Spots, redness, irritation: what if a simple change in your beauty routine solved everything? To regain radiance and soothed skin, experts recommend reversing a well-established habit.
Every morning, in front of the mirror, the quest for the perfect “glow” begins. You cleanse, tone, hydrate… A precise choreography to wake up your skin. But have you ever thought that the sequence of your actions in the bathroom could sabotage the effectiveness of your cosmetics?
When it comes to facial care, the order of application is just as crucial as the quality of the products. A common mistake, made reflexively, often compromises the skin barrier before you have even applied your day cream. Dr. Sacchetti, expert in cosmetic dermatology, recalls an essential rule that many ignore: toothpaste contains agents that can attack the delicate skin of the face.
When you brush your teeth, tiny residue inevitably gets deposited around your mouth, on your chin, sometimes even up to your cheeks. And this is where the revelation makes sense: you should always brush your teeth BEFORE you wash your face, never after. This rule, validated by dermatologists and dentists, is based on solid scientific facts concerning the composition of toothpaste.
Cosmetic dentist Dr. Richard Lipari says residue can irritate the skin. Fluoride can make rosacea and acne worse. But the real culprit is often sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, a foaming agent found in most toothpastes. SLS causes skin inflammation. It foams abundantly and easily comes into contact with the skin around the mouth. Result: irritation, inflammation and severe dryness. This dryness triggers an overproduction of sebum which leads to the appearance of spots, particularly around the chin.
Brushing your teeth before facial ensures the skin is free of any potential irritants. Dermatologists note that their patients who adopt this new order see a marked improvement in a few weeks.
The benefits are particularly visible for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Pimples around the mouth are significantly reduced, redness fades, and the skin regains its balance. Better yet, your skincare products can finally work fully on clean skin, without a barrier of irritating residue.
This small modification costs you nothing and requires no additional effort. However, it can radically transform the condition of your skin. A simple gesture that finally gives you the results you are looking for. Just a question of order.
