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Short essay is provided and second the highlighted stuff needs to…
Short essay is provided and second the highlighted stuff needs to be filled in. Not all 6 steps need to be included for each major topic.
Jenna Hudson
EAP 1540C
Essay Model: Process
September 15, 2022
How to Properly Cleanse Your Face
The how and why of many daily tasks seem obvious. For example, most individuals
over the age of seven do not need to be told how to pour a bowl of cereal and milk for breakfast.
However, other seemingly simple tasks actually require some technique and precision to be done
in the most effective manner. The act of facial cleansing is slightly more complex than it first
appears. This daily process is important because the skin is a delicate organ, easily damaged and
rather challenging to repair. A number of cleansing steps, some required and some optional, can
help care for skin. These steps are removing makeup, cleansing, treating, moisturizing, and
protecting with SPF.
The first step in effective facial cleansing is to remove any makeup. This step can be
done with a pre-moistened wipe, a liquid remover, or a natural oil, such as jojoba. To loosen eye
makeup, gently hold the wipe or a cotton ball saturated in the preferred agent on the eye area for
up to a minute. Then, remove the makeup by wiping in short downward motions. The eye area is
very delicate, so it is important to be gentle.
Next, lay a wash cloth soaked in warm water over the face for one to three minutes. This
action opens the pores and makes the subsequent steps more effective. Alternately, steam from a
warm shower will do the same job. After the pores are open, splash the face with warm water
rather than hot, as hot water can damage the skin cells and capillaries. Apply a dime-sized dollop
of skin-type-specific cleanser to the forehead, nose, chin, neck, and chest. Some products require
emulsification prior to being applied to the face. For about three minutes, blend the cleanser into
the skin with a combination of gentle circular motions and light pressure. Finally, rinse the
cleanser off with warm water.
The next step, exfoliation, is an optional step, and many individuals choose to do it once
or twice a week with either a chemical exfoliant, such as AHA or glycolic acid, or microbeads.1
In the event that the exfoliant of choice is built into a cleanser, simply swap it for the regular
cleanser several days a week. Otherwise, apply the exfoliating product to the face after cleansing,
gently massage it in, and then rinse it off. Follow cleansing or exfoliating with a splash of cool
water to calm the skin and close the pores back up. Pat any excess moisture off the face with a
soft towel.
The treating and moisturizing steps that follow cleansing are just as important to the skin
as the actual application of cleanser. After toweling off, apply any skin-specific serums or
ointments. This step is another extra, but it can be useful for treating specific conditions, such as
oiliness, acne, dryness, or age-related concerns. Some examples are salicylic acid for acne, a
toner for oily skin, retinol for wrinkles, or antioxidants for overall skin health. Allow the skin to
absorb the serum or ointment for one to three minutes, and then apply dime-sized dots of
moisturizer, whichever variety is best for the individual skin type (oil-free, extra moisture, etc.),
to the forehead, nose, chin, neck, and chest. Rub in the moisturizer. For daytime, follow the
moisturizer with sunscreen on the face, ears, neck, and chest. Sunscreen is an important step all
year round, as damage to the skin can occur in a small amount of time with relatively little sun
exposure. Allow the moisturizer and sunscreen to absorb for at least three minutes. Finally, blot
the face to absorb any residual product or oil before applying makeup.
The steps that people take to care for their skin can make a difference for this very important part of the body. Following these steps leaves the skin properly cleansed, conditioned, and protected. Healthy skin is one key aspect in people’s overall health.
1 Avoid products containing plastic microbeads. They are very harmful to the environment
because they are not captured by most wastewater treatment systems. When washed down the
drain, they end up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans. These tiny plastics persist in the environment
and have a damaging effect on marine life, the environment, and human health. (Source:
https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/waste/plastics-and-packaging/plastic-
microbeads)
Attributes:
The example from student writer, Jenna Hudson, of a process analysis essay written about “How
to Properly Wash your Face” from Excelsior College’s OWL
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ASSIGNMENT: Outlining Essay #2: Process (This outline for the
process essay is created with space for six major steps with
corresponding minor steps. The number of major step…
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Major step #3: optional step: exfoliating Topic sentence to
introduce major point #3 (restate the topic and main idea of the
paper and introduce major point #3): Supporting Detai…
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