What's your face cleansing routine?

@mimatexas (1818)
United States
February 8, 2007 12:57pm CST
I usually use the Aveeno soap to cleanse my face, then I use moisturizer and eye cream. I sometimes use a face mask. And you how do you take care of your face?
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
26 Feb 07
I use ivory soap on my face and eye cream too. And I also give myself a face mask. I dont use mosturizer thou. I love the feel of your face after s face mask.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
26 Feb 07
Ivory soap is a neutral soap good for your skin. Thanks for sharing with us.
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8 Feb 07
I don't wash my skin with anything. I find if I use anything on it, it can get dry. I just wash it with water if I'm in the bath or shower.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Maybe because your face is very sensitive, how about a moisturizer or face cream?
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Feb 07
I do not use Soap on my Face at all I use Babywipes then a Toner on a damp Cotton wool, then my Cream and then the Eyecream. I will not use soap, in the Mornings when I have a Shower I will use a gentle Face scrub and rinse it of and then I use my Moisturizer.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
1 Mar 07
I have never tried Mary Kay I have heard of it though.
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
1 Mar 07
Yes, soap dries out skin. I have oily skin, that's why I use a gentle soap like Aveeno, but I am going to start using Mary Kay cleanser instead.
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• United States
12 Feb 07
I use Aquamarina by Lush to wash my face and then Tea Tree Water from Lush as a Toner on my face. Every once in a while I do a mask. Right now I am using Imperialis from Lush as a moisturizer but I'm switching to Lush's Celestial.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
13 Feb 07
They recommend to use the same brand for all your skin care. I never heard of Lush but I am sure it's a good brand. Congratulations!
@hopeful28 (1439)
• Singapore
10 Feb 07
I use a cleanser that is for oily skin and open pores. After that I will use a toner to close the pores, followed by a skin whitening moisturizer. Oh, and also some gel for my eyes.
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
11 Feb 07
That's a nice routine you have for your skin!
@villageanne (8553)
• United States
9 Feb 07
I use the entire line of Estee Lauder products on my face. I know it costs but I have found that it works and this is something that I do for me. I clean my face with the foaming cleanser than i use the eye cream and face and neck cream for lines that are beginning to form.
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• United States
13 Feb 07
I agree getting a product that gets the results that you want is the main thing.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
9 Feb 07
As long as you are happy with the results it doesn't matter what you wear.
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• United States
9 Feb 07
I know this is going to sound kind of icky for some.. but I truly don't "wash" my face. When I shower I run water on it and rub it, but no soap. At night before I go to bed I do the same, rinse it off in the sink and brush my teeth. I rarely have any acne, have few wrinkles (I mean.. I AM 43 so I have to have a few! LOL) and truly rarely have any issues with my skin. My beautician who also specializes in facial care told me that because I tend to be somewhat "oily", the lack of using soap actually helps me keep my skin from over reacting and supplying more oil when dried out with cleansers. It also helps to keep me from getting wrinkles! So I guess I owe my "greasy Italian" heritage a lot!!!!! LOL
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
9 Feb 07
Good for you that you don't need to use any creams or soap. I have oily skin too but I need to use my moisturizer because in the morning, specially in winter time I feel it dry. Can't do without it.
@Willowlady (10657)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Good old soap and water. Maybe some aloe vera. Nothing fancy. Don't wear makeup so no need to clean that off either. Drink plenty of water too. Have Indian in my background so my face is doing ok for my age. Can say that I have used a mask from time to time.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Aloe vera is good for your skin. Drinking water is good to cleanse your skin, too.
@ladyjava (1184)
• Malaysia
9 Feb 07
My daily regime is pretty simple actually. I clean my face with a facial cleanser, then i finish off with toner. The last would be my moisturiser. I do face mask maybe once year.. and so far my last visit to the facial specialist was 2 years ago... and oh yes, the occasional blackhead remover for my nose.
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
9 Feb 07
I used to follow the same regimen as you do, but not anymore. I was using Mary Kay products.
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
8 Feb 07
I use neutrogena for all skin care. I don't use face mask or scrub. I use cleanser, moisturizer, eye cream, night cream, sunblock and clear acne cream if I need to. I also use shower gel Neutrogena, but haven't seen any bath products from them yet. Yes Aveeno is very good choice for me to use in winter.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Neutrogena is a very good brand. by the way, I use moisturizer from Neutrogena.
@onabreak2 (1161)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Why would you think this is a valuable discussion. For petes sakes. You can do better then this cant you. I am getting so tired of these. It is right up there with do you like milk? Do you like Juice? Just stupid . write about something you are passionate about.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
8 Feb 07
well, that's what I like to discuss about. If you don't like don't answer any discussions I make. God bless you!
@uhevelyn (219)
• Japan
8 Feb 07
I used to wash my face with cleansing foam and then followed by a face cream.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Does it mean you don't do it anymore?
@Carissimo (261)
• United States
9 Feb 07
My normal skin routine is something I am very meticulous about. I have about 3 expensive different cleansers that I use. I find that Dermalogica is very good for my dry/sensitive skin. I have an entire line by Attitude and it tends to keep my skin tone even. I also use the Murad line for any breakouts I might get. I have several different masks, skin peels, moisturizers and spot treatments. I wash my face 2-3 times per day. I also exfoliate once every few weeks.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
9 Feb 07
Wow! You are the first person I know, who has several products for your skin routine. I guess you need them all.
• United States
8 Feb 07
In the morning, I wash my face with Dove Sensitive Skin Foaming wash and Lush Fresh Farmacy in the evening. I use Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Toner morning and evening. About once a week, I do a face mask.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
8 Feb 07
What is it the Lush Fresh Farmacy, a moisturizer?
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
8 Feb 07
I wipe my face with a clean warm wash rag, then scrub with store brand (cheap) Noxemia, rinse with more warm water, moisturize (don't dry, right over damp face). Once a week I use a mud mask - my treat myself.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
8 Feb 07
You have a nice cleansing system.