FacialCleansing

Tips to YouthfulLooking

Skin

V i v a W o m a nB e a u t y T i p s

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contents

1 Why is washing your face so important?

2 How often should you be washing your face?

3 What's the ideal water temperature to wash your face?

4-8 What type of cleansers can you use?

9 What's the best type of cleanser to wash your face in the long term?

10 What's the best method to wash your face?

11 What other tips do you need to know about facial cleansing?

12 What about facial cleansing tools?

13 What should you do immediately after washingyour face?

Introduction

introThank you for downloading Facial Cleansing Tips to

Youthful Looking Skin ebook!

A Korean licensed aesthetician once told me that facial

cleansing is the MOST important step in a skin care

routine. It's essential to get it right.

This is why I've written Facial Cleansing Tips to Youthful

Looking Skin as the first in the Viva Woman beauty tips

series.

What you're about to discover in the pages that follow

are some of my insights gleaned from 12 years of

research, writing, and real life experience.

My heart is for you to learn tips about effective

cleansing that contributes to healthy and youthful

looking skin in the long run.

I hope you'll enjoy learning these tips and incorporate

them in your skin care routine.

XOXO,

Sesame

Why is washing your face so important?

Proper facial cleansing is the cornerstone of

every good skin care routine. In fact, a

properly cleansed face can pave the way to

maintaining healthy, glowing skin.

Here are 5 benefits to keeping your face

well cleansed every day:

Prevents your skin from looking dull due

to a buildup of impurities and dead skin

cells.

Prevents your skin from breaking out due

to pores being clogged.

Prevents your skin from drying out and

going into an overdrive mode to produce

more oil.

Prepares your skin to receive maximum

benefits from the next step of your face

care regime.

Prepares your makeup to adhere better

and last longer.1

How often should you be washing your face?

You should only wash your face twice a day

—a light cleanse in the morning and a

thorough cleanse at the end of the day. Any

more and you’ll be stripping away the

natural lipids that serve to protect your skin.

One basic principle for facial washing is:

never wash your face till it's squeaky clean!

Because over-cleansing can compromise the

pH level of your skin and trigger unwanted

problems such as:

Sensitive and allergic skin conditions such

as rashes, contact or seborrheic dermatitis.

Tight and dry skin leading to fine lines

and wrinkles over time.

Oily skin leading to skin breakout or acne.

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What's the ideal water temperature to wash your face?

Even though using hot water seems like a

great idea since it can remove dirt and

grime very well, it can dry out your skin by

stripping it of its natural lipids.

On the other hand, cold water can cause

broken capillaries because that temperature

tends to drive the blood with increased

force.

So exposing your skin to different extremes

can actually cause irritation, excess dryness

and blood vessel ruptures.

Your best bet is to use lukewarm water to

wash your face.

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What type of cleansers can you use?1. Oil Cleansers

An oil cleanser is effective at removing pore-

clogging debris, including waterproof

makeup. But the truth is that oil cleansers,

especially those that emulsifies, cleanses so

well that they are actually drying when used

in the long term because they are capable of

stripping everything off your skin, including

your natural lipids.

2. Foam Cleansers

Foam cleansers contains surfactants that

create a rich, foamy lather. They are effective

at decongesting clogged pores, removing

excess oil and killing acne-causing bacteria.

But no matter how gentle they claim to be,

this type of cleansers is definitely drying

when used on a prolonged basis.

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What type of cleansers can you use?...cont'd3. Gel Cleansers

Gel cleansers are clear and have a gel-like

consistency. They do not lather up as much

as a foam cleanser and hence are gentler, but

can remove dirt and grime quite effectively

too, especially when used with a facial

sponge.

4. Cream Cleansers

Cream cleansers are usually thick, creamy

and contain moisturizing ingredients like

botanical oils. They gently cleanse your skin

without stripping it of its natural oils. Cream

cleansers can also come in the form of “

milk” or “lotion ”but no matter their

consistency, they are best used with a face

sponge or cotton pad.

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What type of cleansers can you use?...cont'd5. Clay Cleansers

Clay cleansers are known for their absorbing

power as they purify your skin by drawing

out excess oil and toxins from your pores.

This type of cleansers should only be used

twice a week as they're drying.

6. Exfoliating Cleansers

Whether it’s a cleanser that contains

microbeads or a liquid cleanser that contains

salicylic acid, these exfoliating cleansers can

help remove dead skin cells and reveal a

fresh, bright layer of your skin. But

regardless of how gentle they claim to be,

such cleansers should not be used daily as

they can strip your skin of its natural lipids

and cause more problems in the long run.

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What type of cleansers can you use?...cont'd7. Soap Bar Cleansers

These soap bars are made to be as skin-

friendly and luxurious as their liquid

counterparts. They claim to offer more skin-

friendly pH levels in addition to nutrient-

rich, highly moisturizing ingredients. But

they usually leave the skin feeling too

squeaky clean and hence, drying.

8. Powder Cleansers

Powder cleansers are powdery soft when dry

but disintegrates into a creamy concoction

upon contact with water. They thoroughly

cleanses your skin while providing gentle

exfoliation. Best to be used on alternate days

or thrice a week.

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What type of cleansers can you use?...cont'd9. Micellar Cleansers

A soap-free and no-rinse solution, micellar

water is made up of micelles which are tiny

round balls of cleansing molecules suspended

in soft water.

Micelles attract dirt and oil like a magnet and

hence, micellar water is able to lift impurities

from your skin especially when used with a

cotton wool ball or cotton pad.

Micellar water originates from France, where

it was initially used as a substitute for harsh

tap water without the need to rinse off. So

naturally, micellar water is formulated to be

mild without irritants and can cleanse

without disturbing your skin’s natural pH

balance. Can be used daily without issues.

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What's the best type of cleanser to wash your face in the long term?

A gentle cleanser ideally with a pH range

between 4.5 and 5.5 to ensure your skin's

acid mantle is protected and not

compromised. Your skin should feel fresh

and supple after cleansing with no tight or

dry feeling.

Cream cleansers are the best when used in

the long term because they are gentle and

will not strip the skin of its natural lipids.

Because they're gentle, they're best paired

with a face sponge or cotton pad for effective

cleansing.

Micellar water and gel cleansers are next on

the list because they are both gentle and can

cleanse well.

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What's the best method to wash your face?

Double cleansing is the best method to

keeping your skin clean and supple. The

Japanese and Korean women swear by it!

As the name implies, double cleansing is to

wash your face twice. Once to remove the

makeup and impurities, and a second time

to cleanse the face of all remaining residue.

Here are some tips to get the most out of

double cleansing:

Double cleanse only once, at the end of

each day.

Use a cream cleanser and a konjac sponge

to double cleanse. Or start with a cream

cleanser then end with a micellar cleanser.

If you wear heavy makeup, use a cotton

pad with your cream cleanser to remove

the makeup first. Follow on with a gel

cleanser.10

What other tips do you need to know about facial cleansing?

Always wash your face in a circular

motion with your fingertips.

Start washing from your nose and go

outward toward your hairline.

Be sure to massage your cleanser all the

way out to your hairline to thoroughly

get rid of any makeup and gunk.

When you're rinsing, rub your fingers

over areas where lather or cream tends to

accumulate, like the sides of your nose,

your eyebrows, and near the hairline.

Once you think you've rinsed enough,

splash three more times for a thorough

clean.

Wash your face lightly in the morning,

cleansing once only using a cream or gel

cleanser. Alternatively use a micellar

cleanser to wipe off excess sebum.

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What about facial cleansing tools?

Cleansing tools aid facial washing and help

to keep the skin clean and clear.

Such tools should be gentle on the skin.

That's why cleansing tools like an electronic

face brush isn't ideal for daily facial washing

as it can contribute to over cleansing.

Face towels or muslin cloths are fine if you

don't use them to scrub or rub your face.

Otherwise, use them sparingly when you're

looking to exfoliate your dead skin cells.

The best cleansing tool to use daily on a

long term basis is a konjac sponge. It is soft

and gentle and is able to cleanse the face

extremely well. Just dry them well after

use.

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What should you do immediately after washing your face?

First thing first, never leave your face to air

dry naturally. Without any hydrating

ingredients to bind moisture to your skin,

drying your face naturally only means the

water just evaporates. When that happens,

your skin becomes drier and feels tighter.

What you should be doing immediately

after washing is to pat dry your face with a

clean towel or a tissue paper.

You don't have to pat away all the water.

Leave your skin slightly damp and quickly

apply toner or serum over to seal in the

moisture. Then follow through with your

usual skin care routine.

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