The benefits of make-up removal and the right steps to take

Make-up removal is an essential step in any skincare routine. It's more than just removing make-up; it's the best way to keep your skin healthy and radiant. Let's find out why this step is essential and how to do it properly.

Why is make-up removal essential?

Remove impurities: Throughout the day, your skin accumulates make-up, dust, pollution and excess sebum. Removing make-up frees up your pores and prevents the appearance of blackheads and imperfections.

Let your skin breathe: Clean skin encourages cell renewal during the night. By letting your skin breathe, you help it retain its natural radiance.

Prevent premature ageing: Make-up residue and pollutants can encourage oxidative stress, which is responsible for skin ageing. Proper make-up removal helps to preserve your skin's elasticity and firmness.

Optimise the effectiveness of skincare products: Clean skin is better able to absorb the active ingredients in creams and serums applied after make-up removal.

The right steps for effective make-up removal

Choose the right skincare product :

oLait Démaquillant Velouté Hydra Écume : Ideal for dry and sensitive skin, this creamy cleansing milk perfectly removes make-up and impurities while remineralising the skin.

o Eau Démaquillante Oligo-Micellaire Hydra Écume  : Suitable for all skin types, perfect for quick make-up removal. Its formula with ALGO 4® complex and trace elements remineralises the skin right from the make-up removal stage.

oMousse Nettoyante Oxygénante Hydra Écume :  This airy foam enriched with remineralising and oxygenating active ingredients gently and lightly cleanses the skin. Suitable for deep cleansing, use after removing make-up.

Our expert advice: Start with the eyes

 You can use a specific product for this sensitive area, such as Lotion Démaquillante Yeux Hydra Écume.  Apply it to a cotton pad and leave on for a few seconds to dissolve make-up without rubbing. You can also use Eau Démaquillante Oligo-Micellaire or Lait Démaquillant Velouté.

Gently cleanse the face: Using a cotton pad soaked in your make-up remover or your hands, make circular movements to remove all impurities. Concentrate on areas that are often overlooked, such as the neck and jaw line.

Rinse with water or finish with a toner: It's important to always rinse your face to remove any residue, even if you're using a cleansing milk or micellar water, to remove any surfactants or micelles. This will prevent tightness and feelings of discomfort.

Finish with a lotion or toner: Lotion Algamarine Hydra Écume removes the last traces of product and prepares the skin to receive your skincare products.

As a complement: Use  Poudre Moussante Double Exfoliation Hydra Écume 2 or 3 times a week. It combines the benefits of a gentle cleanser and an exfoliator. Enriched with AHA, it eliminates impurities, smoothes the skin and revives the complexion's radiance.

Mistakes to avoid

- Neglecting to remove make-up before bed: Even if you don't wear make-up, cleansing is essential to remove accumulated impurities.

- Using unsuitable products: Choose formulas that respect your skin type.

- Rubbing too hard: This can irritate the skin and weaken sensitive areas such as the eye area.

- Skip the rinsing or toning step.

A moment of well-being

As well as being good for the skin, make-up removal can be a moment of relaxation. Take this time for yourself, gently massaging your face and breathing deeply. This soothing ritual will contribute to your general well-being.

By following these simple steps and choosing the right products, your skin will thank you with a fresh, radiant, healthy complexion!