FAQs - Skincare Regime

The best way to care for your skin is to know as much as you can about it. This includes the products you use and how you should use them. For a clearer understanding and clearer, smoother skin - here is the Simple Truth.

I use soap and water to wash my face day and night, should I be using a specific cleanser?

Unless the soap is a specific cleansing bar soap, you shouldn't use soap to wash your face, as soap designed for use on your body may be too harsh for sensitive facial skin. Try to use a Simple cleanser that is suitable for your skin type. Visit our What’s Right For You section to find a product that's right for you.

There are so many different types of cleanser available now, how do I know which one to use?

Think about your skin type and how much time you have to spend on your skincare regime. Cleansing wipes, gels, washes and foams are ideal for a fast morning cleanse. Washes are also well-suited to normal and oily skin types. Cream cleansers are great if you have dry skin as they both moisturise and cleanse. Simple has a range of cleansers to suit everyone. Visit our What’s Right For You section to find a suitable product.

I don't have time to cleanse my face thoroughly. What do you suggest?

It is important to cleanse your skin daily so it is free from pore-clogging grime and grease. Of course, to make things easier for you, you can use Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes for an effective and quick solution. It’s perfect, it’s convenient to use when you’re on holiday, in a cab, at a gym, at a club or wherever your exciting lifestyle takes you.

I don't wear make-up, is it still necessary to cleanse my skin twice a day?

Even if you don't wear make-up, your skin is still faced with pollution, dust and bacteria throughout the day. Cleansing is therefore a vital part of your daily skincare regime as it rids the skin of impurities. For a quick and convenient cleanse, try Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes.

Should I use a specific eye make-up remover or can I just use my usual cleanser or cleansing wipes?

You can just use cleanser or wipes to remove make-up. However, as eye make-up remover is specifically formulated to remove mascara, it is more effective. Simple Conditioning Eye Make-up Remover is a gentle and effective formula, which will remove even waterproof mascara.

Will not removing my make-up do my skin any harm?

Nighttime is when your skin begins its renewal process. Sleeping with make-up on can cause blemishes and premature signs of ageing. Your skin needs to breathe at night but make-up clogs your pores, which can cause blackheads and breakouts. If you can't manage to cleanse, tone and moisturise, try leaving a pack of Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes by the side of your bed so that you can quickly wipe away impurities in seconds before you go to sleep.

Is it necessary to use a toner after cleansing if I don't have spots?

Yes, toner removes the last traces of make-up and dirt. It is a treatment in its own right, which conditions the skin and prepares it for other skincare treatments. Simple Soothing Facial Toner is the perfect finish to your cleansing routine. Alcohol-free and pH balanced, it refreshes your skin without drying.

Why do I need a moisturiser?

Using a moisturiser will stop your skin from drying out by stepping up oil production. For oily and acne-prone skin, use oil-free moisturisers such as Simple Oil Balancing Moisturiser , so you won't add more oil to the problem.

Do I need to buy a day and a night cream, or can I just use a day moisturiser for both day and night moisturising?

The skin has time to relax at night and the regeneration process of cell division occurs to a greater extent at night than during the day. It is important to support the regeneration process at night. You should therefore provide the skin with enriched creams, such as Simple Regeneration Age Resisting Night Renewal .

When should I start to use eye creams?

The skin around the eyes is delicate and thin. This is usually the first place that you develop fine lines and wrinkles. It is recommended you start using eye creams in your mid twenties, as it is easier to prevent the lines from occurring than it is to treat them once they have appeared.

Simple Regeneration Age Resisting Eye Cream contains Green Tea, a natural anti-oxidant with Oat Beta Glucan to help stimulate the skin's immune system, reinforcing its ability to renew itself. It also contains Sodium Hyaluronate and Mushroom Extract to help firm and reduce puffiness around the eyes; natural Ginkgo Biloba; and, Pro-Vitamin B5 to help repair, protect and strengthen the skin around the delicate eye area throughout the day.

I try to cleanse, tone and moisturise as often as I can, sometimes up to five times a day. Is this okay for my skin?

It is essential to cleanse your skin daily to clear away dirt and bacteria. However, you're overdoing it. Cleansing changes your skin's balance with the environment by stripping protective oils that act as natural barriers to the elements. Overuse of skincare products may bring about sensitive skin or cause your skin to have breakouts. To avoid this happening, cleanse twice a day using a gentle cleanser such as Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion .