Skincare 101: What you need to know about moisturisers and cleansers
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Loading... - Jerome Makris
- 19 Jan 2023
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Whether you are relatively new to the idea of skincare or have the odd bit but aren’t quite sure what the products do or the order you’re meant to apply, you’ve come to the right place.
Skincare can get quite complicated, to say the least. There’s a product to address any issue related to your skin, whether you suffer from dry skin, black head spots, oily skin, or just more prominent and noticeable pores. But as with many things in life, you need to understand the foundations to diagnose the problem and find the solution, which is what we’re here to help you with.
I’m sure you’ve at least heard of moisturiser before - there’s no harm done if you haven’t because you’ll know everything you need to know by the end of this article. Well, the two things you need to learn about are cleansers: what they are used for, when to use them, and how they differ depending on your skin type. And then moisturisers: the difference between night and day moisturises, how often you should apply them, and how SPF and hyaluronic acid can be used in its formula to protect and plump up your skin.
Don’t be intimidated by what you’ve just ready; it’s straightforward if you take it step by step. We’ve broken this infromation down so it’s easier to digest, and we’ve even linked our recommendations if you’re shopping for new products to add to your skincare routine.
Cleanser
You should cleanse your face daily, either in the shower or when you wash your face first thing in the morning. If you can’t bring yourself to do it in the morning, then just before you go to bed also does the job. Firstly, with a flannel, wash and lightly scrub your face with lukewarm water; this will open your pores in the skin. Once clean, dab a small amount of cleanser onto your face or flannel and scrub it in; this will help remove any gunk buried within your pores. Once you’ve covered all the surface area on your face, the next step is to wash off the cleanser and use slightly colder water, as this will close the pores, stopping small bits of unwanted grit from going back into it. Read More…
