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Makeup Removal 101…

April 30, 2007 By 4 Comments

I know you all wash your face and take off your makeup everyday, but there are some basic steps that I think people miss. In this day and age, when we have so many outside factors with the environment that affect our daily lives, I thought it prudent to address how to remove your makeup properly. Makeup residue can clog your pores and leave you with skin that is less than desireable, so when you take it off make sure you take it all off.

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  • Wash your hands first. So many people skip this step. It is probably the most important one. If you don’t wash your hands before your touch your face, bacteria and outside elements are transferred to your skin. Bacteria causes breakouts…nuff said.
  • Remove your eye makeup. If you wear eyemakeup, use a remover to ensure you get everything off. There are seperate ones that work well for waterproof, Nana used Vaseline and a tissue…that works too.
  • Use a mild, gentle cleanser. Preferably one that also removes makeup. Always start on your forehead, and work your way down using circular motions. You can use a soap based or lotion based as long as it’s mild. Purity Made Simple is my favorite for this because it takes everything off in one step.
  • Rinse…rinse…rinse. You should actually spend more time rinsing your face with clean water than you should removing the makeup itself. You don’t want any residue left on your skin and you will actually be able to feel when everything is gone. If you use a toner, apply it only after you have rinsed your face a good 5-6 times.
  • Apply moisturizer and eye cream. Out of all the products you should be using, these two are my #1. You must..must..must moisturize your situation! Even if you are oily, get an oil free version.
  • If you don’t feel like washing, use makeup remover wipes – whatever you do, do NOT go to sleep with that makeup on!

    • Follow these simple steps and you are certain to have a clean fresh face before you hit the pillow…

    Stay Pretty!!

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    • http://lifeinaventicup.com franki durbin

      You know, as basic as the information seems…no one teaches us this essential, important ritual of face cleaning. And after a certain age (13), it just seems odd to ask anyone.

      I’ve just finished reading Linda Wells’ book (Confessions of a Beauty Editor). She goes back to basics (as you have here) and does a great job of helping us asnswer some embarrassingly simple questions.

      Thanks for your thoughtful post!

    • http://www.city-itis.blogspot.com Jamie

      I like this step by step. Dermatologists don’t even tell you to do half of this stuff!

    • http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com iry

      lol.. never bother about these previously.. thanks for the tips. :)

      iry
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    • http://www.goodbeautytips.org/ Cara Fletcher

      In my point of view most the most important thing in cleaning your face is the appropriate type of face wash for your skin type.The face wash keeps your skin clean and protects it from acne.