Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise

We all know we should cleanse, tone and moisturise but what does this actually mean and why should we do it.

A good daily skin care routine is vital to keep your skin clean, hydrated, protected, healthy and glowing. And for this, it is important to make cleansing, toning, moisturising and protecting a regular feature in your routine.

Everyday our skin goes through a process of cell renewal. Old dead skin cells reach the surface of the skin and new cells are produced at the dermis. These skin cells along with a build up of sebum can act as a barrier on the surface and cause the skin to look dull and lifeless and can contribute to congestion leading to breakouts.   

Cleansing the skin every morning helps to remove this build up. It also allows for deeper penetration of more active products to the dermis. You should always double cleanse, first cleanse to remove excess oil or dirt from the skin, the second to cleanse the skin itself. There are many different types of cleansers and we will discuss the best types for your skin type later on.  

There is much controversy over the use of certain toners. Typically a toner was a product containing a lot of alcohol to 'de-grease' the skin. Toners containing alcohol dehydrate the skin and should be avoided. A 'toner' should be a step in your skincare routine to condition your skin. Either in the form of a lotion applied to the skin using cotton pads or else spritzed onto the skin. Toners remove any residual cleanser left on the skin and they also help increase hydration and help to bring the larger molecules of a moisturiser into the deeper layers of the skin.

Moisturising our skin is the best way to prevent premature aging. Even the oiliest of skin types need to moisturise. If the skin becomes dehydrated your skin is immediately susceptible to sensitivity, broken capillaries and as mentioned, aging. Moisturising in the am with an added SPF and in the evening using more active anti-aging ingredients.