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Two of the most neglected products in skincare are cleansers and masks. Do these two steps correctly and regularly, and you won’t need to spend so much at the salon to liven up your skin.

Why cleansers?

The thorough cleansing of your skin is the first and one of the most important steps in skincare. An effective cleanser not only removes the make-up from your face, but also any impurities, bacteria and pollution that your skin has been exposed to during the day. Dr Janine Ellenberger, who formulated the GR8SKN range, says if your skin could talk, it would say: ‘Protect me, so that I can protect you.’

Your cleanser is the most important product you can buy, she believes. If you use the wrong (or no!) cleanser, your skin’s protective barrier becomes damaged and is vulnerable to all sorts of problems such as dryness, oiliness or irritation and even pimples. Unfortunately, many cleansers contain sulphates to make them foam, which makes the skin’s pH level alkaline and strips it of protective sebum. The biggest mistake women