Have a Clean Face

Good Skin Starts With a Clean Face.

Washing your face is a no-brainer, right? Well, not exactly. A recent study by Olay found that only 50 percent of women wash their face regularly. And even if you are among the half that does, most are not using the right product, rinsing properly, or treating their skin with the TLC it deserves.

Good skincare starts with clean skin. There's no point in moisturizing or using anti-aging or anti-acne products on your skin if you don't have a clean palette to work with.

So how do you achieve a clean face? Simple! Follow these steps for bright, clean skin.

1) Steam your face. This is really simple, just boil the kettle to get some hot water, pour the water into a bowl, then put a towel over your head and hold the bowl (make sure it's not too hot to hold!) near your face for about 5-10 minutes.

2) Wash your face with warm (not hot) water and a cleanser for your skin type. For example, if you have acne, you would want an oil free or lightly medicated cleanser. Nothing too harsh or drying, because you'll more than likely be washing your face twice daily.

3) Rinse your face THOROUGHLY. Make sure the soap is GONE. Do a final rinse with cool (not cold) water to close pores.

4) Pat your face dry with a soft cloth. Don't rub, it spreads bacteria.Once your face is mostly dry, allow it to finish air drying for a few more minutes.

5) Moisturize your face, once again with a product for your skin type.