Cleansing Tips!
Using cleansing oil, balm, gel or foam, with finger tips going in circular motion to gently clean the pores. Starting on nose, forehead, cheeks, chin then u-zone, start on the oilier area first. Fingers gently going into the pores, not too hard as it will push and expand the pores. 1-2 times a week of exfoliation is still required.
I noticed my nose that is full of blackheads and sebum is a lot cleaner now using this method. People used to say cleansing is the most important part of the skincare routine, because if the skin is not cleaned properly (not stripping), the pores are clogged and all the subsequent products will not get into the skin, just sitting on the dead skin cells. I have been doing double cleansing for years and I just simply rubbed the foam into the skin, and from u-zone to t-zone (my u-zone is drier), without gently rubbing into the pores.
My favourites now are Curel cleansing gel for light makeup and sunscreen (gel turn to oil), Rovectin conditioning cleanser (gentle and hydrating).