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The skin gets dirty from the substances that it eliminates, such as fat, sweat and flaky cells; the pollution or dirt it receives from the atmosphere; as well as the remains of makeup after the day, elements that seriously undermine attractiveness, since cleanliness is the first step to being beautiful: clean skin indicates decorum, hygiene and personal care, and cleaning the face helps to oxygenate the skin and to maintain its luminosity.

In order to choose the make-up removers that are suitable for the type of skin and the area (eyes and lips), we must first know its type, although whatever the type of skin, “daily cleaning is essential for the effectiveness of any treatment, since clean skin is more receptive to cosmetic products”, says beautician Margot Suárez Peraza, who adds that cleansing the face is essential whether you use make-up or go with your face washed: at night to remove the remains from makeup or pollution that accumulate on the skin; and in the morning, to suppress excess fat secreted during the night.

All cosmetic companies have effective make-up removers and cleansers conceived and formulated with the same technology as if they were the most innovative beauty product. To remove make-up from the face, neck and décolletage, the cleansing product is applied with the help of the fingers, tracing circular movements in order to ensure that the product mixes well with the dirt. The middle area of ​​the face is the oiliest and therefore the one that retains the most dirt. You also have to carefully clean the temporal area, which is always neglected for fear of dirtying the hair. The cleaner should be removed with water and soft sponges. Next, the toner is applied with the help of a cotton pad, making small touches on the face, neck and décolletage. It ends by drying the face with a cellulose towel.

The skin around the eyes and lips is very delicate. It begins by applying the make-up remover on the eyelashes with the help of cotton soaked in the product, it is also passed over the eyelids, repeating this operation until there are no remains of mascara or eye shadow. In the case of the skin around the lips, which is very fragile and sensitive, the make-up remover is applied with a cotton ball soaked in the product, always from the corner towards the inside of the lips so as not to stain the face with the color of the bar.

There are make-up removers that have particular properties since the skin in this area has characteristics that confer great fragility. A good make-up remover should be gentle and at the same time capable of quickly dissolving any traces of make-up. There are textured gel, oil or lotion; the softest are the lightest and the oils are the ones with the most cleaning power. To remove make-up from the lips, you can use a specific product to remove make-up from the eyes, although there are some exclusive for lips.

IDENTIFY YOUR SKIN

• When the grain of the skin is fine, the appearance is smooth, the pores are almost imperceptible, it has a soft touch and a good color, the skin is considered normal.

• When it is thin, tight, dry, has small scales in some areas, the pores are almost negligible and it does not tolerate soaps well, it is dry skin. If you also have reddened cheeks and small red threads (dilated capillaries) are perceived, we are dealing with sensitive skin.

• If it has an oily and shiny appearance, the pores are dilated and when pressed with a cellulose towel, it is stained, it is oily skin. If it turns red easily, it tolerates soaps poorly and pigments badly in the sun, it is also dehydrated.

• When the central area (forehead, nose and chin), presents characteristics of oily skin and in the rest those of dry skin, we are dealing with mixed skin.

• If the skin is dry, shows a dull and dull color, presents more or less wrinkles, bags, flaccidity, dark spots... it is a skin that shows signs of skin aging.

TO AVOID

• Strong fragrances. Paradoxically, many makeup remover products contain strong fragrances, usually artificial, and add unnecessary chemicals. In the past they were more common. Natural fragrances from plants are beneficial. They are usually more subtle aromas.

• Alcohol. dries the skin

• Mineral oil. It covers the pores, it is widely used in cosmetics because it is a low-priced ingredient. Even the most exclusive brands use it.

• In addition to daily care once or twice a week, you need to exfoliate your skin and use a mask. If you have time, do a home beauty session with an exfoliant, a mask, a toner and the cream that best suits your skin type. The skin will breathe and look more luminous and hydrated.

TO CHOOSE

• Creams or milk without water. To remove make-up without using water, it is best to deposit a small amount of product in the palm of your hand, spread it over the face with a light circular massage, and then remove the excess with a tissue or cotton pad.

• Remove make-up with water. To remove make-up with water, slightly moisten the face, apply the product with your hands, spreading gently and leave it to act on the skin for a few seconds; then rinse and dry immediately.

• There are also brushes specially adapted for removing make-up and they are a good element for good cleaning because their bristles distribute the best product, loosen dead cells from the surface of the skin and stimulate circulation.

• Cleansing milk. They are fluid emulsions in two phases: an oily one that removes dead cells, and another aqueous one that cleans water-soluble dirt.

• Toners and lotions. Tonics are aqueous liquids made up of purified or distilled water and plant extracts with softening properties. Lotions perform the same function as toners, although they have a more complete action and more specific effects. Also, a morning toner or lotion is a light, fluid and fresh formula that gently cleanses the skin without the need to rub and, in addition, tones, refreshes and wakes up.

• Make-up remover and toner. In a single product, they fulfill the function of cleansing milk (or cream) and toner, toning the epidermis without leaving traces of fat or a feeling of dryness or tightness.

• Complete make-up removers: face and eyes. A new generation of make-up removers, called "complete" or "integral", remove make-up from the face and eyes at the same time; its very specific formula is modeled on make-up removers for the eyes, the most sensitive area of ​​the face.

• Soaps and «pains». Soap bars without detergents, whose cleaning power is high and, normally, does not foam, having antibacterial properties. It is the favorite of dermatologists for its aseptic power and for its total absence of substances that can attack the skin.

• Gel. Gels are good cleansers and purifiers, as they gently loosen dead cells, especially if applied with a brush.

• Oils. Oil is the fastest and easiest makeup remover. Suitable for all skin types, including oily ones.