How to perform a superficial cleanse

Wash hands using anti bacterial soap.

Using 4 pumps of soothing cleanser warm in hands. Start at the left side of the neck and perform light upward alternating effleurage strokes moving over to the right side and back again

Perform alternate thumb circles to the chin.

Alternate light effleurage upwards and outwards to left cheek.

Alternate light effleurage upwards and outwards to the right cheek.

Using ring finger, perform small circles to the corner of the mouth.

Using ring finger, perform circles up to nostrils and over the nose.

Using the fingers to apply large circular movements over the cheeks, working upwards and outwards.

With the ring finger, circle upwards and outwards around the eye.

Circular movements with the fingers over the forehead.

Apply light effleurage strokes to forehead.

To complete the superficial cleanse, apply pressure at the temples. Remove with damp cotton wool pads following the same procedure. Proceed with the skin analysis.

Cover the clients eyes with damp cotton wool pads and using the magnify lamp identify skin types and conditions. Discuss clients concerns and devise a treatment plan.

Select the suitable cleanser for correct skin type and proceed with deep cleanse.