Why is it important to cleanse your skin?

This simple gesture can make all the difference, especially since facial cleansing is often poorly done, neglected or carried out with unsuitable products. Whatever your skin type, it's the first step to take before going further with more specific products to care for your face. Good cleansing is therefore essential for beautiful, healthy, luminous skin(It's this step that will change your skin texture, tighten pores and bring out your radiance!)

Because impurities, make-up and external aggressors like pollution irritate and sensitize the skin, and poor cleansing means a dull complexion. What's more, when skin is clean, the active ingredients in your skincare products penetrate much more easily. What's more, cleansing the skin is a formidable anti-aging gesture ! In fact, cleansing your skin properly helps to prevent premature skin ageing, and also enables it to regenerate better at night. Visit double cleansing is also an infallible weapon against blackheads, micro-cysts and small imperfections. Proper cleansing helps to purify the skin and prevent excess sebum and dilated pores.

What is double cleaning? 

The double cleansing is a 2-step skin cleansing process that removes impurities, cleanses deeply and allows the other skincare products in your beauty routine to penetrate better. Say goodbye to cotton pads! There's no need to rub your face to effectively dissolve impurities. Instead, gently massage the skin with gentle circular movements. Here's how to take care of your face with double cleansing.

• The oily double-cleaning stage

The first step is to use an oily make-up remover to remove all oily impurities, make-up, pollution and excess sebum. This is the most delicate way of removing shine without aggressing or drying the skin. Step by step, it gently rebalances normal, combination or oily skin, which tends to have a T-zone more prone to shine. An initial cleansing with an oily texture also helps to soften and comfort the skin. This is an ideal step for sensitive, dry or dehydrated areas.

• The aqueous double-cleaning stage

The second step is to apply a second facial cleanser with an aqueous base, such as a milk or foaming gel, to refine the result by removing the last toxins, while beginning to treat a skin problem and cleanse deep down. Moisturizing and comfortable, cleansing milks are gentle on skin prone to tightness. Soap-free cleansing gels bring a feeling of purity and freshness to oily skin. 

For even greater effectiveness, don't hesitate to choose your second cleanser according to your current concern: anti-dark spot, anti-blemish or radiance boost... You'll find the perfect formula for your skin among our cleansers! You can also easily change your cleanser to suit your mood or texture: creamy milk, cleansing foam or fresh gel cleanser.

Please note A single evening application of cleansing milk or gel won't cleanse the skin perfectly. Over time, this can leave the complexion dull and accelerate the appearance of blackheads and dilated pores.

Things to avoid when cleansing your skin

• Micellar water Micellar water: originally created for backstage use on the catwalk, to remove make-up between shows. These lotions are very rich in detergents that denature the hydrolipidic film. And when the lipid barrier is altered, dehydration and sensitivities follow!
  
  
• Make-up remover wipes This is the same problem as with micellar water, because wipes are a nomadic product designed for exceptional use. Impurities are displaced rather than removed. Here too, the skin can react by multiplying irritations and pimples.
  
  
• Just water To eliminate impurities, they need to be encapsulated in a "vehicle". Applying just water to your face is useless. Imagine the result if you washed your dishes with just a little water...
  
  
• Shower gel For the body, this product is often packed with foaming detergents and colorants. It therefore dissolves the hydrolipidic film, resulting in dehydrated skin and sensitivities.

How do you cleanse your skin when you have sensitive skin?

If your skin is easily inflamed, we'll be on the lookout for anything that might soothe it, right from the cleansing stage. Chamomile, oatmeal, rose oil or linseed, these soothing active ingredients are ideal for providing the softness your skin needs. For this, we warmly recommend Camellia & Rose Gentle Facial Cleanser Pai Skincare.

How do you cleanse your skin when it's dry?

It's essential to provide a comforting texture when cleansing your skin to avoid any tightness. Choose creams, emulsions and cleansing milks, creamy facial cleansers perfect for dry skin lacking lipids. L'Cleansing Emulsion Oh My Cream Skincare Cleansing Emulsion is the perfect choice, thanks to its rich, creamy texture that provides comfort and suppleness. provides comfort and suppleness.

How do you cleanse your skin when you have normal to combination skin?

When it comes to face cleansers, we tend to prefer gel or foam textures. However, care must be taken to choose compositions without overly aggressive detergents (in particular, avoid sulfates). If skin is severely dehydrated, it may be advisable to use a milk, but in this case, a fairly light one. 

How do you cleanse your skin when you have oily skin?

For you, it's all about balance. Your sebum production needs to be regulated, and this is done with gel or clay facial cleansers, composed of balancing agents. Indie Lee Purifying Cleanser, for example, is an excellent purifying cleanser, without the stripping effect. 

One thing's for sure: adopting double cleansing and choosing the right facial cleanser will considerably improve the condition of your skin. But don't forget your complementary skincare products for a complete and truly effective clean beauty routine.