Facial Cleansing
At Home
What causes our skin to be unclear?
Hormones can cause an overproduction of sebum in the skin glands which can lead to clogged pores.
- Stress can trigger hormonal changes in people prone to breakouts.
- Not washing your make-up brushes – dirty brushes are a breeding ground for bacteria that can be linked to breakouts. By not cleaning make-up brushes regularly, you are essentially sweeping bacteria across your face.
- Using too many products - finding the right balance of products with active ingredients is an essential step in how to get clear skin. Stick to a simple beauty regime that works for you
- Harsh ingredients, or ingredients that simply don't agree with your skin, can result in skin that is not clear.
Facial cleansing at home
Wondering how to have clearer skin? Start with cleansing. Cleansing is an essential part of any skin care routine – and not just for removing make-up. This step is important to clear the skin from excessive buildup of dead skin cells after a full day and when you wake up in the morning. Why? In the morning, you need to cleanse your face to remove sebum and sweat, and dead skin cells. In the evening you additionally have to remove make-up and dirt from the day.
To fight blemishes, the NIVEA Derma Skin Clear range is designed for both morning and evening use. And when it is used as a whole routine, you can achieve visible results after 7 days!
Clear skin starts with a good cleanser that suits your skin type. Cleansing your face is not just about sloughing off the day's dirt and bacteria, it should also maintain the skin's pH balance.
Our NIVEA Hydra Skin Effect Micellar Face Wash Gel, with pure hyaluron, removes impurities and make-up, while preserving the skin's natural moisture balance. Well-hydrated skin is usually clear, as dryness can cause an excess buildup of dead skin cells that can cause irritation and spots.
Routine:
To help with knowing how to get clear skin, we've created a skincare routine that you can follow at home!
1. Exfoliate
Exfoliating removes the dead skin cells from skin that might otherwise obstruct and clog your pores, making it easier for dirt to accumulate and cause blackheads or breakouts. Exfoliating 3 times a week will help to prevent this.
2. Toner
Toner is a fast-absorbing hydration boost for the skin that also helps to remove dead skin cells in the process. It prepares the skin for moisturiser and makeup, and balances out the pH levels on the face as well as balancing blotchy skin. This is a really simple and effective way you can get clear skin by adding it to your morning routine.
3. Moisturise
If your skin feels dry or tight, consider applying a light, non-oily moisturiser for added hydration. While oily skin naturally produces more sebum, using a moisturiser can help balance moisture levels without clogging pores. This could actually reduce excess oil production, as skin that's too dry may compensate by producing more oil. For some, a lightweight sunscreen with hydrating properties may provide enough moisture on its own, offering both protection and hydration in one step.
4. Face masks
Face masks do a number of useful things all in one go when trying to achieve and maintain clear skin. These include: hydrating the skin, removing excess oils and minimising pores.
Clear skin
diet
What you eat plays a significant role in keeping skin clear. Here's how to get clear skin fast with a clear skin diet:
- Leafy greensLeafy greens are crucial in a clear skin diet. They are essential for a healthy digestive system, and as well as this, they allow your skin to clear out any build-ups of hormones and toxins found at the skin which would otherwise cause you to breakout.
- Fatty fishEating fatty fish is good for clear skin because it helps to naturally control the production of oil on your skin and also helps to slow down the appearance of aging in the skin due to the fatty acids they contain.
- HoneySurprisingly, honey is rich in vitamins that really benefit your skin, so much so that many people use honey as a face mask due to its skin-boosting qualities.
- Plant-based proteinEating things like nuts and beans is really good for your skin because of the proteins that they contain. Protein is what's found in your skin, hair and nails, so eating these will help to keep them strong and create a barrier for your skin against the environment.
- CoconutCoconut oils' antibacterial qualities help to keep the skin clean, and it's rich in antioxidants too which help with achieving that radiant complexion.
