Washing your face is more than just cleansing. It's about preparing the skin for the next steps in the routine so that the rest of the products have the best conditions to do their job. And according to Todd Davidson, director of global education for skin care brand Eve Lom, there's a simple trick that can help your products do what they can. All you need to do is place a warm towel on your face for a few seconds before rinsing off the cleanser, which will open your pores so they're ready for action.
"It's a simple, often overlooked, but important step in achieving glowing skin," says Davidson. "When your pores are open, they are ready to enjoy the next step in your skincare routine."
It is perfect for any product you apply regularly to damp skin. If you use a toner or a moisturizing essence, you can put it here. The same goes for serums, creams or moisturizers. If you want to use active ingredients such as retinol or glycolic acid, you can always clean the pores with a cloth, but make sure your face is completely dry before application, as they work best on soft skin.
For best results, Davidson recommends using a regular towel or muslin cloth such as Eve Lom.
"Simply wet a muslin cloth with warm, but not too hot, tap water. Then squeeze well to remove excess water," says Davidson. "First cover your entire face with the muslin cloth while the cleanser is in place, then hold and press with both hands for 10-15 seconds. Then fold the muslin into a square to remove the cleanser in small circular motions. particular attention to areas of facial congestion or dryness ".
Eve Lom Muslin Cleansing Cloth - $ 22.00
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