Cleansing is one of the most basic and yet important steps in any skincare routine. It removes make-up, pollution, sunscreen and surface dirt that can cause your skin to look less than its best. Breakouts, dullness and skin misbehaviour may be the result of insufficient cleansing.
A few of my favourite things
It’s the time of year where lists recapping the best of the past 12 months are everywhere. And because I love a list, I’ve used this concept to inspire skincare items that I can’t be without. Well, let’s be generous and call them skincare-related, remembering that I believe good skincare is the foundation on which everything else is built.
Take time to clean your face, completely
When oil and water do mix
Over the years, I have used many different cleansers to remove my make-up at night and freshen my skin in the morning to begin a new day. A common theme surrounding so many varieties that I tried was that they did a good, but not great job. They removed most of what was on my face, but I would often find make-up streaks on my towel and with so many not safe to be used on the eyes, eye-make-up remover was also required.
Everything changed when I finally tried cleansing oil.