Article by Dr. Valerie Rosenbaum
Cleansing skin care is an area that really should be covered more thoroughly in my opinion. Many people don’t know the first thing about how to set up a proper skin cleansing routine. There are just a few things that I think that we should cover in order to be certain that your routine is not doing more harm than good.
One thing that I have noticed, especially in men is that the only time that they wash their faces is first thing in the morning while taking a shower. Now that may not be the cleansing skin care routine of every man out there, but I’d be willing to bet that it’s the program that most men follow.
I’m sorry to break it to you guys, but that is not the best skin cleansing routine to follow. You need to clean your face a minimum of twice per day if you want to keep your skin in a healthy condition. This is to the many elements and pollutants that came into contact with your skin during the course of the day.
This night time cleansing skin care is even more important than the one in the morning, although both are necessary. During the day the pollutants that you encounter form a greasy mask of dirt and grime on your face that must be removed. If not your pores will eventually just clog right up, and you will develop blackheads.
In order to make your skin cleansing routing a successful one, I am going to tell you what kind of cleanser that you should use and what kind you should avoid. The first thing that I am going to tell you is to avoid the kinds of products that contain harsh abrasives under the guise that they will make you face cleaner.
All that these abrasive will do for your skin is leave it raw, red, and irritated. There is no place for anything in your cleansing skin care routine for any product that will irritate your skin. This is why you should check all of your facial care products before you by them to make sure that they are void of these ingredients, and of any alcohols.
Your skin cleansing cream should be soft, gentle, and above everything else it should be all natural. You want to administer the soap using a soft, clean towel. You want to be sure to wash your face taking great care, you do not want to scrub your skin, as this action will irritate it and will increase oil production.
When you begin a cleansing skin care routine, the number one thing that you have to do is make sure that you are vigilant about it. Just because you’ve had a long day does not mean that you should have the right to take a night off. That is at least not if you want your skin cleansing routine to work.
Try the two a day cleansing skin care routine for a few weeks, you’ll simply be amazed at how much better your skin feels.
About the Author
Dr. Valerie Rosenbaum is a dermatologist who specializes in natural skin care products using only clinically proven ingredients like Cynergy TK and Phytessence Wakame. At her website she recommends the best cleansing skin care products. For more information visit her website http://www.DefendYourSkin.com
