Cleansing

For me in my experience, the best make-up remover if soap and water. You will really feel clean after that. However, should you want that your hands will not get wet, i suggest you remove it with a baby oil. The baby oil really removes all the dirt in the face. It also at the same time moisturizes the skin. It does well with me , i hope it will to you too. Maybe you should try them both.

Before use facial wipes too in removing my make-up but they weren't very effective. Plus, it can cause stress on the skin coz we'll be stretching our skin when we wipe, thus causing premature wrinkles. So I stopped using wipes and just used Cetaphil. I apply the cream on my face and use a cotton to wipe it out. It was pretty effective but then again it still causes stress on the skin due to stretching while wiping. So I finally gave up on skin cleansing that uses wiping method and opted for washing my face instead. However, I still use a make-up remover coz it's more precise in removing make up especially in the eye area. But I don't need to tug or pull on my skin, I just very very gently wipe out the makeup and use cotton buds to remove eyeliners and mascara. Then afterwards, I wash my face with a cleansing milk that I use which effectively removes any make up residue. Then, I again wash my face with my anti-acne facial soap. I don't have acne but I still use it as a form of prevention. It really does help me prevent acne or pimples. It's also anti-bacterial. Finally after patting my face dry, I use toner and then moisturize my face with aloe vera gel moisturizer. I use gel moisturizer coz I have oily skin. I think the basic regime for facial skin cleansing is: 1. cleanse, 2. tone, 3. moisturize. So I guess just using toners alone is not as effective as using facial soap and water and then using toners afterwards. Toners not only tone and help even out our skin complexion but also remove any residue after cleansing so it's usually applied after washing our face. Also, when you use soap, make sure that you use one that is formulated for the face because body soaps can be so harsh and drying. I must say though that even if those three basic steps are (for me), the best, basic way to cleanse the face, there are some facial wipes that are formulated for removing make-up. I think it can be used when you're in a hurry or are very tired and have no more time washing your face, etc. One brand that I know is L'oreal.

I think facial wipes are very handy and I have never heard anything about them beiing bad. I do know that some of them have some drying effects but that can easily be fixed with a good moisturizer.

I don't think it is good to use them all the time, because cleansers or just regular soap and water is obviously the best, but I am sure it is okay if you do it only every once in a while. If these products were really bad for your skin, I am sure they would not even be made. But soap and water is better for sure!

hi, i had experienced that i have to choose what procedure should i follow, but someone told me that the oily produced in the morning is good to our skin to moisturize it, so i followed that and not to use any cleansing and facial wash in the morning, and i think it also depend upon the type of your skin, if more sensitive just use a toner,,,and use this in evening only.

For me personally, the facial wipes tend to leave my skin looking dry. I think they are good for makeup artists that need to wipe someone's makeup off if they mess up, but for everyday home use I think a mild cleanser is best for removing makeup. I use makeup remover on cotton to remove eye makeup though, b/c cleansers can be too harsh for the eyes and cause wrinkles.

Water and mild soap is still the best to remove dirt,oil and makeup although when your eyes are really tired, cleansing cream and soft tissue is good to combine with a good facial cleanser. This depends on the type of skin that you have. If you think you have oily skin, I still suggest to go for a luke warm water facial wash using a non comedogenic ,hypo allergenic soap then close your pores by using cold or tap water. If makeup residue is still there, it can be removed easily by your favorite facial night toner.

Facial wipes, especially the ones given away free on airlines and from department stores, are only good for your hands after eating french fries for example. They can contain soaps, detergents and perfumes which are all OK but should be rinsed off afterwards. Leaving them on your face all night isn't good! Even medical wipes aren't so good. Whatever you use, wash it off before sleeping! Good old soap and water is best.