Beauty mistakes when cleaning the face

Don't clean it twice a day

It is important that you cleanse the skin on your face in the morning and at night. Why? In the morning you remove the remains of the product from the previous night, "wake up" your skin, increase circulation, eliminate dead cells and prepare your skin for your day cream. At night, on the other hand, you remove the dirt accumulated from the day and the remains of makeup and products that you have applied.

Not removing makeup before bed

Do not remove makeup before bed

The consequences of sleeping with makeup are countless and obvious. Fine lines on the skin, sagging, wrinkles … Makeup clogs pores and doesn't let your skin breathe overnight. Going to sleep with makeup is one of the 9 most common mistakes that damage the skin. Therefore, removing it is essential to show off perfect skin.

Using very hot (or very cold) water

The temperature of the water is key. Instead of going for hot water, choose warm water. This will prevent dryness, irritation and redness of the skin.

Rubbing the skin too hard

Avoid rubbing your skin too hard if you don't want it to get irritated. When we exfoliate the skin, it is normal to apply a little pressure (gentle), but if we are talking about daily cleaning, we must do it carefully if we do not want to cause redness or promote excess oil. The same happens when you dry your face after cleaning, do it with gentle touches and without rubbing.

Use cream or balm

A gel or foam cleanser will always leave less residue than a cream cleanser. The lighter the product (it does not mean that it is less effective), the less irritation and congestion it will cause on the skin. In addition, a soft one will leave our face better prepared for the products that will come later: night cream, eye contour …

Do it twice in a row

Twice better than one? Not! A correct cleaning with a good product is more than enough. The more products you apply to your skin to cleanse it, the more you will disrupt the skin's barrier function and the more sensitive it will become. Remember that if you clean it excessively, you will remove the protective mantle of the skin and it will become dehydrated. If you clean it less, your pores will be clogged.

Do not wash your hands before

You may never have fallen into this habit, but it is very important that before touching your face, you wash your hands well. In this way, you will avoid transferring the dirt and bacteria accumulated throughout the day on the hands to the skin of the face.

Use tools because it is fashionable

Surely you have seen a multitude of beauty gadgets that you can use. We recommend that, if you do not know how to use them, do not do it. Before choosing one, make sure it is suitable for your skin type, age, etc. For example, if your skin is oily, you can use a sonic brush. It is 6 times more effective than manual cleansing and removes dirt that clogs pores, renews the texture and leaves the skin smoother and more luminous.

Avoid acids

A couple of times a week use a cleanser that contains active ingredients such as salicylic acid (ideal for oily skin, as it removes dead cells and fights the microorganisms that cause acne), lactic or glycolic. These acids used in a low proportion accelerate the renewal of the superficial layers of the skin. If you have dry skin, after cleansing, opt for highly moisturizing creams with active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid. Don't you know what your skin type is?

Not applying the cleaner correctly

Not putting your facial cleanser in the right direction is another very common mistake we all make. How to apply it? Always doing circular and upward movements with your fingers. This will ensure that the product always cleanses your skin thoroughly.

Remove makeup with makeup remover wipes

We all know that makeup remover wipes are a very comfortable product, but you have to know that they only partially clean and have a high content of chemical ingredients. Always try to wash your face with a facial cleanser and leave the wipes only for special occasions.

Do not use the tonic

The toner helps remove the last traces of makeup or dirt that your facial cleanser may have left behind. In addition, it balances the pH of the skin and tightens the pores. Apply it with some makeup remover discs.

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Don't remove eye makeup first

If you use a specific product for eyes and lips, you will remove makeup more easily (and will not irritate the skin). You should always remove make-up from the lips and eyes first and then continue all over the face.

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Clarify little

Keep in mind that many facial cleansers require you to rinse your face more than once so that its residue is completely removed. If you don't, you will notice your face dehydrated and with clogged pores.

Using an unsuitable product

An unsuitable product can lead to skin problems. If you have dry skin, try a cleansing oil or cleansing milk. The products that work best for oily and combination skin are facial foams and gels. And if you have sensitive skin, micellar water will be your best ally.

Is your skin not perfect? Maybe you are doing something wrong …

We know that a good facial cleansing routine is essential to show off a shiny, young and fresh face and skin, but sometimes we do not finish achieving it. Why? It may be that you are cleaning your skin too much or, on the contrary, you are not doing it enough. Perhaps the product you use does not suit your skin or your daily habits do not end up promoting its health.

So that from now on you can show off a pristine face, we have selected the 15 most common mistakes when cleaning our face . You may think that your routine is perfect, but after seeing the "beauty failures" that we have in the gallery, you may discover that there is something that you do not finish well and that is why your skin is not as perfect as you would like.

How many times do you cleanse your skin a day?

It is important that you cleanse the skin on your face in the morning and at night . And it is that in the morning you remove the remains of the product from the previous night, "wake up" your skin, increase circulation, eliminate dead cells and prepare your skin for your day cream. While at night you remove the dirt accumulated from the day and the remains of makeup and products that you have applied.

After reading this, do not think that the more times you clean the skin of your face, the better, because it is not like that. For example, there is no benefit from double cleaning . The more products you apply to your skin to cleanse it, the more you will disrupt the skin's natural barrier function and the more sensitive it will be.

Remember that if you clean it excessively, you will remove the protective mantle of the skin and it will become dehydrated. And if you clean it less, the pores will be clogged.

Be careful with the water

The temperature of the water is key . Instead of going for hot water, choose warm water. This will prevent dryness, irritation and redness of the skin. If you already take this into account when washing your hair without damaging it, why not apply the same to your skin?

Don't rub the skin too much

Avoid rubbing your skin too hard if you don't want it to get irritated. When we exfoliate the skin, it is normal to apply a little pressure (soft), but if we are talking about daily cleaning, we must do it carefully if we do not want to cause redness or promote excess oil . Apply this same when you dry your face after cleaning, do it with gentle touches and without rubbing.

And pay attention to your hands …

Yes, yes, as you read. Although we are talking about your face, it is super important that you wash your hands well first. In this way, you will avoid transferring dirt and bacteria accumulated throughout the day on the hands to the skin of the face. You go out of your way to show off your perfect skin and maybe you're the one sabotaging it.