10 Truths and lies about facial cleansing

Much is said about the facial, if we do it correctly, if it is necessary daily, if it is an aggressive way of cleaning the skin, etc. Well, today we are going to discover truths and lies about facial cleansing by the hand of Leonor Prieto, Scientific Director of La Roche-Posay.

1. Sensitive skin should not abuse cleansing products. It is totally false. Cleansing products do not irritate sensitive skin, so it is important that the product adapts to the characteristics of the skin, in this case those of sensitive skin as gentle cleansers with soothing ingredients that are suitable for sensitive skin. It is essential that these cleansers are able to remove impurities from the skin without rubbing, as the friction will only irritate the skin much more.
2. Tonics irritate the skin. Totally falseNot all tonics are astringent or contain alcohol. Sensitive skin should choose as a facial tonic a thermal water that calms it, and softens the skin without irritating it.
3. Using a make-up remover milk on skin with acne, adds more oil and causes more pimples. Totally false. A cleansing milk tested as "non-comedogenic" does not favor the appearance of pimples. The important thing is that these types of products do not have irritating surfactants, which cause a rebound effect.
4. The scrub is too aggressive a product for oily skin, it irritates and damages them in depth. Totally false. It is essential that we exfoliate the skin once a week, so that it is more ready, unified and free of impurities. In addition, exfoliation will help us control our open pores. Remember that the only thing exfoliation does is remove dead cells effectively without being an aggressive product.
5. You only have to mix the cleaning products that indicate it with water. True. To remove make-up, the less water we use, the better. We should only remove make-up with water those cleaning products that mention it. When you use water, it must be lukewarm.
6. After cleansing, the hydrolipidic layer disappears, so the skin must rest for a few hours before applying another treatment. Totally false. This only happens when we use soaps that are not specific to clean the face. That is why it is always advisable to use specific products for each area of ​​our body.
7. When removing make-up, it is necessary to give several passes until we remove all the remains. True. There are times that once is not enough to clean your makeup. If the product is good and its formula is not aggressive, it does not matter that we take several passes, in order to eliminate impurities, dead cells and respect the acid mantle and balance of the skin.
8. No need to use a toner after cleansing milk. Totally false. The toner helps to eliminate the remains of the cleansing milk, and also when the skin is clean, it brings luminosity, softens, refreshes and gives vitality to the skin. If you want the tonic to function perfectly, apply it twice. The first with a gentle massage, and the second with light touches.
9. Better to choose alcohol-free tonics. True. Toners that contain alcohol can be used on oily skin, as it adds a touch of freshness. But for the rest of skin such as normal or sensitive, it is much better to use soothing tonics without alcohol or hot springs.
10. Cleansing wipes can dry out the skin. True. The normal thing is that the wipes do not have too many cleaning elements, they have more preservatives and they act much worse. Cleaning with this type of cleaning wipes is worse, since once they are opened, when they come into contact with the outside, they lose their properties. Use the wipes in specific cases such as a trip or something quick when you do not have time to do a complete facial cleansing.

As you can see, there is a lot of talk about facial cleansing, but we don't have to pay attention to everything. These 10 guidelines are sure to help you.