Is it better to remove makeup first or exfoliate first?

Should you exfoliate before or after removing makeup? Should you remove makeup before exfoliating? You will know the answer after reading this article.

Should I remove my makeup first or exfoliate first?

Remove makeup first and then exfoliate. If you use exfoliating products without removing makeup, it will cause serious damage to dry skin. When you exfoliate your face with makeup on, when the dead skin cells on your skin fall off, a lot of makeup will settle on the delicate skin, which can easily cause pigmentation and damage the skin.

The correct steps for removing makeup

Step 1: Remove eye and eyebrow makeup

When removing eye and eyebrow makeup, avoid rubbing the cotton pad back and forth vigorously. First, soak the cotton pad with makeup remover and apply it to the eyes, then gently wipe it clean and finally use a cotton swab to wipe off the residue from the corners of the eyes.

Step 2: Remove lip makeup

Use a special eye and lip makeup remover to clean the entire lip area, especially the lip lines, making sure not to miss any area.

Step 3: Remove facial makeup thoroughly

Facial makeup removal is also the most time-consuming step. Don’t just rub it a few times just to save time and think it’s done. Make sure to wash your hands clean. It’s best to use a cotton pad to complete the emulsification step and massage thoroughly until the makeup is dissolved.

Step 4: Cleanse your skin with cleansing products

After removing makeup from the face, there will still be some residue on the face. The last step to completely remove makeup from the face is to clean it with a facial cleanser.