A complete facial treatment always includes 4 steps, which take place in the same order: cleansing, exfoliation, application of a mask and hydration. Ideally, it should be done once a week, as a beauty routine, to preserve the radiance of the epidermis.
Skin cleansing, to unclog pores and remove make-up
Cleansing must be done gently, while remaining effective. In the form of cleansing milk, melting jelly, oil, cleansing should not strip the epidermis. The skin should be soft and comfortable. With moisturizing active ingredients, micellar water traps make-up or impurities in its micelles. It is possible to rinse it or not.
Finally, nothing better than a lotion to eliminate the last traces. As a natural solution, floral water or hydrosol is a perfect solution to respect the skin: cornflower for irritated eyes, carrot or witch hazel against redness, nettle and tea tree for skin with imperfections as well as rose and patchouli for anti-aging action. -age.
1/ Exfoliation to erase dead cells from the epidermis
After cleansing, the skin can be exfoliated to loosen dead cells and promote its renewal. A good exfoliating product is recommended, for a gentle and deep action. Combination to oily skin should not abuse exfoliation, which should only be done once a week, to avoid over-stimulation of the sebaceous glands and overproduction of sebum.
For sensitive skin, choose an effective scrub, non-abrasive and non-aggressive for the upper layers of the epidermis. Use a specific exfoliating product for the face, with microbeads.
2/ A mask to purify and sanitize the skin
Applied in a thick layer, with an exposure time of around 10 minutes, the mask is the cocooning treatment par excellence. With clay, it corresponds to oily skin, thanks to its purifying virtues which make it possible to absorb sebum. For dry skin, it is better to turn to rich and moisturizing masks.
3/ Hydration with a treatment adapted to the nature of the skin
After all this succession of treatments, it is important to restore the hydrolipidic layer of the epidermis with the application of a cream, to have supple and luminous skin. . Every morning, before makeup, the application of the cream is fundamental. In the evening, it is preferable to put on a richer treatment, to help cell renewal.