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Step #1: Clean Your Hands

It’s no good cleaning your face if you are just going to transfer the days grease, grime, germs and dirt from your hands to your face.

Not just that, you should also remove any makeup that you may have on.

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Step #2: Apply A Cold Water Rinse To Your Face

The common consensus is to rinse your face with hot water, which is somewhat of a myth. It may feel good to start with hot water but the fact of the matter is this only helps to dehydrate your skin further.

On the other hand, cold water won’t tighten up your pores as commonly believed.

Lukewarm is the perfect temperature to start with washing your face, but if you get sensitive red areas, then try cool water (but not cold) to help constrict the blood vessels.

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Step #3: A Gentle Massage With A Facial Cleanser

Use just enough cleanser to cover a dime and rub it between your fingers.

Apply the cleanser to your skin by gently massaging your face with your fingertips using small circular motions.

A lot of women use any old skin cleanser to clean their face, but some attention should be used when choosing one. It’s important to always find the right type of cleanser for your skin type; And here’s a simple method to find out your skin type:

Give your face a rinse with 10 splashes of lukewarm water and then pat it dry. When 45 minutes has expired, examine your face to determine your skin type. If your face looks ashy or feels tight then it is likely that you have dry skin. A face that is shiny all over is probably oily. Faces that only have a shiny nose, forehead, and chin have a good chance of being a combination type skin. If your skin feels irritated then you probably have sensitive skin.

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Step #4: Remove The Cleanser With A Muslin Cloth

Using a muslin cloth to remove the cleanser from your face is one of the best ways to ensure that the majority of dirt and grime is removed.

And as you clean, gently move the cloth in circular motions to give yourself a light exfoliation.

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Step #5: Cool Water Splash Down

Give your face three or four splashes of cold water to finish off the routine.

Make sure its not freezing water, but just cold enough to close up the pores. Then pat your face dry with a clean towel and you are done.