Proper skincare hygiene is essential! Did you know that your skin is your body’s biggest organ? Your skin is responsible for maintaining your body’s temperature, insulation, and protecting you from infections and germs. Taking care of your skin can improve your overall health. Here are 13 tips on maintaining your skincare hygiene.
1. Keep your hands clean at all times- Only touch your face with clean hands. You do not want to spread bacteria onto your skin, or cause acne.
2. Stop picking your face! Acne doesn’t cause scarring, picking does.
3. Keep the inside cover on your skincare-it will help prevent it from drying out. Also be sure that the cover is on tight.
4. Don’t dip your fingers into your skincare. Instead, use your spatula or skincare brushes to avoid getting bacteria or oils from your skin into the skincare.
5. Use skincare brushes such as the Lumière de Vie® Skincare Brush Collection to apply your skincare products.
Here are the skincare brushes come with the collection and how you use them:
Cleansing Brush: This scalloped cleansing brush design helps clear pores while gently washing away dirt and excess oil. Wet your face with warm water. Apply cleanser to the brush and gently buff your face and neck in a circular motion. Then, rinse.
Treatment Brush: This rounded brush design gives you a gentle, touch-free way to pat in treatments. Apply a few drops of your desired treatment onto the brush or into your palm. Gently stipple the brush onto the face or desired treatment area. Then, allow the treatment to soak into the skin.
Masque Tool: The specially angled silicone design is the perfect, mess-free way to evenly apply cream, clay and mud masques. Apply your favorite masque to the silicone brush. Using soft, swiping motions, apply an even layer to the skin.
Moisturizer Brush: This unique dome-shaped brush design allows you to easily scoop/pick up product and massage moisturizer into the skin. Scoop up desired amount of moisturizer and apply it to the face and neck in a sweeping motion until the product is fully absorbed.
6. Be sure to clean your applicators, spatulas, tools and skincare brushes after each use.
How do I care for my skincare brushes?
Daily Cleanse: Rinse brushes thoroughly after each use and let them dry on a clean towel with bristles facing down. When brushes are dry, store them in the provided pouch.
Monthly Cleanse: Deep-clean your brushes once a month by washing them with soap and rinsing with warm water. Let them dry on a clean towel with the bristles facing down.
*Use Tip: Always use gentle motions when using your skincare brushes on skin. This will be better for the skin and will help your brushes last longer.
7. Deep clean your make-up brushes and sponges regularly.
8. Store clean brushes, and skincare tools in a closed container once dry to keep them clean.
9. Always wash your face twice a day.
10. Make sure to allow your products to fully absorb before applying the next one, and before going to bed. This will allow your products to nourish your skin, not your pillow.
11. Make sure to change your pillowcase often. If you want to take it to the next level, use a silk or satin pillowcase to minimize friction.
12. Keep an eye on your skincare’s expiration date. And if it doesn’t smell right or the consistency changes, consider replacing it.
13. And make sure to not share cosmetic products.
You can also check out the Self-care Sunday: Elevate Your Skincare Hygiene broadcast I did with Esthetician Sara Sampaio for a few more tips!
Do you have any skincare hygiene tips that I forgot? Comment below, we'd love to hear from you!
