I Know, You’re Tired…
I know, you’re tired, and the last thing you want to do is remove a full face of makeup, but I challenge you to remember that your skin is underneath that full face beat, and it just wants to BREATHE.
The health of your skin is integral to who you are. Let’s focus on revealing healthy, radiant skin – a reflection of the beauty inside.
Let’s start with oil cleansing. Using an oil-based cleanser will help you remove any oil-based impurities and dirt. This step should really remove majority of your makeup. The best part is that you can remove your makeup easily, while being gentle with your skin.
Make sure to apply the product to dry skin, work it in, then add water to emulsify the product. It should turn milky and then rinse off clean.
I don’t suggest make up wipes for this step because you may tug on your skin with a wipe, leading to irritation and inflammation.
Oil cleanser will allow you to remove the makeup while still being gentle on your skin.
Take your time.
Don’t tug on your skin.
It will thank you.
Two of my favorite cleansing balms:
Black women read closely…
Using micellar water may be key for your edges. Chances are you don’t want to ruin your protective style by washing too close to your hairline.
If you’re like me, you’ll usually wrap your hair before you wash your face.
This matters because makeup & oil left around your hairline can lead to breakouts. Especially on your forehead.
So it’s very important to follow your double cleanse with a targeted cleanse for the hairline, that you can use to remove leftover product, without messing up your hairstyle.
I usually just apply a generous amount of micellar water to a cotton pad, then use it to carefully clean around my hairline.
After this, I suggest cleansing your skin with your water-based cleanser. This way you ensure that your skin is properly cleansed of water-based impurities and ready to absorb your skin care products.
For a suggestion on a gentle water-based cleanser:
Finish off your skin care routine with whatever products you desire. I tend to use a BHA toner on days where I wear makeup. This helps me to prevent a break out.
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