Can Damage The Skin, You Know! Avoid 7 Mistakes When Cleaning Face Makeup
Illustration of an error in cleaning the face (iStockphoto)

JAKARTA – Apparently, cleaning the face from make-up or make-up needs to be done properly. If not, the facial skin will not be as soft and moist as usual. When cleaning the face, it is also necessary to pay full attention such as applying makeup.

Error cleaning the face, is also at risk of damaging the skin you know. So avoid doing the following things, yes.

1. Rubbing when cleaning

The skin around the eyes is thin, often many women clean it the wrong way. Like when removing makeup on the eyes by rubbing. The most appropriate way, pour remover into a cleansing cotton and stick it for 20-30 seconds so that it is more absorbed and easily removes the remnants of makeup.

2. Fibrous cotton

Cotton balls often leave lint when used to clean the face. So choose cotton with tight fibers so it doesn't have the potential to cause irritation.

3. Don't tie your hair when cleaning your face

When cleaning your face, it is recommended to tie your hair in either a ponytail or a bun. It's important to tie your hair back so it doesn't interfere when you clean your face.

4. Don't wash your face after cleaning

The biggest mistake, after cleaning your face with cotton is not washing your face with water. Even though it is needed to remove the residue so that the cleanliness of the skin is maintained.

5. Rubbing too hard

Rubbing your skin too hard because you want a clean result can actually make your skin red and irritated. So it is advisable to be patient and rub slowly. The skin around the eyes is the most sensitive area, so you need to wait a few seconds for it to absorb and not potentially hurt.

6. Don't add oil

Reported by All Women's Talk, Wednesday, December 29, a person tends to avoid using oil to avoid oily skin. The trick, choose the most suitable oil and if possible choose coconut oil to avoid irritation and injury.

7. Not cleaning every night

Because you are tired, not removing makeup overnight can clog your pores and cause breakouts. This is the most important thing to avoid because every time you put on makeup you need to clean it.

Well, in addition to the 7 mistakes above, make sure you use products that match the character of your skin.


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