It’s all very well to focus on the latest and greatest, but we can sometimes forget the basic skin facts that hold true for everyone. No hype, no hyperbole, these ten rules work for all, regardless of age or skin condition.
1 Don’t Be A Clean Freak
A cleanser is not meant to make your skin squeaky, a toner is not meant to make your skin feel tight and an exfoliant shouldn’t sting, burn or make your face red. All of those are signs of irritation and irritation leads to inflammation, which is never good news for anyone.
2 Wash With Lukewarm Water
Very hot water dries the skin and can stimulate sebum flow. Dial down your tap and finish with a cool rinse. As for cleansers – I only use soap-free, non-stripping formulas. Go-to cleansers