How to Clean The Face: Top Face Cleaning Benefits and Steps Skin & Hair Care
How to Clean The Face: Top Face Cleaning Benefits and Steps
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

How to Clean The Face: Top Face Cleaning Benefits and Steps

Face cleaning may sound like a simple, everyday activity, but every individual does it differently and gets different results. For instance, the frequency of face cleaning, quality of soap/face wash, temperature and ph levels of water, etc. can make a huge difference in results.

What is a face cleaning routine and why should you care so much about it?

Our skin is exposed to dirt, pollution and debris present in the environment every day. Certainly, a large number of foreign elements try to break into your skin each day.

To maintain healthy and glowing skin, washing your face (and cleaning it well!) is essential. Some people even go for double cleansing to offset the effect of cosmetic products as well as to keep their skin dust-and-oil free at all times.

Cleaning is the first step in your multi-step routines. However, we may often miss our skincare routine, which may leave the harmful pollutants stagnant on our face leading to breakouts, making our skin appear dull. Face cleaning done right can stop breakouts and give you glowing, youthful skin in the long run.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to cleanse your face with simple yet effective face cleansing steps.

 

Benefits of Face Cleansing

To prevent your skin from acne, dullness, blemishes and dehydration, it is crucial to properly and regularly clean your face with a good cleanser that suits your skin type. Makeup, pollution, dirt, unwanted and dead skin cells and excess oils get collected on your skin, forming a layer of harmful debris on your face. This does not let air, water and nutrients reach your skin cells leaving it dehydrated and dull-looking.

Sebum is an oily substance that is produced by our body to moisturise and protect our skin naturally. It is primarily a beneficial oil, but if allowed to stay on the skin for long periods, it may mix with the pollutants and dirt on our skin causing our pores to enlarge. The secretion of sebum itself can be blocked because of blocked skin follicles. Without this protective oil, acne and inflammation can occur. Enlarged pores also appear as large blackheads on the face.

Following proper face cleaning steps can remove dead skin, and foreign particles which may get accumulated and clog the skin. This is a rejuvenating process that allows the skin to be oxygenated regularly. Oxygenated skin breathes and regenerates cells much better. The products and homemade ingredients one uses are of no use if the face is not cleansed correctly, especially with clogged pores. The layer of unwanted particles on the face prevents the necessary components and nutrients from reaching inside the skin. Following a proper cleansing routine can help beneficial skin rejuvenation.

Besides these face clean up benefits, acne may also leave permanent scars on your face, which may turn into dark spots. Itchiness and dryness can also occur because of a lack of moisture in the skin.

So, if you want to keep your skin healthy and radiant, keep reading this step-by-step guide on how you can routinely clean your skin at home in simple ways

 

How to clean face naturally at home and steps to follow for face cleansing

A skin cleansing routine is a time when you take care of your skin, helping it stay radiant. We don’t need intensive routines with multiple products and steps, weighing the skin down with several chemicals and products that sometimes act against each other. This simple act of cleansing appropriately takes five minutes of your day to renew your skin and keep it healthy, maintaining a natural glow.

  1. Use Water: Yes, water and the temperature of the water is critical for cleaning your skin. Water that is very hot or very cold would not help the pores on your skin at all. Experts suggest using lukewarm water, better if it is on the colder side rather than warmer. It is gentle on your skin and does not let your skin experience shock. Water that is too hot can also remove some necessary and healthy oils secreted by the skin. 

  2. Amount of the products: Be mindful in using any product, natural or chemical; it may affect your skin health. Using too many products can dry your skin rapidly, causing itchiness and redness.

  3. Directions: It is essential to massage the products all over your face (saving the eyes). Rub the cleanser in a circular motion, helping blood circulation and uplifting the skin. Follow a circular motion in applying and massaging the cleanser to cheeks, nose, forehead and neck for at least a minute. Do not massage vigorously as it can change the temperature of the skin while washing. Rinse with lukewarm water and gently pat dry with a clean towel. Do not rub the towel on your face; it can clean off the moisture and nutrients on your skin. 

  4. Double Cleansing:Double cleansing is an important step, especially for those who use makeup regularly or have heavy outdoor work that allows pollutants and debris formation on their skin daily. An unwanted collection of pollutants can prevent your skin from retaining essential nutrients and oils. In your routine, the first cleanse helps you get rid of the outer makeup, dust, and sunscreen and then the second cleanse helps ensure clean skin without oil or bacteria that might harm the skin. A double cleanse can help make your skin feel lighter.

  5. Avoid Overwashing: Overwashing can rid the skin of essential oils and moisture, not giving it time to keep the nutrients. This can harm the outer layer of the skin, which can cause redness and itching and make acne worse than before. Washing your face twice a day is enough.

 

How to Clean Your Skin Naturally at Home

Many times soap and face cleansers can be rough on our skin. This may discourage a person from doing a face cleanse as frequently as it should be done. More often than not, the consumer is not aware of which component of a product may suit them or cause a reaction; it can take several trials and errors until one finds a product that entirely suits their skin. Even then, there is a possibility of those chemicals reacting with something in the environment and harming the skin. In such a case, opting for natural, affordable and straightforward choices is better. Cleansing your face and maintaining radiant skin just by natural products available in our kitchen and homes is possible and much more straightforward than you can imagine!

If you are wondering how to do facial cleansing at home, follow this guide to learn the best way to achieve clean and radiant skin naturally at home.

 

1. Cleansers

Our kitchen and pantries hold a golden range of natural face cleansers

  • Milk is an excellent face cleanser and moisturiser. Traces of milk being used as skin cleansers can be found since ancient times. Milk is a source of lactic acid and proteins. Lactic acid works phenomenally for removing dead skin cells from the face, while the protein helps in moisturising the skin. The fatty part of the milk is the key. To use it as a cleanser, simply take some milk in your palm and massage all over your face and neck areas.

  • Lemon works wonders for people with oily and acne-prone skin. It revitalises your skin with vitamin C. The acidic properties of lemon help in getting rid of tan lines and blackheads; just dip a cotton ball in some lemon juice and massage on the blackheads. This can be done twice or thrice a week before going to bed. To use lemon as a natural face cleanser at home, mix lemon juice with some milk or yoghurt and massage gently on your face and neck areas. Leave the mixture on your face for a couple of minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

  • Coconut oil can be something people with dry or flaky skin can use. People with oily skin may experience clogged pores using it as a cleanser or moisturiser. It has bacterial and antifungal properties, which make it an excellent skin cleanser and hydrator; just make sure not to overuse it. Warm some coconut oil and rub it on your face and neck in a gentle circular motion. Warm a clean towel and cover your face with it for not more than a minute, and then clean the excess oil off with the towel. The result will be smooth, supple skin with a natural glow that lasts long. Coconut oil is also a great remedy for acne scars and blemishes. Although you won’t notice significant results overnight, you won’t be disappointed either after following this skincare routine for a couple of months.

 

2. Exfoliators

Exfoliators are important to scrub the debris and dead cells that are stagnant on your face. It is important to note that over-exfoliation can cause damage to the skin leading to tightness, itchiness and redness. Experts suggest exfoliating twice or thrice a week, followed by proper application of cleanser and moisturiser as a part of your skin care routine at home.

  • Oatmeal, when massaged mixed with some water or oil, acts as a gentle exfoliator. Scrubs one finds in markets are often harsh and wash away crucial nutrients and fats from the skin. Oatmeal is naturally soothing on the skin. To apply it, grind some oatmeal, make a paste adding some water or oil to it and add a coarse grain like rice flour to it. Rice flour is widely used to control acne for people with oily skin. Massage this paste softly on your face, rinse, then pat dry. 

  • Watermelon is refreshing as a fruit and as an exfoliating cleanser, both! The acid present in the fruit can rid you of tan lines and work as an excellent exfoliator while sealing the moisture in your skin, preventing your skin from drying out and making it supple and hydrated. To get the best from it, just rub the pulp on your skin for 20 minutes.

  • Apple Cider Vinegar is a popular home remedy for curing acne. Do a patch test before using it to make sure it is compatible with your skin. It is good at clearing wrinkles and fine lines and works quickly at healing acne. It works well as an exfoliator and a cleanser. Dilute raw vinegar with water, taking double the water of the vinegar. Dip a cotton ball and apply it to your face. Rinse with both hot and cold water, one by one, which will get rid of the acidic pungent smell. 

 

3. Toner

This is one of the most important face cleansing steps at home, especially after exfoliation, which often leaves the skin agitated. Cucumber and rose water are two ingredients that can be used as a toner that soothes and cools down your skin. It's a gentle way to relieve any irritation or itching on your face rather than scratching it.

  • Cucumber works well for moisturising and cooling both. It works like a charm on dry skin, transforming it into hydrated and glowing skin from dry and dull. It can be used for acne, too, just by keeping cold cucumber slices over the breakout spots for 20 minutes. This process also helps in removing whiteheads from your face.

  • Rosewater has a sweet aroma and cold temperature, which uplifts your skin. It is gentle and helps with maintaining an even tone of the skin. Dabbing some rose water on your face and neck can make you feel refreshed and remove puffiness from under the eye. 

 

4. Moisturiser

The best moisturiser is one that balances the Doshas and eliminates toxins using the right mix of ingredients. Swarnamukhi Face Cream is a natural ayurvedic face cream to help you in your skin treatment journey.No matter which type of skin imbalances you are suffering from, this ayurvedic skincare product is safe and natural. It is great for daily use because of the soothing ingredients that helps the cream to work from the inside and gives you a natural glow making you look radiant and youthful always.

People with oily skin usually refrain from using a moisturiser, but this face cream has a unique formulation that makes it suitable for oily skin types when used in moderation. However, it is important to apply the moisturiser only after a thorough face cleanse so that it doesn’t get mixed up with sebum and ends up clogging your skin pores.

5. Steam

What is a good face wash routine? The one that ends with a steam. This is an additional step widely known and used by women as an impromptu facial. Steaming your face regularly comes with several benefits. It is a great way to open up your clogged pores and rid the skin of dead cells, leaving glowing and healthy skin. Opening those pores can help push the pollutants present in the skin to evict forcefully. It also heals acne and prevents newer breakouts from occurring. You can steam your face once a week. Boil some water in a bowl, then take it off the heat to add a few drops of essential oil of choice.

With the increasing pollution and dust every day, it becomes essential to take care of the skin properly, and hopefully, this guide could help you grasp the benefits and ways in which we can take some time from our schedules to give it the care it needs. Now that you know how to clean your face naturally at home, feel free to share this knowledge with your family and friends.




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