Skin cleansing is your first step to beautiful, hydrated, plump, dewy, clear, healthy skin. It’s one of our non-negotiable steps in your skincare routine.

Cleansing is non-negotiable number 1, here is number 2..

• Correct and consistent: Cleanse your skin correctly and do it twice a day. It works if you work it: Owning product does not give you great skin, using them correctly and consistently does.

My skincare routine takes me a little over 2 minutes in the morning and 3 minutes in the evening. Yours shouldn’t take you any longer. Once you’ve got a cleansing routine which is quick and effective, you’ll consistently ‘show up’ and enjoy the process. Maybe it will turn into a ‘you time’ selfcare ritual twice a day. And you will love the results it gives you. 

Throughout the day oil, dirt, make-up and pollution particles get onto your skin. If left uncleansed all this collects in the openings of your skin, i.e. your hair follicles. Your hair follicles become blocked forming a ‘plug’ of debris. A blackhead forms. Once the follicle is blocked, it is there until the blackhead is removed or until the blockage turns into a red, angry spot.

I’m not saying that cleansing your skin properly and with the correct products will stop you from having a spot or blackhead again.  But proper removal of excess oil, dirt, make-up and pollution particles each night will limit the number you get. And importantly your skin will be in its best shape to recover and repair while you sleep. 

Fail to cleanse away the dirt of the day before bed and it will transfer to your pillow. Each night thereafter, it’s transferred back onto your skin. Say no more!

This happens naturally while you sleep. The increased temperature makes your skin barrier more permeable. Remember your skin barrier keeps the ‘good stuff’ in and the ‘bad stuff’ out. This means ingredients from your products can easily get into your skin, where they are able to do their job. Great news if your skin is clean and you completed your skincare regime before bed each night. Bad news if you don’t remove make-up and don’t clean your skin. Make-up and the dirt of the day will penetrate your skin barrier and cause problems including, congestion, sensitivity, dehydration to name a few.

While you’re asleep your body and your skin regenerates and repairs itself, removing old, dead cells and flushing toxins through your internal systems. Your skin plays a part in this as toxins are flushed through your skin with natural water loss, which happens when your temperature rises. It's during your deep sleep that collagen, elastin and other youth proteins are created for all parts of your body, including your skin. Your skin will regenerate and repair the best if it is clean, hydrated and protected.

Commit to a correct and consistent cleansing regime for 1 week. At the end of this week you will see and feel the difference in your skin. In clarity, hydration and comfort. Based on the results, commit to week 2, then week 3 and finally week 4. Now there’ll be no stopping you.

We have a selection of different cleansers, some you’ll love, some you may not. To help you work out which is best for your skin type and lifestyle we’ve put together a handy guide to help you decide which cleanser is for you, view here.

Talk things through with the experts. If you’re not sure what a great skin cleansing regime ‘looks like’ or which products will suit your skin and fit into your lifestyle. Don’t panic, you’re not alone and help is on hand. Book a 1-2-1 consultation at our Virtual Skin Bar. You’ll get expert advice and you’ll understand why, when and how to use your products to give you the best results.

It's easy to book, all you’ll need is 20 minutes, a phone, tablet or computer. You can book your Katherine Daniels Virtual Discovery session here.

With love,

Kirsti x