Have you found your Perfect Cleanser?

Skin cleansing is your first step to beautiful, hydrated, plump, dewy, clear, healthy skin. It’s one of the Katherine Daniels non-negotiable steps in your skincare routine. The second non-negotiable is being Correct and Consistent. Read on to learn more from skincare expert Kirsti Shuba of Katherine Daniels .

Being Correct and Consistent means cleansing your skin correctly and doing so twice a day. It works if you work it: Owning product does not give you great skin, using them correctly and consistently does.

Skin cleansing can be quick and effective.

My skincare routine takes me a little over 2 minutes in the morning and 3 minutes in the evening. Yours shouldn’t take you any longer. Once you’ve got a cleansing routine which is quick and effective, you’ll consistently ‘show up’ and enjoy the process. Maybe it will turn into a ‘you time’ self-care ritual twice a day. And you will love the results it gives you. 

What does cleansing do? 

Throughout the day oil, dirt, make-up and pollution particles get onto your skin. If left uncleansed, all this collects in the openings of your skin, i.e. your hair follicles. Your hair follicles become blocked forming a ‘plug’ of debris. A blackhead forms. Once the follicle is blocked, it is there until the blackhead is removed or until the blockage turns into a red, angry spot.

I’m not saying that cleansing your skin properly and with the correct products will stop you from having a spot or blackhead again.  However, the proper removal of excess oil, dirt, make-up, and pollution particles each night will limit the amount you get. And importantly your skin will be in its best shape to recover and repair while you sleep. 

Talking of sleep… 

Fail to cleanse away the day’s dirt before bed and it will transfer to your pillow. Each night thereafter, it’s transferred back onto your skin. Say no more!

Increase in body temperature.

This happens naturally while you sleep. The increased temperature makes your skin barrier more permeable. Remember your skin barrier keeps the ‘good stuff’ in and the ‘bad stuff’ out. This means ingredients from your products can easily get into your skin, where they can do their job. Great news if your skin is clean and you completed your skincare regime before bed each night. Bad news if you don’t remove make-up and don’t clean your skin. Make-up and the day’s dirt will penetrate your skin barrier and cause problems including congestion, sensitivity, and dehydration, to name a few.

Regeneration and repair mode.

While you’re asleep your body and your skin regenerates and repairs itself, removing old, dead cells and flushing toxins through your internal systems. Your skin plays a part in this as toxins are flushed through your skin with natural water loss, which happens when your temperature rises. During your deep sleep, collagen, elastin and other youth proteins are created for all body parts, including your skin. Your skin will regenerate and repair the best if it is clean, hydrated and protected.

Set yourself a 1 week skin cleansing challenge.

Commit to a correct and consistent cleansing regime for 1 week. At the end of this week you will see and feel the difference in your skin clarity, hydration and comfort. Based on the results, commit to week 2, then week 3 and finally week 4. Now there’ll be no stopping you.

Choose your ‘weapon.’

We have a selection of different cleansers, some you’ll love, some you may not. To help you work out which is best for your skin type and lifestyle we’ve put together a handy guide to help you decide which cleanser is for you, view here.

Essential Micellar Face & Eye Make-Up Remover

It’s not a cleanser, it’s a make-up remover, it removes eye make-up and face make-up. It has a lightweight texture, offering speedy removal and gives you a fresh skin finish. This product is intended to be used around your eyes and no fragrance has been added.

Essential Cleansing Milk

Perfect if you like the traditional cleansing and toning system. Its unique dual texture starts as a lightweight milk and turns into a fluid upon contact with your skin. The fluid texture enters every open pore, every line and crevice for a deep but gentle cleansing experience. It gives your skin a hydrated and refreshed skin finish. 

Essential Miracle Cleansing Jelly

This cleanser is perfect for you if you like an effortless removal of long wear make-up and stubborn mascara. The Essential Miracle Cleansing Jelly has a transforming texture from jelly to oil and then from oil to milk. This provides a soft, supple and velvety skin finish. This product is intended to be used around your eyes and no fragrance has been added.

Essential Cleansing Gel

Offers a lathering wash, ideal for cleansing in the shower.
Its concentrated gel-to-foam texture leaves you with a squeaky-clean matte skin finish, always hydrated and comfortable, never tight and dry.  It’s the perfect product for the whole family

Get some great advice

Talk things through with the experts. If you’re not sure what a great skin cleansing regime ‘looks like’ or which products will suit your skin and fit into your lifestyle. Don’t panic, you’re not alone and help is on hand.  Get in touch with me at Beauty By Rebekah for a chat on 07736 546683 or call into the Salon.