It is a gesture that we reproduce mechanically, without ever really questioning it. It seems to be part of the basics of good beauty routine, in the same way as removing removing or moisturizing your skin. However, according to several dermatologists based in New York, this reflex that we have almost all could be one of the main causes of blocked pores. An error that we would make daily, thinking well.
A well -intentioned routine … but problematic
The gesture in question? Apply your moisturizer or serum to a still damp skin, Just after cleaning. If this technique has long been promoted to “better fix hydration”, it is today called into question by many skin professionals. For what ? Because by acting too quickly, we would risk sealing impurities, limestone or cleaner residues under us that obstruct pores instead of treating them.
According to some experts, up to 90 % of obstructions are linked to this type of poor practice : skin not completely clean or dry before application of care. Result: blackheads, comedings, dull complexion … and a feeling of reduced efficiency, despite sometimes very qualitative products.
What to do (and we often forget)
The good reflex would be to take a few more seconds to dry your face well after cleaning. Not by rubbing aggressively with a towel (which can irritate the skin), but by dab gently with a clean cloth, then letting the skin “breathe” for a few moments. Well -prepared skin would allow better penetration of activewithout trapping unwanted particles.
Another tip: checking that the cleanser used leaves no greasy movies or occlusive. Some too rich, poorly rinsed or unsuitable formulas in the skin type can create a feeling of cleanliness while leaving invisible residues, aggravating the phenomenon of blocked pores.
What if everything started with good timing?
This recall underlines a truth that we often forget: in a care routine, it is not only what we apply that counts, but when and how we do it. Even the best products will not give results if they are applied too quickly, Or on insufficiently prepared skin.
Taking the time to clean well, dry and apply your care with conscience can change everything. Sometimes it’s not about doing more, but doing better. And this small adjustment could well make a big difference on the appearance of pores and the overall shine of the complexion.
