If there's one thing we all do from time to time... it's forgetting to remove our makeup! And yet! Removing makeup is THE ultimate beauty routine. Often neglected, or even completely forgotten, discover why removing your makeup every day is essential, even without foundation.
To make room
Makeup removal isn't just for makeup wearers. Yes, you read that right! We should even use the term "makeup removal-cleansing" to avoid any confusion. Clearing the air concerns all skin types, whether they wear makeup or not. Throughout the day, impurities build up on the epidermis. Dust, pollution particles, dead skin cells, and even SPF protection from sunscreens—all of these harsh agents end up covering the skin with an uncomfortable layer that prevents it from breathing properly.
Since nighttime is when skin regenerates and repairs itself, it's essential to remove the buildup of impurities that clog it up in the evening before going to bed. The next morning, a light cleansing will be enough to dissolve the sebum secreted during our sleep and any remaining night cream.
To maintain skin radiance
One of the benefits of makeup removal is the massage that accompanies it. This stimulating action boosts the skin's microcirculation. Good blood activity allows skin cells to be properly irrigated and oxygenated. The result: the skin is visibly more beautiful and radiant. Performing this massage couldn't be simpler:
• warm the product between your hands;
• apply it to your face in 4 touches;
• make circular movements from the forehead to the chin;
• remove the excess with a cotton pad.
We love using this technique with micellar cleansing milk. Its creamy, velvety texture combines the comfort of milk with micellar technology for gentle makeup removal.
To limit the appearance of imperfections
As mentioned earlier, nighttime is when the skin regenerates and enters its resting phase. If, before that, we don't remove all the makeup and impurities present on its surface, its pores risk becoming clogged. This is the guaranteed appearance of imperfections! Why? The skin naturally produces sebum, a protective oily secretion that its pores release and send to its surface. When a pore is clogged, the sebum can no longer drain normally. It clumps together and forms a comedo, the famous "blackhead." If bacteria multiply there, this will create inflammation in the form of a pimple.
To keep skin young
Pollutants and particles accumulated on the skin's surface alter its barrier function, making it more vulnerable to external aggressions. The skin then retains less water, is more sensitive, oxidizes, and creates excess free radicals. When the quantity of free radicals exceeds a certain threshold that the epidermis can no longer regulate, they become harmful and cause damage to skin cells. This is called oxidative stress, one of the main causes of premature skin aging. To prevent it, one of the simplest beauty steps is to rid the skin of clutter daily.
To avoid panda eyes!
We're all familiar with those dark marks under our eyes, discovered with surprise in the morning in the mirror! The skin on our eyelids is delicate and fragile. Above all, it's in direct contact with our eyes, which, as we know, are also very sensitive. Makeup is designed to stay on the skin for a few hours. Beyond that, it becomes harmful to it. Indeed, if the pigments in mascara and eyeshadow remain in contact with the epidermis for too long, they end up causing irritation or even infections. Furthermore, forgetting to remove your mascara too often at the end of the day can end up causing your beautiful eyelashes to fall out.
To properly remove eye makeup, use a two-phase formula. The Bi-Phase Eye and Lip Makeup Remover gently removes all traces of makeup, even long-lasting and waterproof, and respects the particularly fragile area around the eyes.
To improve the action of care
Removing makeup allows the active ingredients in your favorite skincare products to easily penetrate the dermis since there's no layer of impurities to block their path. This means they're much more effective! Plus, for optimal results, you can pair your targeted treatment with a makeup remover that meets your skin's needs. There are many makeup remover formulas available, so all you have to do is choose the one that's right for you!
If you have sensitive and reactive skin, choose a gentle, high-tolerance product like Micellar Cleansing Milk. It doesn't require rinsing and will protect your skin from the harsh effects of limescale in tap water. Do you have combination to oily skin? This skin type produces excess sebum, and makeup removal requires a deeper layer. D'Tox Cleansing Jelly is an excellent alternative: it intensely cleanses skin prone to shine and imperfections, leaving skin visibly matte.