Many beauty and skin care experts recommend that you follow the three step process of cleansing, toning and moisturizing your facial skin each morning and evening.
Here are instructions for following these three steps: When cleansing your skin, here are the steps to follow: First, you will want to wash your hands thoroughly (since you will be cleaning your face with your hands.
) Use a well reviewed facial cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type (dry, normal, oily or combination skin).
Use the amount of cleanser specified on the bottle (usually the size or a dime).
After you have washed for a minute or so, be sure to rinse your skin thoroughly.
(Step 1A.
Next, you may want to exfoliate to remove any dead skin cells using a well reviewed exfoliating scrub.
This mini-step, following the cleansing in Step 1 is optional.
) Pat the skin dry with a clean towel.
(Don't rub, as this can be irritating to your skin.
) Step 2 is to use a toner (ideally one that goes well with your cleanser and is appropriate for your skin type).
Apply a small amount of toner using a cotton ball or a cotton pad all over your face.
Following the toning step, you will want to moisturize (Step 3).
Use the amount indicated on the bottle and be sure to apply the moisturizing lotion all over your entire face.
Moisturizing is critically important, even for oily and/or combination skin.
The key is to buy the right kind of moisturizer for your skin type.
(The label on the bottle will indicate whether or not a particular product can be used for oily or combination skin.
) You will also want to read plenty of customer reviews and professional reviews before making your purchases.