Why should we wash our face?

It is during the night that the skin repairs, regenerates, and renews itself. However, the opaque layer of makeup, if not removed, can prevent the skin from carrying out this process properly, resulting in a dull and uneven skin texture. A British journalist experienced this for a month and the result: her pores enlarged, her skin became dehydrated, redness appeared, blackheads and pimples formed due to the obstruction of skin pores. Moreover, with the skin being dry and less elastic, the face ages more quickly with wrinkles becoming more noticeable.

Skipping makeup removal can also guarantee poor treatment of your eyelashes. Indeed, mascara, if not removed, can lead to the loss of your eyelashes in clusters, the deposition of black residues under the mobile eyelid or even an eye irritation. This is exactly what a 50-year-old Australian woman experienced. Whether you wear makeup or not, it is therefore important to cleanse your face every evening, as even the SPF in sunscreens can be irritating if not removed.

The skin naturally produces and secretes sebum throughout the day, which is essential for skin lubrication and protection against bacteria and other microbes. Indeed, when combined with sweat, sebum forms the hydrolipidic film that covers the skin's surface. This film helps maintain skin hydration and suppleness, prevents the penetration of foreign substances (irritants and allergens), and defends the skin against all external aggressions. However, sometimes, such as during adolescence, periods of stress, or menstrual cycles, it is secreted in excess. If the skin is not cleaned daily, this overproduction of sebum can clog pores and stimulate the appearance of imperfections. Moreover, sebum is the primary food source for bacteria. Therefore, eliminating this excess sebum can prevent bacteria from proliferating.

According to the ARS (Regional Health Agency), we unconsciously touch our face up to 3,000 times a day. However, our hands are a veritable breeding ground for bacteria, originating from any surface we touch. The same is true for any object that comes into contact with the skin of our face: pillowcases, cell phones, etc... The result: The germs collected on your hands are now lodged there. These bacteria can unfortunately clog pores and create inflammation, thus promoting the appearance of pimples, providing a favorable environment for bacterial proliferation (low light, heat, significant amount of sebum which is the main food source). Therefore, cleaning your face helps to eliminate these infectious agents.

During the night, the skin undergoes an intense period of regeneration: cellular renewal, activated cellular repair, boosted blood microcirculation, and strengthening of the skin barrier. However, impurities accumulated throughout the day (dust, cosmetic products, pollution particles, allergens, etc...) can hinder the skin's regeneration process at night, if they are not removed. Therefore, cleansing your face every evening allows for cellular tissue regeneration during sleep.

A skin that has been cleared of dead cells, debris, excess sebum, pollution, makeup, etc... is ready to receive care. Indeed, the products you will use afterwards will be much more easily absorbed and therefore, more effective. It's also an opportunity to apply a specific treatment rich in active ingredients to target our skin concerns.