Skin Care Post 2: Cleanse
- Tiffany Peterson
- Jun 28, 2018
- 4 min read
Did you miss the Intro post to this series? Find it here.
Let's talk about getting that skin CLEAN!
*I am not an expert, esthetician, or dermatologist.* However, I do my best to research and learn as much as I can so that I have valuable, reliable, and helpful information to share.
Makeup Removal
I use the Kirkland makeup remover wipes from Costco to get my makeup off. They are inexpensive and they get the job done! I used to use the Neutrogena wipes, but they are a bit more expensive. Wipes are easy to travel with and they don't make a big mess, so I'm a big fan of them!
Another thing about the Kirkland wipes--I don't feel like they leave a residue on my skin. Every other wipe I have tried makes me feel like I NEED to wash my face after. I usually do use a cleanser after using the wipe, but it's nice to know that my makeup wipes aren't gunking up my face if I'm having a lazy night and I opt to skip washing my face.
Before You Cleanse...
So how do you figure out what cleanser is right for you? First, you have to determine your skin type.
UGH, the dreaded "skin type" talk. This is usually where people would lose me because I got SO CONFUSED. But let me tell you, figuring out your skin type and using products for your specific skin type will make everything so much better and so much easier.
Quick and Easy Skin Typing
Dry Skin: Feels tight, may be easily irritated, little-to-no oil on your face. Makeup may collect on dry patches or get crepey under your eyes.
Normal Skin: An even distribution of oil--not excessively oily. Makeup tends to wear more evenly throughout the day.
Combination Skin: Generally oily in the "T-Zone" (the center of the face), but dry everywhere else. Makeup may wear unevenly throughout the day.
Oily Skin: The entire face is generally oily. Makeup may seem to "melt off"; blotting papers and setting powders have been your must-haves. You may be more acne-prone.
My Skin-Typing Struggle
I had the hardest time typing my own skin because my skin changes throughout the year (and with hormones, and with pregnancy, and...). I consider myself normal-to-combination, with the occasional dryness.
But aren't cleansers one-size-fits-all? When I walk down the skin care aisle at Target, they all seem to be the same... NO. WRONG.
Let me share my teenage experience with washing my face...
Did you know that your face ISN'T supposed to feel light it's so tight it might crack after you wash it?! I thought that was how your skin was SUPPOSED to feel after you washed it--if it wasn't tight, it wasn't clean! I hated the tight feeling, so I stayed away from washing my face regularly for YEARS. UMM... YIKES!!
I was using a cleanser that was too harsh for my dry/combination skin. The cleanser I was using was much better suited for someone with oily skin. The cleanser was stripping my skin of the already scant natural oils, which made my skin feel extremely tight. And guess what our miracle skin organ does when it feels tight? It produces extra oils to make up for everything that is being stripped away.
Extra oils = breakouts. Bleh. (So, you don't have to have oily skin to have constant breakouts... your skin may be breaking out because it is overproducing oils to compensate for harsh cleansers.)
Our skin is constantly battling to find balance and the products we use can either help achieve the balance or make our skin overwork and FREAK OUT.
Finding Balance
I now use the SeneGence normal-to-dry skin care line. Even though I have the tough combo of an oily T-Zone and super dry under-eyes and cheeks, finding the right products for my skin has helped lessen my oiliness and helped reduce the frequency and severity of my Rosacea flareups! My skin is MUCH more even and balanced, which makes makeup a lot more fun and a lot less infuriating.
Using the correct type of skin care may not solve all of your skin woes, but it will make them much more manageable, I PROMISE.
To Spin Brush or Not To Spin Brush?
I'm sure you've heard of Clarisonic spin brushes, whether you use one yourself or you know someone close to you who does. I haven't taken the plunge on the Clarisonic, however, I do use a spin brush from Vanity Planet (I got it for about $35-$40. P.S. NEVER buy anything from Vanity Planet for full price. There are constantly celebrity discount codes for upwards of 70% off. The retail prices are ridiculously high for the quality of the products, which is why they offer such high discount codes to influencers.).
The spin brush I use isn't the highest quality, but it was a more affordable way to try out the spin brush without dropping $125+ on a Clarisonic.
I would not recommend a spin brush if your skin is extremely sensitive. However, I really like using it. Also, it is VERY important to not put too much pressure on the brush as you use it, as that can cause damage to your skin.
I feel like the spin brush gets so much product off of my face that my makeup remover wipes and cleanser alone miss!
I hope that some of this information was helpful! We will be tackling exfoliation in the next post! I have felt so empowered by learning new things and I want to share that with YOU!
XOXO
TIFFANY
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