acne. That’s why you have to make sure that it’s all washed away, so make sure you check around your hairline, jawline and nose, as they’re areas that many forget to rinse thoroughly.
Mistake #5 – Skipping the Pre-Cleansing Step
The last error we look at is when people choose to skip the pre-cleansing step. If you’re someone who wears makeup or sunscreen or you’ve had a particularly tough and sweaty day, going straight to cleansing without pre-cleansing can affect how well your face cleanser works. Using makeup remover or micellar water first to break down stubborn products will ensure that this doesn’t happen.
Use Your Facial Cleanser Right to Get the Best Results
Facial cleansing involves more than just washing your face, and it needs to be done right if you’re to get the results you want. When you avoid the mistakes we’ve covered here you’ll make sure that your skin is properly clean without causing yourself unnecessary problems. So, to sum up, make sure you’re using the right product, get the frequency right, avoid using hot water and make sure you rinse the product off completely after using it.
Lastly, if you need to, be sure to do a good pre-cleanse so that you can be 100% sure that nothing is getting left behind on your skin that shouldn’t be there. Stick to all these rules and you should have issues with cleansing going forward.
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