One way of knowing whether you should cleanse your skin once or twice a day is by understanding your skin’s habits. For example, if you have excessively oily skin, aim to cleanse your face morning and night. However, be aware to not use drying products because these tend to make our skin overcompensate by producing even more oil. The other exception where you may need to wash your face twice a day is after a sweaty workout – washing your face afterwards will prevent breakouts. However, if you exercise late at night close to your evening skin care routine, you will only need to cleanse your face once as usual. 

If you think you may be over-washing your face, ask yourself this question: does my skin feel tight and dry? Or, does my skin show signs of sensitivity and redness? If your skin does any of these things, chances are you’re over-washing or simply using a cleanser which is too harsh for your skin. Remember, cleansing should never dry out your skin or make it red and flaky. If you think your skin has already reached this stage, all you need to do is give your skin time to repair itself. Try not using any products for a day and then make a DIY face scrub or mask. Doing this will not only invigorate your skin, it will give you the confidence in knowing that your skin it treated with all-natural ingredients.

Whatever your skin type may be, what’s most important is that you wash your face at least once a day. If you live in a city, your skin is consistently exposed to pollution. And although you may keep a clean and tidy home, there’s no way of knowing what your indoor air quality is like – particularly in winter when you’re less likely to have a fresh breeze come through. For this reason, we recommend washing your face every evening to remove dirt, oil, sunscreen, makeup and grime that’s built up on your skin throughout the day.

As a lot of makeup and sunscreen is designed to be long lasting, many cleansers are not able to remove concealer, foundation, nor dissolve sunscreen completely – especially in the creases around your nose and eyes. We suggest applying a gentle cleansing milk with your fingertips and then wiping it away with a reusable cotton pad. Rinse your face with cool water and then cleanse your skin with your preferred product from the N.A.E. Purezza range. To finish up, apply a gentle toning lotion to your face and neck with a reusable cotton pad to remove any excess makeup and to leave your skin feeling hydrated.