In just a few steps you can remove traces of makeup and smog from your skin.
There is no excuse: tiredness or not, it is a duty to remove makeup before going to bed. It is not a gesture of pure vanity but a necessity because, in addition to make-up, during the day smog, dust and dirt residues accumulate on the skin which, if not carefully removed, could clog the pores and make the complexion less bright. Often, however, with the help of sleep, the make-up is removed in a rather hasty and superficial way. Wrong. Deep cleansing is essential to keep your skin clean and healthy. "It is essential to remove makeup in the evening, avoiding leaving makeup residue on your face, and it is equally important to keep your skin as clean as possible throughout the day," says Dr. Desirée Salemi.
How to remove makeup properly
It only takes a few steps to go to sleep peacefully: the whole thing, in fact, takes a maximum of 3 minutes. So how to proceed? Denise Di Maiuta, an entrepreneur in the bio cosmetics sector, the creator of Namur (a brand specializing in 100% natural and organic make-up removers) and the author of the book "E anche tonsera... Mi ostrcco domani" (And also tonight... I'll make up tomorrow), gave her precious useful advice to help her remove her makeup quickly and, why not, pleasantly. Rule number one: avoid touching your face with dirty hands because they could carry bacteria. Before proceeding with the beauty routine, wash them thoroughly. Soap, running water and so on, you're ready to go.
Start with your eyes. Fold a cotton pad and place it under the lower lashes. At this point, using another pad soaked in a product with a balanced pH, proceed with the removal of the makeup without rubbing but massaging with gentle movements downwards, following the direction of the lashes. The choice of make-up remover must take into account both the needs of the skin and the type of makeup to be removed. "Obviously, if the skin is oily or dry, it is necessary to use specific products. In general, it is advisable to use mild detergents, not too aggressive. It is essential to check that they do not contain nickel, perfumes or dyes, which are particularly harmful, especially for allergy sufferers", explains Dr. Salemi.
Washing hands and face, two essential gestures
Once finished with the eyes, proceed with the removal of the makeup from the rest of the face using the other face of the disc. A clarification: some areas, such as that of the eyebrows, the wings of the nose, the fold of the chin etc.. are more delicate: it is preferable to leave the product on for a few seconds before proceeding with the removal. Last step, wash the face. Maximum attention to the temperature of the water: it must not be too hot or too cold. This simple gesture helps to eliminate the particles of the surfactants contained in the cleaning products. "Immediately after removing makeup, you should apply a good moisturizing and nourishing cream or specific creams depending on the type of skin," concludes the expert.