How to Wash Your Face - Brookline
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How to Wash Your Face - Brookline
The cold weather has set in, and cold weather means we have to treat our skin better. There are spa treatments that can help your skin stay healthy and younger looking and there are some at-home basics that can help too.
Spa Treatments for Winter Skin
HydraFacials are completely non-invasive and are a great treatment that removes dead skin cells and impurities while bathing the new skin with cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing serums. The treatment is soothing, refreshing, non-irritating and immediately effective. Microdermabrasion is a very popular skin resurfacing treatment. Most of our patients see amazing results after one treatment of medical facials or chemical peels. These treatments leave your skin looking smoother, younger, and more consistent.
However, you also need to know how to take care of your skin at home. Start with the basics, and make sure you are washing your face correctly every day.
Wash your hands first.
Here’s a rule that’s very easy to ignore: Wash your hands before you wash your face. If you don’t, you’re essentially just rubbing dirt into your pores.
Use the right water
Not all water is created equal: Hot water can cause dry skin, and really cold water can be just as bad. Choose lukewarm water always and you’ll start seeing results. If you wouldn’t drink the tap water in your house don’t use it to wash your face either. If it’s not good enough for inside, it isn’t good enough for your exterior either. You don’t have to cleanse your skin with bottled water, but it’s smart to boil tap water and let it cool before you wash.
Take off Your Makeup First
Many people wash their face and “take off their makeup” at the same time. Take off your makeup first. That way, your cleanser can work deep into your pores without mineral powder getting in the way.
Don’t rush
Most are guilty of rushing through routines, including skincare. Take your time massaging your cleanser into your face without scrubbing. When you’re done, rinse the cleanser off completely, making sure nothing is left behind. It’s similar to hand washing clothes: If you leave soap behind, it will surely get dirty faster.
Cleanse
Over-medicating your face with topical ointments and chemicals is a sure way to irritate your skin and enter a never-ending cycle of problems. (An acne treatment that leads to dryness which leads to an oily moisturizer that leads to acne which leads to…) One thing you can do to limit the amount of irritation on your face is to control the different products you put on your face. The ingredients in these products are totally safe to use… until you start to pile up several different ones, because chances are they haven’t been tested together. Buying all your products from the same line can reduce the amount of skin woes. you can always consult with a Dream Spa Medical professional about which products are best for your skin in particular.
Brush
Most people use their hands to wash their face. Fingers are gentler than a washcloth. While that may be true, you can’t deep clean like a washcloth could. You can also brush. After using one, you may notice a decrease in clogged pores. If you aren’t a fan of the time it takes to efficiently scrub your face with your hands then getting a brush is definitely the way to go — just be sure to pick one with soft bristles if you have sensitive skin. If you want a thorough clean, we recommend the Clarisonic facial cleansing brush.
For skin care ideas, or for spa skincare treatments, contact Dream Spa Medical in Brookline.
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