Cleansing isn’t just splash-and-go. Do it wrong, and you’re inviting breakouts, dryness, or irritation. Here’s how to get it right with a 5-step technique!
1️⃣ Start with Clean Hands
Your hands touch everything — don’t rub all that bacteria onto your face. Wash them first. Non-negotiable.
2️⃣ Gentle is Key
Your face ≠ a frying pan. No harsh soaps! Use a mild cleanser that cleans without wrecking your skin.
3️⃣ Massage It In (For Real!)
Don’t just slap it on and rinse! Take at least 30 seconds to two minutes to work it in. This breaks down dirt, oil, and sunscreen.
Here’s how to give yourself a face massage while washing your face.
⏳ No timer? Sing the ABC song twice. Boom, 30 seconds done. (Sing at least four times to get it really clean)
4️⃣ Patch Test New Cleansers!
No one likes surprise redness or breakouts. Test behind your ear first.
🔎 One bad product = weeks of skin stress. Better safe than sorry!
5️⃣ Avoid These Ingredients 🚨
❌ Alcohols (Dries you out)
❌ Fragrance (Irritates sensitive skin)
❌ Sulfates (Strips your skin’s barrier)
🚀 Too Long; Didn’t Read (TL;DR)
Clean hands → gentle cleanser → massage well → patch test → avoid harsh ingredients. Done!
PSA: This article is the fourth (4th) in the Skin Cleansing series, so be sure to check out parts 1, 2 and 3:
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