Should I exfoliate first or wash my face first?

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Follow the right skin care steps to help remove all dirt on the face, making the skin white and healthy. The procedure is cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing and sun protection. However, some dermatologists suggest that exfoliating in the first place can help you get better results. Should you exfoliate first or wash your face first?

1. Should you exfoliate first or wash your face first?


Exfoliating is one of the most basic cleansing steps besides using a cleanser to clean the skin. If the normal face wash step only gets the dirt and excess oil on the surface of the skin, exfoliating will take on the more difficult part. Exfoliating removes residual granular agents and rough dry patches on the surface of the skin, thereby making room for new skin cells to grow to regenerate and absorb nutrients effectively. than.
Therefore, exfoliating should be done after washing the face, clean it out with a cleanser. Every day, the skin is directly exposed to dust and impurities in the air, washing the face is the first step to help clean the skin. Combined with the change in ambient temperature, the pores will expand and open the way for the aforementioned impurities to enter. Exfoliating products will be difficult to remove and remove old cells as well as dry rough skin if the skin is not cleaned first with a cleanser.
In addition, after exfoliating the epidermis will switch to a state ready to receive new nutrients. If you use a facial cleanser right after that, it is likely to make the skin lose its natural moisture, leading to uncomfortable dry skin.
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2. Effective skin care process


2.1 Cleanse Skin Cleansing is one of the first steps in skin care and needs to be done properly. You can use a cotton pad or an oil-based makeup remover to remove dirt and makeup. After that, wash your face thoroughly before using facial cleanser. Dry your skin and use a cleanser suitable for your skin type. Apply the cleanser evenly on the skin and gently massage in a circular motion, then rinse the face with water.

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2.1 Cleanse Skin Cleansing is one of the first steps in skin care and needs to be done properly. You can use a cotton pad or an oil-based makeup remover to remove dirt and makeup. After that, wash your face thoroughly before using facial cleanser. Dry your skin and use a cleanser suitable for your skin type. Apply the cleanser evenly on the skin and gently massage in a circular motion, then rinse the face with water.
2.2 Exfoliation Exfoliation Exfoliation is the process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin using chemical substances, granules, or tools that exfoliate and avoid infection. Use mild warm water and a gel exfoliator to remove dirt from your face. For people with normal skin, chemical peels should be used to remove dead skin cells. Besides, you also need to pay attention, should avoid over-exfoliating because it can lead to skin irritation and make the skin oily.
2.3 Skin tightening Use toner or toner to tighten skin and rebalance moisture in skin. Herbal products can be used. On the other hand, herbal skin tonics containing honey, rose and mint help to tighten the skin very effectively.
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2.4 Moisturize skin Moisturizing is a very important step to prevent cracks, especially dry and dull skin. When the skin is dry, it can cause itching and flaking. Moisturisers help to nourish and hydrate the skin. You should choose moisturizers that are suitable for your skin type to feel comfortable and highly effective. It is best to use a daytime moisturizer that contains sunscreen ingredients.
In short, following the right skin care steps will help remove all dirt on the face, making the skin white and healthy. The process of doing it is to clean the skin, exfoliate, moisturize and sunscreen. Therefore, you should perform cleansing with facial milk before exfoliating to help remove dirt and open pores. Thanks to that, the exfoliating product can penetrate deep into the pores to bring the highest efficiency.

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Reference sources: .katesomerville.com, allure.com, avenuefive.edu
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