A proper skincare is the key to healthy skin that ages well. I have my own skincare routine, but since every person is different, I didn’t feel the need to share. Some people wear makeup daily. I don’t. Some people have dry skin. I have combination skin. There are several factors that can determine what you incorporate into your routine, so I thought, “What’s the point?” But, then I found the best tip I’d ever heard, and I want to tell everyone. It’s the best because it is easy and…it’s FREE.
The tip? Wash your face.
You’re thinking, “Wow, Chloe. Rude! Of course I wash my face.” Let me ask you something, though. For how long are you washing your face? Ten seconds? Fifteen seconds? Five, seconds? When you’re washing your face in the morning or at night, you should be doing it for at least 60 seconds. Now, I didn’t make this up. I actually found this on the interwebs (this is my pet name for the internet) a few weeks ago. This method was popularized by Nayamka Roberts-Smith of LABeautyologist. You can find her on Twitter and YouTube, and she tells her followers exactly why we clean our face this way. Feel free to check out her page, but I’ll break down her #60SecondRule for you here and add a few extra face washing dos and don’ts.
The Cleanser
You should be cleansing, not just washing with anything.
To cleanse, you’ll need a cleanser, not just bar soap. Some types of cleansers are gel, cream, foam, oil, and micellar. That sounds like too many to choose from, but pick one out and try it. I would stick with gel or foam, and oil is great, too, unless you have oily skin. You can stop by Walmart or Sephora, or shop online. I use Fresh Soy Cleanser. Other brands I like are St. Ives, Neutrogena, Yes to, Korres, and First Aid Beauty.
The Wash
Use your fingertips to rub the cleanser all over your face. With a 60 second cleanse, you’ll get everything from the crease of your nose to your hairline. I wash in three sections because it feels faster. Forehead, nose and cheeks, chin and sides. Each section for 20 seconds. Don’t forget, about under your chin and your neck, too!
The Water
You should always rinse your skin first with warm water before cleansing. This opens up the pores, so they’re ready to be cleaned out. If you wash your face in the shower, don’t put your face directly under the stream. From what I understand, the skin on your face is more sensitive than the rest of your body and pressure from the shower head is too much. It’s also a good idea to rinse after you’re done cleansing with a splash of cold water to close those pores.
In short, cleanse your face for 60 seconds or more, because it opens the pores and cleans them out more effectively than a shorter time frame.
These past few weeks, my skin has been looking better than ever! Try the 60 second rule, and share it with everyone you know. If you love people, you got to let them know!
Prescribed by Law 