How do you remove your make-up well?
Why do you need to remove make-up?
Removing make-up is essential in the morning and evening, because cleaning the skin in depth allows you to remove not only make-up, but also all impurities linked above all to pollution. When a skin is poorly cleaned, the pores end up becoming clogged. The complexion becomes gray and formed. pimples.
Removing make-up is also an indispensable gesture to ensure a better hold of the make-up. When the skin is soft and silky, the complexion becomes radiant.
To avoid: do not remove your make-up with normal soap, as it dries and irritates the skin.
Make-up remover products
- The cleansing milk
It is found in a bottle, it is delicate and respects the protective layer of the skin.
It is applied to the skin and removed with a damp or dry cotton swab.
You can rinse your face after application but it is not mandatory. Afterwards, you can also apply an invigorating lotion with a swab.
Milk is suitable for all skin types.
- The cleansing lotions
They are 2-in-1 and have cleansing and toning properties. They do not require rinsing. The cleansing lotions are suitable for all skin types.
- Cleansing gels and creams
They deeply cleanse leaving a smooth and even skin. It is necessary to rinse after application.
They are suitable for oily or combination skin.
- The cleansing mousses
For correct application of the foam, moisten your face first. The foam gives a feeling of dry skin. It is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin.
- The make-up remover wipes
Very practical, they follow you everywhere. They are effective and suitable for all skin types. At the same time, however, "limiting their use makes a gesture for the environment."
How to choose your cleanser depending on your skin type
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-You have dry or sensitive skin
Due to the scarcity of sebum, dry skin often pulls: if you have dry skin you have to focus on a solution with a nourishing and very delicate consistency. Choose a thick milk, rich in moisturizing active ingredients, no-rinse solutions or moisturizing oils, which provide the epidermis with essential fatty acids and give a feeling of delicacy and softness.
Practically:
You can rinse very liquid milk or foam with lukewarm tap water, but if this is too hard, opt for mineral water. If you prefer a cleansing oil or a thicker milk, just wipe your face with a wad soaked in lotion.
The cunning
If you have dry skin, choose to steam your face with thermal water in the morning and perform a complete facial cleansing in the evening.
-You have oily or combination skin:
these skin types need freshness, they love to be thoroughly cleansed to get rid of the unpleasant feeling of grease. We recommend products that are rinsed with water, especially those based on purifying essential oils. The fresh, non-greasy make-up remover gels tone, purify and soften the skin. The light and transparent make-up remover lotions are, on the other hand, recommended for oily or combination skin with little makeup. Their action is both cleansing and toning.
Practically
Put a small amount of gel on the palm of your hand, add a little water and apply on your face. For an effective rinse, use a damp towel. Then apply a toning lotion to remove the last traces of makeup. Make-up remover lotions are applied all over the face with a pad and do not need to be rinsed.
The cunning
For a luminous and toned complexion, a final rinse with cold water tightens pores and revives the complexion.
Remove eye make-up
The eyes are a particularly fragile and heavily made-up area of the face.
This is why removing eye make-up requires the use of specific products adapted to this delicate area. For example, classic non-greasy lotions and gels are suitable for cleaning the eye, but there are also products designed specifically to be even more delicate.
Advice
If you use waterproof make-up, choose an oil-based make-up remover, specially created to remove this type of make-up.
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