1.Clean – Cleansing is necessary to remove junk that collects on the surface of the skin. This includes makeup, dirt, dust, waste excreted by the skin, and dead skin cells. Proper cleansing will clean the epidermis without stripping the acid mantle and leaving the skin dehydrated, irritated, and devoid of its natural oils. There are two rules of thumb for cleansing that apply for all types of skin and every age group: never use soap and always treat your skin gently.

Why no soap? I know I’ve got your attention now. Soap is created from a chemical reaction of fats and lye. Fats and oils can clog your skin pores, and lye, a caustic detergent, is about as beneficial for your body as Turpentine. Here’s why:
Remember that lathery foam that you get when mixing soap and water? These
suds are created by detergents. When used on the skin, detergents strip off your
protective acid mantle, leading to dry skin or over stimulated oil glands. Approach any products that form lather with caution because there’s a detergent hiding in that product and it’s just waiting to strip your skin bare.

2.Exfoliate – Exfoliation is necessary to remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and dull the surface of the skin. This is the best way to improve the overall appearance and feel of the skin. Exfoliation does not mean abrading the skin with sandpaper-like granules, or scrubbing to the point you see blood. If a product ever feels too harsh, stop using it. There are natural enzyme peels that can lift dead skin cells without any abrading substances at all.

3.Toning: Toning is necessary to reestablish the pH of the skin as well as prepare the skin for moisturizer. Proper toners also bring oxygen into the middle skin layers so the cells are properly nourished. Your skin is the last organ in your body to receive nutrients, and the first to show signs if your body is out of balance.