SKIN PREP- CLEANSE, TONE AND MOISTURISE- TECHNICAL

In our first technical lesson we were taught how to cleanse tone and moisture the skin properly. Very basic but also very important as before any makeup application you always need a perfect base.
Firstly before anything is applied to the face a small consultation should be held, this should just be a few questions about what there skin type is, do they have any allergies, do they use any specific or special products on their face..
If the person has extremely dry skin or suffers from eczema a special product may be used such as a topical cream or cleanser. A normal cleanser could irritate the face and cause redness therefore always check with the person.
The products should always be hypoallergenic no matter who's face you are applying them to and always ask about things such as contact lenses in case you move them when using your hands on the face.

Before starting apply a cape around the person to prevent any product from getting on their clothing, make sure the hair is out of the face and they are comfortable. Always talk to your client and tell them what you are doing throughout.

Cleansing
Cleanser is used to remove any dirt or makeup from the skin, if old makeup is not removed previous to make up application it can create an uneven bumpy canvas.
Firstly make sure you have washed your hands and made the client aware before you start to cleanse. Apply cleanser to a cotton pads and start from the neck upwards, making the model tilt there head back. When cleansing the eyebrows use back and forth motions to make sure you get any excess product clinging to the hairs. The cotton pad can then be used over the eyelids and then changing to a cotton bud for under the eye lash line making sure the client is looking up. Make sure to cleanse every part of the face and neck thoroughly.

Toning
Toning removes any leftover makeup that might not have been picked up by the cleanser. It also preps the skin for moisture.
When using toner you are basically repeating the exact steps you did with cleanser, using a cotton pad use a small amount of toner all over the face and neck getting any leftover residue. If the eye makeup still isn't coming off ask the client to try and remove it their self as they will be able to apply more pressure.

Moisturising
Moisturiser in my opinion is a very important part of prepping the skin, it will keep the skin hydrated and makes the skin smooth and ready for makeup application. Without it, base makeup can become caked and dry.
Using a pea size amount use your hands to massage it into the skin, starting again from the neck working upwards towards the forehead. Leave the moisturiser to soak into the skin before applying a base.

The products I used were my own and purchased for my kit, I chose No7 as they are famous for their fabulous skin care range and they have always worked brilliantly for my super sensitive skin. They are all hypo allergenic meaning they wont cause any break outs or allergies on any clients. The moisturiser is a Nivea moisturiser which I have used on clients for a few years, it is very basic yet really effective. I like it because it isn't too thick or thin and you can feel it hydrating the skin from the moment you apply it.