Cleansing: my routine+its importance
9:07 PM
Up until last month I would have hands down described myself as a makeup wipe kinda gal. Cleansers just seemed like a waste of energy; why cleanse to remove makeup when I can do it with the swipe of a hand? Wrong. This last month I have really discovered the importance of cleansing and the difference it makes. So here I am, trying to persuade you fellow lazy girls (I know you're out there) to give this a chance.
As soon as I get home from school I still use one of my trusty makeup wipes, just because I'm too tired to have a full cleanse but I want at least some of my makeup off. Lately I've been using some aloe based wipes, which I was really excited for but are really disappointing. I thought they were going to be moisturizing, but they're actually drying and don't do a very good job at taking off my makeup.
My actual cleansing process begins later at night with the "Kiko Cleansing Eyes&Lips" to take off any eye makeup. I like doing my eyes separately, but it's just a personal thing, so you can totally just go ahead with the cleanser (which I often do). My favorite cleanser is the "Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser". It's a cream consistency, which I've really been loving, especially now that it's colder. I've tried oil cleansers in the past, but I hate the way they leave my skin feeling. This cold cream, on the other hand, leaves my skin feeling fresh, moisturized and really soft. It's also great at removing makeup and getting deep into the skin, while still being gentle.
I like removing the cleanser with big cotton pads, because I like to see all the dirt that was on my skin. It's really gross and sad (since the cotton pad always turns black from the pollution that was trapped on my face) but it keeps me motivated to keep cleansing, since I really don't want anything clogging my pores. I also prefer this method because I find that when I rinse cleanser with water it turns too oily and it leaves the skin feeling rather slimy.
If you're still not sure, here are some more facts:
- Unlike makeup wipes, cleansers actually dissolve makeup. This means they get the makeup off better, and, most importantly, out of your pores.
- Not only do they remove makeup, but also other impurities. One of the biggest things I've noticed since cleansing is how much pollution clings to the skin. When I wipe away my cleanser, my cotton pad turns black from the pollution. This is horrible for the skin, and the body in general, as it's dirt and toxic waste that blocks your pores.
- Cleansers also remove dead skin cells and excess oil. So basically, unlike makeup wipes, which remove only the "first layer" of makeup and impurities, cleansers actually purify your whole skin.
- Cleansing leaves your skin feeling so much fresher, more vibrant and bright, cleaner, healthier, and soft. It helps with any skin imperfections, and since cleansing, I have noticed a huge improvement in my acne.
- To keep the skin in even better condition, I would suggest cleansing even when you're not wearing makeup. Dirt and other impurities can still get trapped on your skin and clog your pores.
I hope you enjoyed (and hopefully decided to start cleansing)!
(Also, how many times did I say cleansing/ cleanser in this post? Sorry!)
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