Scrub up well

I decided to undergo an experiment recently: to stop using a cleanser for five nights and monitor the results. A mini experiment, with little or no scientific value, of course, but an experiment nonetheless.

I washed my face with water in the evening, and with water in the shower in the morning. Five days later and my skin isn’t looking great. I have to wear a radiance booster from MAC every morning to try and give it a lift, and I have a collection of little red spots on and around my nose. So my theory is thus: say what you like about taking off make-up in the evening, but if you don’t cleanse your skin properly, your skin will get you back.

The thing I’ve learned about cleansing through the years is that moderation is key. If you cleanse in the evening there is no reason to use a product again in the morning. Nothing really has happened to make your skin dirty during the night, so washing it with water in the shower should be adequate.