How and When to Cleanse

Cleanliness is must, but that doesn't mean you should scrub your face as if it were the kitchen sink. Scrubbing too aggressively can lead to sensitivity and dryness. Daily gentle washing is best done with a pair of clean hands. Washcloths should be soft and clean as they may do damage to the skin on the face otherwise and they could harbor harmful bacteria. No loofah sponges or plastic puffy things please...too harsh and too bacteria prone!

Let's take a look at the correct way to wash your face.

1) Wash your hands first. Otherwise, you'll just be rubbing dirt and bacteria onto your skin. If you wear eye makeup, use an eye makeup remover to tissue it off before cleansing. Try a cleansing cream/gel, like those contained in the Noevir's NHS, 99 Skin Care Line,105 Skin Care Line or EXTRA Skin Care Line, to deep clean skin to eliminate makeup, air pollutants and other oil-based impurities from the surface.

Great Skin Tip: Reapply cleansing cream/gel for a nightly massage. Nightly massaging soothes away tension as it helps boost circulation for increased elasticity and a healthy, glowing complexion.

2) Wet your face completely by splashing it with warm or tepid water. Avoid hot water, which strips skin of its natural protective oils, leaving it fragile and dry. Think of your skin as cashmere! Try one of Noevir's Facial Cleansers from either the NHS, 99 Skin Care Line, 105 Skin Care Line or EXTRA Skin Care Line to gently cleanse away water-based impurities, such as dust and perspiration, with a soft, foaming lather.

3) Place a dime-size amount of cleanser onto a wet hand. With the fingers of the other hand, whip the cleanser into a foam. Then, using your fingertips, gently massage the cleanser into your skin using circular motions. Do not put your cleanser onto dry skin--too stimulating for the skin and not very effective.

4) Start at the forehead, then move down the nose, out to the cheeks and down. Don't forget your hairline, eyebrows, and neck. As for timing, anything less than 20 seconds is too short and anything longer than a minute is too long.

5) Rinse the cleanser off by repeatedly splashing tepid water over your face. Pay attention to spots that are easily missed, such as the hairline. Spend more time rinsing than cleansing. I suggest 20-30 splashes to clean off cleanser residue which if left on can clog the pores and cause acne and irritation. Chin and hairline acne are often the result of not rinsing the face long enough.

6) Use a soft, clean towel to gently blot-not rub or pull- your face and neck. If your skin is oily, blot it until it's completely dry and apply balancing lotion and moisturizer as needed. If you have dry skin, dab the skin until it's almost dry, then blot on the balancing lotion and moisturizer and skin cream to seal in the water.

When to Cleanse

Going to bed without washing your face is one of the worst things you can do to your skin. It ages the skin 4 days each time you choose sleep over cleansing the face! Going to bed without washing your face creates a breeding ground for the development of blackheads, whiteheads, and blocked pores. Cleanse no more than twice a day. When you wash your face in the morning, you can do it in the shower to save time. Just remember to take your facial cleanser into the shower with you. Soaps and washes can dry out the skin on the face and cause irritation.

Tip: Shampoo your hair first before washing your face. The shampoo will have less of a chance of running down the face and drying it out and clogging the pores.

On AskJanice.com:
> Using Soap and Water? Why?
> Cold Water and Your Pores
> Tight Skin After Washing
> Large Pores And Hot/Cold Water

Janice Markley, Noevir Consultant - Call today - (417) 743 2458
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