The 3 Secrets of Gentle Cleansing Skin Care
If you're reading this it's because you know that gentle cleansing skin care is more than a cosmetic issue...
it's a health issue.
You may also suspect that there really is a right and wrong way to clean, moisturize and protect your skin.
I believe that the health of your skin should be a priority.
So I'd like to share with you the 3 skin cleansing secrets that have made such a positive difference is the way my skin looks and feels.
1.
Cleansing Does your face feel uncomfortably tight and dry after cleansing? Do you think that this is just a normal result of the skin cleansing process that is corrected with plenty of moisturizer? It most definitely is not.
This dry, tight feeling is a sign that you are overcleansing your skin.
When this happens essential oils that keep your skin naturally moisturized are stripped from your face and neck.
First of all, you should cleanse your face and neck no more than once a day and preferably right before your bedtime.
Second, be sure to avoid harsh bar soaps or cleansers that contain alcohol.
Third, look for a mild cleanser that contains high concentration of natural, active ingredients.
I have found that products that include Kaolin and bentone gel leave my skin feeling comfortably soft and smooth.
These ingredients are so powerful that you only need a dime-size amount to achieve a great result.
When it comes to rinsing off the cleanser, forget what you're been told about hot water opening and cold water closing your pores.
Gentle skin cleansing means rinsing only with warm water.
Gently pat your face and neck dry with your towel.
2.
Exfoliating Even though exfoliating doesn't sound like a gentle method of cleansing skin care, if done correctly, it can be a highly-effective method for keeping your skin healthy and beautiful.
Exfoliation is important for getting rid of accumulations of dead skin and toxins excreted by the body through the skin.
What I've found to be most effective is to do an exfoliating treatment once a week.
The trick is to use a gentle scrub with tiny grains.
Avoid the economy scrubs that contain bigger grains.
These have the potential for tearing and damaging your skin.
3.
Moisturizing Once you've properly cleansed your skin, its vital that you apply a high-quality moisturizer in order to seal in your skin's natural moisture.
Again, I strongly recommend using a moisturizer made from high concentrations of active, natural ingredients.
Products that include natural macadamia nut and avocado oils can make your skin feel softer and smoother than you thought possible.
The richness of these oils means that you only need a dime-sized amount to effectively seal in your skin's moisture.
You should avoid slathering on large dollops of synthetic-based creams and lotions.
These moisturizers commonly contain harsh chemicals like mineral oil, parabens, petrolatum and other substances that clog the pores and smother the normal function of your skin cells.
If I see these ingredients listed on a jar of skin care cream, I run the other way.
So there you have it.
My three secrets of gentle cleansing skin care.
If you're interested in reading more about the nature-based, cleansers, scrubs and moisturizers that I have found to be so effective, please visit my website.
There you will find more secrets about skin cleansing and how to achieve healthy, radiant skin.
it's a health issue.
You may also suspect that there really is a right and wrong way to clean, moisturize and protect your skin.
I believe that the health of your skin should be a priority.
So I'd like to share with you the 3 skin cleansing secrets that have made such a positive difference is the way my skin looks and feels.
1.
Cleansing Does your face feel uncomfortably tight and dry after cleansing? Do you think that this is just a normal result of the skin cleansing process that is corrected with plenty of moisturizer? It most definitely is not.
This dry, tight feeling is a sign that you are overcleansing your skin.
When this happens essential oils that keep your skin naturally moisturized are stripped from your face and neck.
First of all, you should cleanse your face and neck no more than once a day and preferably right before your bedtime.
Second, be sure to avoid harsh bar soaps or cleansers that contain alcohol.
Third, look for a mild cleanser that contains high concentration of natural, active ingredients.
I have found that products that include Kaolin and bentone gel leave my skin feeling comfortably soft and smooth.
These ingredients are so powerful that you only need a dime-size amount to achieve a great result.
When it comes to rinsing off the cleanser, forget what you're been told about hot water opening and cold water closing your pores.
Gentle skin cleansing means rinsing only with warm water.
Gently pat your face and neck dry with your towel.
2.
Exfoliating Even though exfoliating doesn't sound like a gentle method of cleansing skin care, if done correctly, it can be a highly-effective method for keeping your skin healthy and beautiful.
Exfoliation is important for getting rid of accumulations of dead skin and toxins excreted by the body through the skin.
What I've found to be most effective is to do an exfoliating treatment once a week.
The trick is to use a gentle scrub with tiny grains.
Avoid the economy scrubs that contain bigger grains.
These have the potential for tearing and damaging your skin.
3.
Moisturizing Once you've properly cleansed your skin, its vital that you apply a high-quality moisturizer in order to seal in your skin's natural moisture.
Again, I strongly recommend using a moisturizer made from high concentrations of active, natural ingredients.
Products that include natural macadamia nut and avocado oils can make your skin feel softer and smoother than you thought possible.
The richness of these oils means that you only need a dime-sized amount to effectively seal in your skin's moisture.
You should avoid slathering on large dollops of synthetic-based creams and lotions.
These moisturizers commonly contain harsh chemicals like mineral oil, parabens, petrolatum and other substances that clog the pores and smother the normal function of your skin cells.
If I see these ingredients listed on a jar of skin care cream, I run the other way.
So there you have it.
My three secrets of gentle cleansing skin care.
If you're interested in reading more about the nature-based, cleansers, scrubs and moisturizers that I have found to be so effective, please visit my website.
There you will find more secrets about skin cleansing and how to achieve healthy, radiant skin.
