After you finish cleansing and pat your face dry, your skin can feel squeaky clean and cool. It feels refreshing, but this is also the moment to hurry on to moisturizing.
Deep cleansing is the step that clears impurities and dead skin from your pores. Along with them, oil and moisture on the surface can wash away too, so many people feel their skin tighten more easily than usual right after drying off.
After a deep cleanse, don’t put it off. Moisturize first.
The order isn’t hard. Before your skin is completely dry, apply a light hydrating product such as a toner or essence first, then seal it with a lotion or cream. Think of it as filling in moisture and then adding one protective layer.
Applying thin layers a few times is gentler than putting on a lot of product at once. As for deep cleansing itself, adjust how often you do it based on your skin rather than doing it every day.
However, if your skin stings, turns red or feels warm, don’t try to fix it with moisturizer. Give it a rest. If there is inflammation or a wound, it is safer to talk to a professional.
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