Get Clever About Cleansing

Get Clever About Cleansing So eti es it s the si plest thi gs that a ha e the ost d a ati effe t o ou skin. Like cleansing - a d e do t ea a ui k s ish ith a ipe. A good lea si g routine will make your skin healthier, brighter and give you better results from your anti ageing creams, too.

But surely you must be thinking, as adult women we must know by now how to wash our faces? You e su p ised. The p o le is the e is so u h o t adi ti g ad i e around on how to cleanse that what should be the simplest step in our skincare regime has suddenly become the most complicated.

Should you double cleanse or even triple cleanse (the latest trend favoured by Japanese and Korean women)? And what are best- oils, foams or lotions? Is a bar of soap ok to use on your complexion? And what about sonic cleansing brushes, are they really worth splashing out on?

Here we cut through the hype and sort out the fact from the fiction.

CLEANSING BRUSH V WIPES? The latest trend in skincare is using hi tech devices for deep cleansing in order to get skin into peak condition in record time. When devices vibrate oscillate or rotate they work better, like an electric toothbrush - you could never brush at the same speed. It s the sa e ith a so i fa ial lea sing brush - wipes or a cotton wool ball soaked i lea se just a ot o pete ith a lea a hi e hi h p o ises to clean twice as well and more effectively. We think everyone should have one espe iall if ou e looki g to i p o e ou ski . The latest hi-tech cleanser just lau hed i the UK, Fo eo s Lu a Mi i, p o ises a deepe lea se i a e o d o e minute. The handheld device uses T-sonic (transdermal) pulsations at over 8000 pulses per minute which allows the silicone brush to gently and deeply cleanse dirt and make up residue. It suits all skin types and can be used daily with all standard

cleansers, gels and creams. A single USB charge will give around 300 uses. (£99 from harveynichols or www.foreo .com). But wipes still have their place. They are good for your handbag when travelling or to remove make up before a proper cleanse.

ONE, TWO OR THREE STEP CLEANSING? The current double cleansing phenomenon –the first gets rids of makeup and product build up while the second deep cleanses and nourishes - may sound a little overboard, but adding an extra cleanser to your routine can be the fastest way to radiant skin.Cleansing is essential for your skin's long-term health. It clears away dirt and bacteria; keeps pore ducts open and exfoliates surface skin cells. If you are not removing all the dirt and dead skin cells that build up on your complexion daily than everything else you are applying from serums to moisturizers will not be as effective. But how much you cleanse very much depends on your lifestyle and what you have on your skin. If you are at home, not wearing much make up or live in the countryside away from pollution then a single cleanse twice a day is enough. But if you regularly wear makeup, live in a city than a double cleanse is worth doing. The ideal way is to first use micelle water or a cleanser to remove all make up and sebum, followed by a sonic brush cleanse or a targeted cleanser to tackle the smaller debris that clogs pores, ideally during the evening as your skin repairs itself overnight. If you do a thorough cleansing in the evening, then you only need to do a simple one step cleanse in the morning. As for the latest triple cleansing routine which involves an extra exfoliation or scrub, we think its one step too far. Over clea si g a st ip the ski s p ote ti e oils that a t as atu al a ie s to the elements leading to all sorts of problems from skin sensitivities to making dry skin e e d ie a d oil ski p odu e o e se u . If ou a t to add a additio al i se cycle, use a gentle toner or a (clean) flannel with warm water to remove any excess cleanser.

WHICH PRODUCT? Finding the right cleanser for your skin type can be a game changer, reviving skin at the end of a long day, removing all make-up and impurities, as well as hydrating and invigorating skin cells.

The most common cleansing mistakes are using products, which are too harsh, hi h a upset the ski s ph. ala e alo g ith o e doi g e foliatio , hi h a strip the skin of essential oils. Avoid using a traditional bar of soap to wash your face. Many have detergents and contain too may preservatives which can cause irritation The key is finding the lotion oil or cream that best suits your skin type and, just as important, what you like using. The end result should be comfortable, dewy skin without feeling too tight or, horrors, squeaky clean skin – save that finish for your washing up. T these lea se s to ta kle ou ski s i di idual eeds.

Normal Skin t ‘osi a s Glo ious Clea si g Milk – a creamy lotion which contains ose, jojo a a d ge a iu to help ala e ski s atu al oil, good fo all ski t pes,

apply to damp skin, massage into face and neck and rinse off with damp face flannel£19 rosinaslotionspotions.com Dull Dry Skin – Try Nip+Fab Glycolic Cleansing Fix, a cleansing balm which turns into luxury foam contains glycolic to exfoliate and retexture skin and olive oil to hydrate– avoid using around eyes. £7.95 boots.com Oily Skin – Try Good Things Stay Clear Purifying Cleanser uses extracts of mango, blueberry and willow bark to decongest the skin without stripping it of moisture which can stimulate even more oil £4.99 boots.com

Sensitive Skin - Try Bio derma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water which is ultra mild so cleanses skin without drawing out moisturise or causing irritation £4.50 escentual.com Acne/ Combination Skin – Try Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel soap and paraben free and contain AHAs to help reduce spots and regulate oil production £8.25 boots.com Polluted/City Skin – Try Vichy Purete Thermale Cleansing 3-in-1 - designed to purify and protect skin clogged by tap water limescale and air pollution. The cleanser also acts as eye makeup remover and toner £12 boots.com Enlarged Pores – Try bareminerals Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser, a water activated powder formula which gentle cleanses exfoliates and reduces pores. £19 boots.com Pigmentation- Try Origins Dr Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright skin-illuminating Cleanser, a foaming cleanser which gently melts away dirt which dulls skin £26.50 origins.co.uk Extra story Like other parts of the body, our ears change due to the natural ageing process and constant exposure to the sun. As collagen and elasticity decreases we lose volume in

our earlobes. As the fat disappears they become elongated and saggy with fine wrinkling on the surface Women who wear heavy earrings are particularly at risk because the weight pulls the ear downwards and stretch the skin even further so that the pierced hole becomes a straight vertical opening.

Until now the best solution for droopy lobes was an ear lift – a £2k surgical procedure which reshapes and tightens the skin or regular filler injections. But now the e s o eed to go u de the k ife as The S a , a u i ue i isi le earring support which adheres to the back of the ear, gives an instant ear lift and support for heavy earrings

It works by transferring the weight of any earring - stud or pierced - from the lobule to the cartilage of the ear. Simply stick it on the back of the ear, put on your earrings - the pierced part will go through it - for an instant ear lift. Peel off after wearing and discard.

The disposa le S a lo es £7.99 for aback of seven About Skin Clinic: Harley Street Skin Clinic provides many skin related treatments in London. To know more about the procedures and cost contact us at 020 7436 4441.

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