Simple Cleansing Mistakes

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Mistake #2: Not cleansing after the gym

This one may seem obvious, especially failing to wash my skin after exercising was definitely one cause of my skin issues. I would bring facial wipes but never use them. Than go on and do errands sometimes. Not washing your face after the gym can clog your pores. So bringing a face wash is important.

But those facial cleansing wipes you might keep in your gym bag won’t do the trick, either. Convenient? Yes. Ideal. No.  All that cleansing wipes do is smear dirt, bacteria, oil, and makeup across it. Though I sweat and I do wear makeup to the gym it is a good idea to bring them to wipe the sweat off. Just go cleanse after your workout.

So let’s all agree to opt for a real face wash instead, deal? Cera Ve Travel Facial Cleanser($5) is perfect for workout-day convenience.

Mistake #3: Not cleansing in the morning

 A lot of combination skin types will skip the cleansing step in the morning thinking that their skin is already clean from the night before.. NOT true.  But clogged pores may result. How?Perfect Cleanser/Toner is LaFace PUR PURIFYING FACIAL CLEANSER AND TONER IN ONE $59. Now this is worth the price. It is 2 products in one. Perfect for morning cleansing. PUR removes impurities, moisturizes and tightens the pores leaving your skin feeling clean and refreshed This effective foaming cleanser with Copper Gluconate and Aloe is antibacterial, and its anti-inflammatory properties are medical-grade. It also helps tighten the pores. Amazing cleanser.

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 No matter how well you wash your skin at night, your skin enters repair mode as you sleep, which causes it to secrete toxins and sebum. This may prevent your daytime products from performing their best. Not only that, but some of us touch our face in their sleep or use overnight hair masks that could interact with your skin, all of which can introduce bacteria that you’ll want to remove the next morning. Plus, some of the ingredients in nighttime products (like AHAs, BHAs, and retinol) need to be cleansed from the skin the next day to avoid any potential reactions or irritation.  A fresh clean face is a perfect reset for the skin.

Mistake #4: Cleansing with an oil(Yes I do because of removing my makeup, keep reading)

Here’s another combination skin that can lead to blackheads and breakouts.  As much as I love my decadent cleansing balms and oils, they’re just not right for some combo skin types. I run on the dry and hormonal combo. But I know women I have spoke to that are doing the double cleanse with the WRONGcleansing oil.

Many  have fallen in love with the popularity of cleansing oils(I sure have and swear by the products I use) and cleansing balms due to the luxurious feel they give to the skin when used. But the problem is that the oil residue these cleansers leave behind is no good for clog-prone pores. Plus, because oils have such a large molecular structure when other products with smaller molecules (toner, serums, etc.) are applied afterward, they can’t penetrate the cell membrane effectively.

Long story short, even though double cleansing is trendy and cleansing balms are totally decadent, if you have a combo skin type, you might want to skip them. Or cleanse correctly and use a great cleanser to clean your skin. Both La Face and Bloom Skincare

are perfect for all skintypes. Both cruelty free and beautifully made. You can not go wrong with these cleansers. And double cleanse to remove makeup not in the morning. Also watch the oils you do cleanse with. For combo tamanu oilis amazing along with tea tree oil. I tend to make my own. Research your oils and make your own cleansing oil.  A great brand to do mixing of oils is Instanatural. Inexpenisve and ingredients you know that are true to its brand.

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Mistake #5: Overwhelming your skin with too many products

I am guilty with the 10 step Korean routine. But I do it and it works for me. But on my oilier days I make it simple. And piling on way too many products in an attempt to treat a myriad of self-diagnosed issues can just reek havoc. The overuse of products and the mixing of too many products makes it difficult to determine if a product is not appropriate for your skin (perhaps flaring skinsensitivity, causing acne, triggering excess oil production, etc). This habit might also result in a chemistry nightmare. Again not all skincare products work well together. I have figured this out with many brands. I know what not to use with certain products and what works synergistic. Again keep it simple if this is what is needed for your skin.

What to do instead? Stick to a consistent, basic regimen that has been approved by your dermatologist, and introduce new products one at a time so you’ll be able to tell if something isn’t working out. Remember it is never to late to take care of your skin. Start with healthy products. The products I mention on my blogs are really amazing!

~Tiffany ♥