How to do a facial cleansing at home

Ours already tell us dermatology specialistswe all should have one facial care and cleansing routine at home. After all, the skin reveals our age, health and even our state of mind, and that is why we have to know how to take care of it. But many times we don't know the steps to follow, such as when to apply our moisturizer. Do we apply before or after the serum? And the eye contour, do I put it dragging or tapping?

We always have many doubts for a correct facial cleansing at home, and at Clínica del Río-Hortega we bring you the answers to your doubts, so that you have radiant and clean skin at all times, take paper and pen, this interests you!

How to start a facial cleansing

When we say facial We are not referring to simply pouring water on your face and drying it with a towel. A cleaning consists of cleanse the skin thoroughly, hydrate it and photoprotect it. We are going to eliminate the remains of dirt, makeup, sebum, dead cells to give way to a better appearance of our face.

1. Cleaning: If we wear makeup, it is advisable to start with a oil based makeup remover (don't worry those of you with oily skin, they don't produce more sebum) so remove as much makeup as possible with the. Now Let's start with cleaning: wash your face with a dermocleansedr according to your dry or oily skin without using hot water, since it dries out our skin. Thus, we will remove the makeup and the remaining dirt that remains on our skin. Facial cleansing should always be perform with a small massage that allows the correct elimination of impurities and activates our blood circulation. 

2. Exfoliation: We apply an exfoliant to remove dead cells, which make our skin look dull. It depends on your skin type, if it is oily you can exfoliate once a week or if it is dry about 1 times a month.

3. Tonic: The toner is excellent for naturally regulate sebum and skin ph. Provides essential vitamins and nutrients directly on our face to balance it. We apply it by putting a few drops in our palms and pats on the face, focusing on problem areas such as the T zone.

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Steps to follow for facial cleansing at home

4. Serum: After the toner, it's time to apply our serum. The serums combat the appearance of wrinkles, spots and fine lines of expression, in addition to contributing hydration. From the age of 25 our skin stops generating abundant collagen, so we have to help her with the serum. You can apply it in two ways, putting a few drops on your fingertips and warming the product a bit with your body heat and then pat it on or with a jade facial roller.

5. Eye contour: The skin around the eyes is the finest and most delicate skin on our face, so it is very important to know how to care for and protect our dark circles. We will apply it with the fingertips giving light touches. with this action we prevent wrinkles and crow's feet.

6. Hydration: Many times when we have oily skin, we believe that we do not need the use of moisturizer since we are afraid that it will remain oily. But do not worry. You only have to find your type of moisturizer to obtain the necessary hydration without generating sebum. 

7. Sun Cream: Last but not least, sun cream. We shouldn't leave home without her.. If we want to have one luminous, radiant and juicy skin, we must always carry our solar protection, either winter or summer. We must take care of our skin from solar radiation and environmental pollution. 

In addition to facial cleansing, there are also other facial treatments, and in Río-Hortega Clinic we've got them. Correct skin care is the first step for a young, luminous and radiant skin, Do not miss the treatments we perform in our clinic.

Facial cleaning in Santa Pola

Now that we know how to make a correct facial cleansing at home, it must also be done once a month deeper cleaning at the hands of professionals. In Río-Hortega Clinic, we offer you the highest quality in facial cleaning services. We know that the care and well-being of our skin is a very important part, that's why we all our treatments are personalized and under a previous diagnosis. We observe the needs of your skin and the results you want to achieve and we get to work. 

Come meet us

En Río-Hortega Clinic you will be able to find different specialties designed to cover the complete care of our patients. Always hand in hand with the best experts in their sector. A variety of services that you can trust, and professionals that will make you feel at home. At our clinic we love to offer you the best services and help you get the best results.

Contact us from our website and fill the form, and we will help you with all the tools in our hands. You can book your appointment by phone / WhatsApp 648 116 134, or write to us at info@clinicadelriohortega.es. We are in C/ Almirante Antequera 34, Santa Pola, Alicante.