-First, make sure you have the right type of cleanser for your face.

-Tie your hair back to remove it from your face.

-Remove any eye makeup first preferably with an eye makeup remover. Cleansers usually remove all makeup but its best to remove the eye makeup prior to working on the whole face.

-Make sure you use lukewarm water-hot or cold water will destroy your face. Moisten your face with water and apply a dime-size amount of cleanser on to the face in a circular motion to make sure it gets into your pores.

-Rinse your face and pat dry. Do not roughly dry your skin because you will irritate it.

-To finish off, use facial lotion right after washing your face so that the lotions is absorbed into the pores.