Remove makeup, cleanse, moisturize and protect, the basics of facial care rituals
Taking care of your skin is a daily job. Integrating beauty rituals into your routine is essential if you want to achieve beautiful skin. These rituals involve several steps that must be followed to the letter. Just like sculpting a goddess body, the key word is DISCIPLINE!
The good news? Having a beauty ritual is not a chore! We enjoy pampering ourselves, making ourselves available for a little break in our day and especially observing the results that this routine has on the beauty of our skin.
Of course, it's not about layering on layers and layers of creams of all kinds. We opt for a simple, quick but effective facial care protocol, in line with the needs of our skin.
Removing makeup: an essential part of your beauty ritual
Go to bed without removing your makeup? Impossible! Ladies, we can't say it enough, removing your makeup is the number 1 step in your beauty routine, but above all the key step for naturally luminous skin .
Whether you wear makeup or not, your skin accumulates all sorts of impurities throughout the day. Dead cells, dust, pollution, excess sebum are all small aggressions that your skin undergoes over the hours.
At night, just like you, your skin begins a resting phase. To get all the benefits, in the evening, it is important to free your epidermis from the film of impurities that covers it by removing your makeup. Preventing your skin from breathing during this resting phase has the consequences of clogging the pores, promoting the appearance of pimples and wrinkles but also, in the near future, dulling the radiance of your skin.
How to properly remove makeup from your face?
To remove your makeup , it is important to have the right gestures. Put away makeup removers that irritate your skin. We opt for gentle and cleansing products that will leave your skin clean, velvety and all fresh!
Collosol Eau de Lait, with its half-milk, half-water texture and its delicate scent reminiscent of orange blossom, is the beauty ally to rely on! We love this milky lotion , which has become the beauty secret of the stars, for its cleansing and softening properties, restoring all its luminosity to our skin. A few drops of this makeup remover on a cotton pad that we pass over the face and neck, taking care to avoid insisting on the eye contour, are enough to feel its benefits.
More of a wipe fan? Good news, we find all the characteristics of Eau de Lait in this practical format to take with you everywhere! Tested under dermatological control, Collosol Cleansing and Makeup Removing Milk Wipes leave the skin clean and comfortable.
Complete your beauty routine with a cleanser
Once you've removed your makeup, it's important to follow up with a deep cleanse. Gentle facial cleansers are a priority, especially for daily use. Use a cleanser that's right for your skin type; teenage skin that's often oily won't have the same needs as mature skin that's regularly dry and thin.
Apply the cleanser using delicate, circular movements. The circular motion will promote blood circulation, which will improve the radiance of your complexion. In the morning, rinse with cool water to tighten the pores, and in the evening, use lukewarm water to prepare your skin to receive your night cream.
Taking inspiration from the Japanese beauty ritual
In Japan, having a fresh complexion is one of the beauty criteria. Japanese women are doing everything they can to have luminous, blemish-free skin. Called layering, or mille-feuille superposition in French, this beauty routine aims to carry out several beauty steps in a methodical manner.
There are no fewer than seven steps that are essential to perform this beauty ritual, in addition to a scrub and a mask performed regularly. Cleansing, preparing, moisturizing, nourishing and protecting your skin from external aggressions are the objectives of these few minutes of pleasure.
After removing makeup and thoroughly cleansing the skin, Japanese women continue by applying a toner. Using a cotton pad or directly with the palm of the hand, the gesture consists of applying the product, organic or not, which will be the most suitable for your skin. Chamomile, cornflower, rose, tea tree, lotus flowers… As many possibilities as there are skin types.
The circular motion is also used when applying serum and moisturizer or oil, the next two steps of the Japanese beauty ritual. Since your skin is well cleansed of all its impurities, it is now ready to receive all the benefits of your moisturizer.
We pay special attention to the eye area. This sensitive area, often stressed by wind, cold and fatigue, needs hydration and must be treated gently. We apply a treatment specially dedicated to the eye area by tapping lightly to activate blood circulation. The lips should not be neglected either. We take the time to apply a nourishing, moisturizing and perfumed lip balm, to combine business with pleasure!
Mistakes to avoid for radiant, beautiful skin
You think you're doing the right thing, but due to lack of time or lack of information, you may be making the wrong decisions. Here are 3 mistakes that are sabotaging your facial care routine:
- Scrub your face: Whether it's when cleaning your skin or drying it, there's no need to scrub! Too rough movements can damage your skin and alter your hydrolipidic barrier. During the cleansing phase, we prefer a gentle massage to eliminate dead cells and impurities. Once clean, gently pat with a soft towel.
- Neglecting your neck: Just like your face, your neck also needs special attention. This area, which is sensitive to loss of elasticity, is the most likely to see brown spots appear. This is why you should make sure to give it the same beauty care as those applied to your face. Creams specially designed for the neck can also be added to your routine. Sun protection should be spread on the face, but also on the neck and décolleté to avoid brown spots.
- Changing your routine too often: Your skin needs a reference point. Don't change your habits at the slightest pimple! It may just be a small hormonal change that will return to normal in a few days. One word: regularity!
Adopting a beauty ritual is essential to have smooth and radiant skin. Steps such as removing makeup and daily cleansing of your skin are essential to have a good facial care base. Your best ally? Gentleness in the gestures but also in the products you choose. Glowing skin is yours!
