Makeup can be said to be a daily [just need] for delicate girls. As long as I go out, even if it is 38 â outside, I am not myself without foundation, eyebrows and lipstick.
Night fell, after home, finally can remove (remove more than half) makeup, let pores breathe freely. Even wipe with wipe to remove makeup, and continue to use cleansing products to wash face, afraid of makeup residue on the face. After all, makeup removal is not clean, not only uncomfortable, but also will affect the makeup effect the next day.
But will the daily ceremony of “makeup removal + facial cleaning” hurt the skin? I really do.
In fact, moderate cleaning is enough, and the ritual [makeup removal + facial cleaning] has been excessive. After removing makeup, another step of facial cleaning is added, which is like gilding the lily. The harm to the skin far outweighs the good! Everything has its own degree, makeup removal and face washing, also can’t blindly pursue [wash clean].
Clinically, we have seen more cases of skin barrier damage caused by excessive cleaning. Many people’s makeup removal process is simply a scene of large-scale skin torture.
Some friends have even created an enhanced version of [makeup removal + facial cleaning + secondary cleaning]: wash it for the first time, then wipe it again with cosmetic cotton dipped in cosmetic water, and add a cleaning mask, frosting particles and facial cleanser to take turns to [bomb] the skin regularly.
Finally, the skin is almost free of oil and water, but it is not smooth either. It looks like a frosted filter has been added. The dermatologist looked at it and said it was indeed [washed out]!
But for the skin after makeup, it is really facing heavier cleaning tasks than usual. How should we treat our face?
Next, let’s have a systematic talk with you about two or three things about makeup removal, and guide people in how to remove makeup scientifically (want to see the method directly? Pull it down hard).
Make-up hurts the skin and must be removed, but it must be moderate.
First of all, it must be clear that there is really no need to remove makeup without makeup… Although some friends do not have makeup, they feel that the skin is oily and stained with stains, and the cleaning power of facial cleanser is not enough. Only by using makeup remover products can they [wash clean]. In fact, for general stains and sunscreen that is not waterproof, the cleaning power of conventional facial cleanser is enough.
Secondly, make-up must be removed. Because makeup products often contain a large amount of grease and powder, grease provides necessary nutrition for the reproduction of some harmful microorganisms, while powder increases the surface area that pathogenic bacteria can attach to. There are [oil and water] and [space], these harmful microorganisms will naturally reproduce fully. Therefore, it is necessary to [manage residual makeup day and night] ~
But for the skin, Removing makeup is also a painful process. In order to [remove] many makeup removers, A lot of surfactants with strong defatting power are used in the formula. The makeup has indeed been removed, and a large amount of precious sebum and intercellular lipid on the stratum corneum have also been taken away. Without these [umbrellas], the skin’s barrier function will be weakened, and subsequent skin problems may follow. Therefore, makeup removal should be moderate and should not behave in such a way.
Two Mistakes in Makeup Removal, to Avoid
Myth 1: Must Use Cotton for Makeup Removal
For normal skin, it is OK to use cosmetic cotton to help remove makeup, but it is not necessary. Cosmetic cotton further cleans the skin through surface friction. For damaged skin, the extra friction is even worse. The skin is so fragile, it is more appropriate to use hands.
Myth 2: Use frosting, exfoliating and other products to remove makeup vigorously.
It is said that makeup remover products will hurt the skin, Some friends have their own way and choose to use facial cleanser to clean makeup. Afraid of not being clean, they specially choose facial cleanser with strong cleaning power, and add scrub cream, exfoliating cream or facial cleanser. They must remove dry feeling before giving up. As a result, efforts cannot produce miracles, but excessive cleaning damages the skin barrier and does more harm than good.
Cleansing, gentle mending knife for skin
Many people are used to washing their faces again after taking off their makeup. I think my face will feel better. Don’t wash your face before going to bed, I always feel that I have done one step less. However, during the washing process, the dirt on the skin surface needs to be taken away. These actions cannot be so fine that they will not cause any damage to the skin. In other words, as long as it is [washed], it will bring more or less damage to the skin. Therefore, after removing makeup, there is no need to specifically clean the skin again.
Dermatologists have always stressed the need for moderate cleaning and never excessive cleaning. Repeated cleaning and excessive cleaning are more harmful than beneficial to the skin barrier. For patients with sensitive skin, we even say to them when choosing between them: try to make up as little as possible. However, this is more difficult for girls than remembering all the popular science knowledge points of Dr. Clove.
Therefore, we can only remind sensitive skin patients with makeup needs once again that you need to pay more attention to the problem of over-cleaning than others and choose milder cleansing products.
Expert guidance, master the correct makeup removal posture
Cosmetic residue hurts the skin, and makeup removal will also hurt the skin. What should I do? The light of the two evils is that makeup still needs to be removed, but the frequency of makeup removal should be reduced as much as possible. If there is no makeup, makeup remover products can be completely eliminated. When choosing makeup remover products, choose products that contain mild surfactants or other mild cleaning ingredients, such as jojoba oil (also known as jojoba oil).
When removing makeup, it is recommended that the water temperature should be about 25 â. Use soft hands to gently rub the makeup removing product on the face. After about 1-2 minutes, rinse the face with flowing water.
Finally, make-up products and makeup remover products have certain injuries to the skin, often taking away the surface sebum and even damaging the skin barrier. Therefore, while washing, pay attention to moisturizing, so that the skin can be cleaned and feel moist, is the most scientific method.
I understand the reason, but after removing makeup, I always feel that there is residue of makeup remover on my face. I don’t use facial cleanser to wash my face again. It’s so uncomfortable! And I’m afraid these things will stay on my face and bring secondary damage to my face.