How annoying it is to look in the mirror when we wake up and discover that we have a new pimple on our face! To prevent this and other skin problems, the facial cleansing step by step is key: we cannot - for example - neglect to cleanse our face every day before going to bed.

Remember that the skin is exposed to all external agents (pollution, dust, make-up...) and is one of the thinnest skins and therefore one of the most delicate of the whole body.

Facial cleansing ensures that during your sleeping hours your skin will can renew itself better, absorb nutrients and rest. If you wear make-up every day, there's even more reason to cleanse your face: make-up that isn't removed properly clogs pores, creating a perfect breeding ground for unwanted blackheads and ugly blackheads.

Well, do you know how to do a facial cleansing correctly? Here are the steps ;-)

Facial cleansing step by step

The cleansing routine you will read below can be done every day before going to bed in just 10 minutes. If you are consistent, your skin will look more radiant, rejuvenated and smooth.

Step 1. Clean your hands

Before you start your facial cleansing, make sure your hands are thoroughly clean. Wash them with plenty of warm water and soap. Also take the opportunity to remove any dirt that may remain on your nails. [Tweet "The complexion is exposed to all external agents and is one of the 1TP5Skin's finest"]

Step 2. Wash the face thoroughly

Gather your hair at the nape of your neck or with a towel. We do not want hair to interfere at this time. Wash your skin with the soap or cleansing lotion best suited to your facial skin type.

Washing is carried out with circular and upward movements. It includes the neck, the nape of the neck and also the skin behind the ears.

Step 3. Gentle exfoliation of the face

Since it's a routine you do every day, exfoliation should be gentle. Look for products that are suitable for your skin type and recommended for daily use. You can use the exfoliating gels from SOIVREyou have four options with different active ingredients:

- Coconut exfoliating gel

- Red berries exfoliating gel

- Citrus exfoliating gel

- Exfoliating gel with green tea

Exfoliation is one of the most important steps to keep the skin spotless and free of blackheads and blackheads, which are so frequent, especially on OILY SKINS.

People from very dry skinIf you do not do this step with special care. It is advisable to watch out for redness or irritation and if you find that your skin suffers, you may not need to exfoliate daily and should reduce the frequency of exfoliation.

Step 4. Dry the face and stimulate circulation.

With a clean towel pat your face dry. It is forbidden to rub the towel on the face, let alone squeeze the eye area and eye contour.

Once your face is dry, keep your eyes closed for a minute while massaging your chin, between your eyebrows and neck to boost circulation, open your pores further and relax your muscles.

The day is coming to an end. This is your time to enjoy the pleasant feeling of cleanliness that your complexion breathes :-)

Step 5. Deep cleanse with facial toner

Apply the facial tonic to the face with a cotton pad. First on the chin and jaw area, always in delicate, upward movements. Then on the cheeks, from the nose towards the ears. On the nose, pay particular attention to the area where the nostrils meet the cheeks. This is an area that likes to harbour dirt. And then it's the turn of the forehead, gently dabbing in the direction of the hair. [Tweet "The #limpiezafacial ensures that during sleeping hours the skin is renewed, absorbs nutrients and rests better"].

After a couple of minutes, remove the toner by washing your face with cold water: occasionally even use ice to close the pores a little.

For oily and dry skin, we recommend the use of the SOIVRE Micellar Water. 

Step 6. Moisturise and nourish with a night-time face cream

And now that your skin is clean, you can apply your usual night cream. For example, at SOIVRE we have the rosehip facial cream which includes pure 100% rosehip oil and is perfect for rejuvenating and repairing tissues.

Also apply a cream specifically for the area of the EYE CONTOUR. Well, with moisturising-nourishing cream and eye gel, you're ready for bed. Your skin is radiant and happy for the care you give it :-)

Other options you can combine

Once a week, with more time and patience, you can introduce a slight variation before step two to achieve a deep clean. It's simple what you do: we explain it below.

In a bowl of hot water, pour a few drops of organic lavender oil or a sachet of chamomile tea. Then cover your head with a towel and deeply inhale the soothing vapours emanating from the hot water. This procedure is useful for open your pores and relax a lot more before going to sleep. Enjoy it!

Please give up any temptation to remove pimples and blackheads yourself. The best thing to do is once a month to go to a specialised centre for a professional treatment. That and your daily cleansing routine is more than enough.

Now that you know how to do a step-by-step facial cleansing, always remember its benefits. When you're feeling lazy, think of all the good this simple facial cleansing routine can do you.

Benefits of nocturnal facial cleansing

  • Skin looks softer, smoother and more radiant
  • The skin is oxygenated and the pores are freed of impurities.
  • Acne and blackheads disappear
  • Delays the appearance of wrinkles
  • Allows moisturisers to be better absorbed by the skin
  • Circulation in the face is stimulated and nutrients reach every nook and cranny, making the skin look vital and less tired.

We invite you to perform this 5-step deep skin cleansing for 30 days. Then, if you like, share the results with us.