Facial cleansing: how to cleanse your skin

The right facial cleansing is the most important step in any skin care routine. Only thoroughly cleansed skin can absorb serums, creams and active ingredients properly. At the same time, the right cleansing helps prevent blemishes and preserve the skin's natural glow.

In this guide, you will find out how to cleanse your face properly, which products suit your skin type and when a professional facial cleansing makes sense.

Why is facial cleansing so important?

Over the course of the day, our skin collects:

• make-up
• sunscreen
• sweat
• sebum
• fine dust
• environmental pollution

If you don't remove this residue, you risk clogged pores, spots and a dull complexion.

Regular facial cleansing, on the other hand, gives you:

• a clear complexion
• fewer blemishes
• finer pores
• better absorption of care products
• a healthy skin barrier

Cleansing your face properly – step by step

1. Remove make-up and sunscreen

If you wear make-up or sunscreen, you should first remove it with an oil cleanser or cleansing balm.

2. Cleanse the skin thoroughly

In the second step, cleanse your face with a gel, foam or cleansing milk – to suit your skin type.

This thoroughly removes sweat, sebum and dirt.

3. Apply care

After cleansing, your skin absorbs active ingredients particularly well.

Now is the right time for:

• hyaluronic acid
• niacinamide
• vitamin C
• moisturiser

Double cleansing – is the trend worth it?

Double cleansing originally comes from Korea and is now one of the most popular skin care routines.

The face is cleansed in two steps:

1. oil cleanser for make-up and sunscreen
2. water-based cleanser for dirt and sebum

This method is particularly effective for combination skin, oily skin or if you wear make-up regularly.

Which facial cleansing suits your skin type?

Dry skin

• mild cleansing milk
• moisturising ingredients
• no harsh surfactants

Oily skin

• cleansing gel
• salicylic acid
• niacinamide

Combination skin

• gentle gel cleansers
• balancing active ingredients

Sensitive skin

• fragrance-free products
• panthenol
• aloe vera

The most common facial cleansing mistakes

Many skin problems are caused by small everyday mistakes.

So avoid:

• water that is too hot
• harsh cleansing products
• forgetting to remove make-up
• washing too often
• rubbing hard with the towel

Just a few changes can noticeably improve your complexion.

Professional facial cleansing in Salzburg

Even the best care routine does not replace professional skin cleansing.

During a facial:

• pores are deeply cleansed
• blemishes are removed
• dead skin cells are loosened
• the skin is analysed
• suitable active ingredients are worked in

A particular favourite with us is the Hydro Facial, which combines cleansing, exfoliation and intensive hydration.

Frequently asked questions

Morning and evening.

No. Water does not completely remove sebum, sunscreen or make-up.

Yes. The right cleansing can noticeably reduce blemishes and prevent new spots.

Especially in the evening, if you wear make-up or sunscreen.

Yes. More than twice a day can weaken the skin barrier.

Conclusion

Good facial cleansing is the foundation of all healthy skin care. With the right routine, products suited to your skin type and regular professional treatments, your skin will stay healthy, clear and radiant in the long term.

If you are not sure which cleansing suits your skin, we will be happy to advise you personally at the most beautiful in Salzburg and put together an individual care routine with you.