Cleansing is the key to skin care in foggy days. Skin problems are all caused by cleansing.

Due to the persistent smog weather, working women who cannot stay at home naturally cannot "stop smoking", and girls with sensitive skin are even more miserable. There are many suspended particles in haze weather, which will inevitably clog the pores, causing pore blockage, accumulation of keratin and peeling of the skin. Therefore, when the air is turbid and the pollution index exceeds the standard, the most important step in our skin care is to wash our face well.

New look at cleansing: Wash your face first before taking care of your skin

Washing your face clean is the key to skin care not only on foggy days, but also on ordinary days. Many women always wipe their faces hurriedly and routinely, and then enthusiastically embrace the subsequent skin care drama, but never think about whether their skin is really ready. Once we encounter skin problems, we will question the ingredients of the cream, the texture of the essence, and even the speed of applying eye cream, but we will never look back to examine whether the first step of cleansing before using various creams and essences has already laid the foundation for a fire that can ignite at any time. It’s time to refresh those inherent concepts of cleansing: First, cleansing may seem simple, but it is actually very important for the skin; second, doing a good job of cleansing will make solving many skin problems more efficient, or even cleansing itself is the solution; finally, cleansing can also be high-tech, there are many interesting new trends in cleansing that you must know!

Cleansing tools: hands free from now on

Thanks to the rapid development of high-tech, every step of skin care now reflects the hottest trends in the biochemical world. Let's take a look at the most popular new cleansing forces, so that you can easily cleanse your face even in these annoying smog days.

Cleansing brush removes dead skin cells

Hand-arranged, soft and natural bristles can produce richer foam than your hands, and can also remove dirt and aging cuticles by massaging the skin.

Cleansing sponge suitable for sensitive skin

Natural sponge, soft to the touch and has good ductility. Not only does it have excellent foaming properties, but it also minimizes irritation to the skin. It feels soothing and pleasant to use, and can be used safely on sensitive skin.

Facial cleansing device allows skin care products to be absorbed better

Facial cleansing devices have become all the rage due to their popularity among beauty experts, who praise their powerful cleansing power and unexpected gentleness. They can not only highly cleanse the skin, but also improve the appearance of pores, solve problems such as blackheads, whiteheads, and acne caused by clogged pores and insufficient cleansing, make the skin feel smooth and bright, and subsequent skin care products can be better absorbed.

Cleansing products: There is always a cup of your tea

From absolutely liquid cleansing water, to the intermediate cleansing gel, to the cleansing cream that is infinitely close to a solid state, and finally to the cleansing towel that is free from the shackles of the container and can be carried around, the shape and texture have made great leaps, and the usage methods and feelings are also completely different. Whatever you choose, there's always one you'll love.

Facial Soap

Suitable for people: People with non-extremely dry skin and those who love the "soapy feel" and hate greasiness and shine.

Cleansing water

Recommended for people with sensitive skin and those traveling in waterless environments.

Cleansing wipes

Recommended for: frequent flyers, those who love fast-food skincare, and those who need to quickly change their makeup, especially those who want to "wash their face" anytime and anywhere on foggy days.

Skin problems are all caused by cleansing

As long as you think about it carefully, this is not more difficult to solve than the simplest logic problem. However, when women have skin problems, they would rather question the texture of the cream, the efficacy of the essence, or even suspect that the smoke and fire in the Sichuan restaurant last night destroyed the balance of the skin... As the first thing to do in skin care, it is recommended that you start with "cleansing". Perhaps many skin problems will be solved unexpectedly.

Skin dehydration: dry, tight, and ineffective moisturizing

Don’t use exfoliating cleansing products every day, don’t pursue an instant oil-free feeling on your face after cleansing, and don’t cleanse your face more than twice a day... This is a moisturizing secret for those who love cleansing.

Skin mania: frequent acne and allergies

Choose a cleanser that has sufficient cleansing power but does not damage the skin barrier according to your skin type; at the same time, you should change cleansers according to the season to avoid excessive oil clogging pores or excessive dryness that aggravates skin sensitivity.

Skin anorexia texture: rough feeling and poor absorption

Contrary to the previous question, your attitude towards cleansing is too gentle, and you need to take some drastic measures: change your makeup remover to a more powerful one, and use a foaming cleanser to clean away the makeup remover that is not thoroughly emulsified after makeup removal; increase the use of exfoliating conditioning cleansers every week; temporarily change the habit of patting on highly moisturizing toner to wiping with cotton pads, and replace the toner with one that has a secondary cleansing effect.

Skin color deficiency: dull yellowish uneven skin tone

Have you also found that even if you have done enough whitening and sun protection work, your skin color is still dull and lifeless? There are two reasons for this. The first is the thick accumulation of aged cuticles, and the second is insufficient cleaning, resulting in excess oil residue. These oils adhere to the surface of the skin and react with the air to produce an oxidation reaction, turning the skin a dull yellow color, making the skin naturally lifeless.

Cleansing Concept Yes or No

Since such a small step as cleansing can solve so many big problems, are you doing it right? You won’t know until you see that this seemingly simple and ordinary first step in skin care actually has so many conceptual traps.

Q: The milder the cleansing product, the better? NO!

"Mild" is by no means the only criterion for judging whether a cleansing product is suitable for you. A truly "good" cleansing product should be suitable for your skin type and skin condition (whether you are in an emergency period such as acne, allergies, etc.); suitable for the season of use; and have an appropriate pH value (the pH value of the skin is slightly acidic. In order to protect the skin's natural sebum film, no matter what skin type, including oily skin, it is not recommended to use high-alkaline cleansers).

Q: Wash your face while taking a shower. NO!

This is not a good habit, mainly involving the problem of cleansing temperature. First of all, the water temperature is usually high when taking a shower, and the best temperature for cleansing is 36°C. Too high a temperature will take away too much oil, making the skin feel dry and tight after washing, and will also cause skin problems such as enlarged pores. Secondly, using the showerhead water jet directly to rinse your face also delivers a strong blow to your skin, which does not provide any benefits. The correct approach is to use warm water close to body temperature to cleanse your face separately.

Q: Even if your skin is oily, you should not cleanse more than three times a day. Yes!

The oilier your skin is, the easier it is to make mistakes when it comes to cleansing. Should you wash your face as soon as your skin becomes oily? No! Necessary oil is an important component of the skin's natural moisturizing protective film. The skin is also very smart. Once it detects that the natural moisturizing protective film is insufficient in oil, it will work hard to secrete more to replenish it. This is the fundamental reason why "the more you wash your skin, the oilier it becomes."