Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Care to Share the Secrets of Facial Skin Care at All?

However, not taking care of your skin is bordering on being tragic. Besides the immediate benefits, consistent facial skincare will pay off immensely in the long run. 

Understandably, there are several questions surrounding it. What do you look for when it comes to skincare products? What can a face wash do that facial cleansers can’t? The list, honestly, goes on.

These questions are why most people make some critical mistakes when cleaning their faces. 

There is no reason that you should be among those people. In fact, after reading this, you could be educating others around you. So, the next time you are trying to pick a facial skincare product or just heading to the sink for a cleansing session, keep these things in mind. 

Is there a difference between a face wash and a cleanser?

Facial cleansers hydrate, clean, and soothe your skin. The texture of a cleanser ranges from being almost gel-like to even watery.

On the other hand, a face wash is supposed to clean your pores more deeply.

While both kinds of products are broadly meant to clean your face, the way they do it differs quite a bit. Most skin types benefit more from a cleanser because it’s much gentler. Oily skin, however, needs a more thorough cleaning. A face wash, for example, is a better option there.

The ideal way to go about it would be to use both. Use a cleanser to gently strip off any oil or impurities built up during the day. Then, use a face wash for a more thorough cleaning.

Are there any things you should incorporate into your skincare regimen?

While everyone has a specific regimen unique to them, there are some general pointers that you could benefit from.

Try not to use piping hot water.

While cleaning your face with hot water might feel good, it is inconceivably damaging to your skin. Besides stripping away the natural oils from your face, hot water can leave you feeling dry and tight. That’s precisely the opposite of what a cleansing session should be doing.

Using lukewarm water can help in this regard. Be gentle with your skin. There is no need to go overboard.

Use something that your skin needs, not something that you want.

The Australian facial care market reached $2.39 billion in 2021. There is no doubt that there are several appealing products out there.

You could be eyeing one such elaborately advertised product right now. Perhaps, you have already made up your mind. However, you should know that beautiful fragrances and pretty packages don’t make a particular cleanser the right choice for you. 

If you are prone to acne, consider facial cleansers with a salicylic acid-base. That will unclog your pores and get rid of any excess oil. Conversely, you need to use a much gentler product with moisturising ingredients for dry skin.

Fit in a gentle massage while going about your regimen

A haphazard way when washing or cleaning your face will not help. While it may feel like you are being thorough, scrubbing your face hard is the fastest way to damage it.

Go about the whole process in a gentle way. With the tip of your fingers, use small circular motions to massage the cleanser onto your face.

That way, you get to pamper yourself a little bit every day.

Summing up

Are there more things to consider? Yes, there is. Everything depends on your skin type. 

What’s not debatable, though, is that you need to be consistent with it. After all, ten years down the line, the only person you will be able to hold accountable for your skin is yourself.