How to Clean Your Face Properly for Healthy Skin
Cleansing your face is more than a routine; it’s an essential step towards healthy, balanced and radiant skin. Done correctly, it removes impurities, improves skin texture and enhances the performance of your serums and creams.
Why daily facial cleansing matters
Facial cleansing is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to maintain skin health and luminosity. It removes visible impurities such as makeup, sweat and pollution, as well as dead cells and excess oil that can clog pores.
Regular cleansing prevents premature ageing, supports the skin's natural balance and improves the absorption of active ingredients in subsequent treatments. In short, effective cleansing is the foundation of any skincare routine.
What is the correct way to clean your face?
Although it may seem simple, knowing how to properly wash your face makes all the difference. It’s not just about using water and soap: selecting the right products and following the correct steps helps protect the skin barrier and prevent issues such as dryness, sensitivity or breakouts.
At Germaine de Capuccini, we’ve designed a cleansing routine that transforms a daily action into a true beauty ritual. With our expert line, The Cleansing Expert, cleansing your skin is as easy as following these three steps:
Step 1: Cleanse – Remove makeup and surface impurities
A deep yet gentle cleanse with skin-prebiotic cleansers. It removes makeup, excess oil, sweat and pollution while respecting the balance of your skin’s microbiome.
Step 2: Renew – Deep cleanse or gentle exfoliation
Renew your skin daily by eliminating dead cells and boosting the luminosity and even tone of your complexion.
Step 3: Tone – Tone and balance
Deeply calms and hydrates while strengthening the skin’s natural microbiome thanks to skin-friendly prebiotics.
Step-by-step: How to clean your face based on your skin type
Each skin type has unique needs, and choosing the right products and frequency can significantly improve your skin's texture, brightness, and overall health.
Oily or combination skin
Do you notice oiliness or shine, especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin)? If your pores are enlarged and you experience occasional breakouts, your skin is likely oily or combination.
Cleanse morning and evening with the Deep Cleansing Foaming Gel or Micellar Water Gel, which remove excess sebum while being gentle.
2–3 times per week, use the 365 Exfoliating Foam, Exfoliating Scrub, or Renew Night Peeling to remove impurities and refine texture.
Finish with the Comforting Hydrating Toner to balance the pH and prepare skin for the next steps.
Normal skin
Is your skin smooth to the touch, without dry or oily areas? If your texture is even and free of frequent imperfections, you likely have normal skin, but it still needs proper care.
Gently cleanse with Express Micellar Water or Micellar Water Gel to remove impurities.
If you use makeup or sunscreen, incorporate Comforting Milk, Nourishing Balm, or Foaming Gel for a complete cleanse.
Finish with Comforting Hydrating Toner to maintain hydration and elasticity.
Dry or dehydrated skin
Does your skin feel tight, rough or lack radiance? If it also tends to flake or feel uncomfortable, you need a routine that hydrates and protects your skin barrier.
Start with Comforting Milk or Nourishing Cleansing Balm, both rich in emollient agents.
For a lighter feel, try the Micellar Water Gel, which cleanses without compromising hydration.
Always tone with Comforting Hydrating Toner to keep skin calm, supple and protected.
Blemish-prone or acneic skin
Do you experience breakouts, blackheads or uneven texture? This skin type needs cleansing that controls sebum and bacteria without irritating.
Deeply cleanse with Micellar Water Gel, Deep Cleansing Foaming Gel, or Renew Night Peeling, all effective yet respectful of the skin.
Use 365 Exfoliating Foam 2–3 times a week to clear pores and smooth the skin.
Complete your routine with Comforting Hydrating Toner to maintain hydration without heaviness.
Facial cleansing kits tailored to your skin
If you prefer a practical solution, try our pre-configured facial cleansing kits:
Comfort Kit: Comforting Cleansing Milk + Hydrating Toner Duo – Ideal for dry or sensitive skin, this duo cleanses and soothes without irritation. Its creamy, calming texture leaves skin soft, supple and protected.
Balancing Kit: Deep Cleansing Foaming Gel + Comforting Hydrating Toner – Perfect for oily or combination skin, it deeply cleanses without over-drying and helps regulate sebum.
Renewing Kit: 365 Exfoliating Foam + Comforting Hydrating Toner – Ideal for daily exfoliation that also enhances texture and radiance.
Double Cleanse Kit: Nourishing Cleansing Balm + Deep Cleansing Foaming Gel – Inspired by Korean skincare, this two-step cleanse removes makeup and impurities while preserving hydration.
Nourishing Kit: Nourishing Cleansing Balm + Comforting Hydrating Toner – Designed for mature or dehydrated skin, this combo offers a deep cleanse with a rich texture to restore nourishment and elasticity.
Not sure which products are right for your face? Discover them all in our The Cleansing Expert line.
Frequently asked questions about Facial Cleansing
AN MY FACE ACCORDING TO MY SKIN TYPE?
The most effective cleansing method depends on your skin type:
For oily or acne-prone skin: cleanse morning and night with the Deep Cleansing Foaming Gel.
For dry skin: choose gentle, nourishing textures like the Comforting Milk or Nourishing Cleansing Balm.
For combination skin: alternate between Micellar Water and Exfoliating Foam.
WHAT MISTAKES SHOULD I AVOID WHEN CLEANSING MY FACE?
Using products unsuitable for your skin type.
Cleansing with very hot water, which can damage the skin barrier.
Rubbing too harshly or using rough towels.
Skipping toner, the Comforting Hydrating Toner is key to restoring balance after cleansing.
With the right habits and specialist products from The Cleansing Expert, your daily face cleanse becomes a true ritual of care and comfort.
SHOULD I USE A DIFFERENT CLEANSER IN THE MORNING AND EVENING?
It’s not mandatory, but it is beneficial. In the morning, a gentle cleanser removes overnight oil. In the evening, it’s essential to eliminate makeup, pollution and sweat. For example, use Micellar Water in the morning and combine it with a more nourishing or deeper cleanser at night.
