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.
Recently, I had a conversation with a client about cleansing and hydrating waters for the skin (see my post on micellar and thermal waters if you want to learn more). This segued into the importance of internal hydration and I realised how many client consultations reveal that we aren’t always reaching the goal of consuming 2 litres per day.
With long weekends in May and summer holidays approaching, you may soon find yourself heading out on the open road. While I love to travel, I really don’t enjoy packing because it forces me to make hard choices if I want to stay within the weight requirements for baggage. Yes, there has been more than one repack scenario at an airline check-in desk during my life.
And now, my final piece on developing a home skincare routine (well, final for now...). Today’s topic, masks, is just like previous writings on toner and exfoliation. Masks can be added into your routine with great benefit to your skin, but they aren’t essential, if you don’t have the time or patience.
Wondering if a toner could help your skin? Toners are no longer considered a cleansing product to remove any last traces of make-up. Today's formulations are considered treatment lotions, a first step in what you fortify your skin with and can help with balancing, exfoliating, hydration and enhancing penetration of moisturisers and serums.