Collection: Face Cleansers

An important part of comprehensive skin care is the cleansing ritual. It is important to properly maintain the skin's moisture balance, it is necessary to take care of the skin's cleanliness and not leave too thick a layer of dead cells. Insufficient cleansing can lead to inflammation, clogged pores, and acne formation. Therefore, facial cleansers play a fairly important role in the skin care routine .

How often should you cleanse your face?

Skin needs to be cleansed at least twice a day. In the evening, we remove dust, sweat, sebum, skin care and decorative cosmetics that have settled on the skin during the day, so cleansing should be thorough. In the morning, a cleanser should also be used on the face. It seems that the skin does not get dirty overnight, we do not use makeup, we do not go outside. But in the evening, we apply cream or lotion, the remains of which must be removed in the morning. We sleep on pillowcases whose covers we do not change every day, so dandruff, skin flakes, dead cells, sweat remain on them. At night, a whole invisible process takes place in the skin, which we complete by cleansing it in the morning. Water alone will not be enough for this.

Facial cleansers – which products are best to choose?

There is a wide range of cleansing products available – milks, cleansers, gels, cleansing wipes, sponges. There are many options for cleansing, but the best way to cleanse is with a facial cleanser, because water is used to safely remove all dirt and cleanser residue from the skin. After all, you don’t want the active cleaning agents in the product to remain on the skin, which can irritate it over time. This will happen if you use a leave-in milk or gel that is removed from the skin with cotton pads. Then some of the dirt and cleanser will remain on the skin. The statement that you can’t wash your face with water because it dries out or otherwise negatively affects the skin is completely unfounded. It’s not water that dries out the skin, but poor cleansers, an inappropriate moisturizer, an unhealthy lifestyle, and other factors that disrupt the skin’s moisture balance. A facial cleanser should be chosen according to your skin type, condition, and sensitivity – recently, many products have been created that cleanse even more gently, are suitable for sensitive skin, reduce the amount of surfactants in the composition, and use more gentle ingredients than before. There are already cleansers that contain practically no or only a symbolic percentage of cleansing agents. Then the cleansing is even gentler, but it is important that dirt is completely removed from the surface of the skin.

How do you check if a facial cleanser really cleans well?

It's very easy to check. Just after cleansing your face, gently wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in toner or micellar water – of course, some dirt may remain, but if there is a lot left, you need a more serious cleanser. And as is fashionable now, you can use two: one after the other or choose a stronger one for the evening and a lighter one for the morning.

Double cleansing – trendy or effective?

The name itself probably suggests that the facial cleansing procedure is performed twice - two cleansers are usually used for this. It is recommended to use two different cleansers - usually one is oil-based or simply a cosmetic oil or a mixture of oils, and the other cleansing product is a creamy or gel-like (for oily skin) consistency product. First, an oil cleanser is used for cleansing - a small amount is distributed over the face and neck, massaged for 30-40 seconds. Oils dissolve makeup, dirt, and can also be used to cleanse the eye area. After massaging the entire surface, the skin is washed with lukewarm water. It is recommended to use a sponge or facial towel to better remove oil and dirt. Then a second cleanser is used, gently distributed over the skin and after a while washed off with lukewarm water, you can also use a sponge or towel. The procedure is quite simple, but it requires more time and investment in a second cleanser, so the natural question arises - is this method really more effective than the usual cleansing process? Theoretically, it would seem that cleansing the skin twice with two different products should clean it, but if we use one cleanser and massage a slightly larger amount into the skin and distribute it in circular motions for twice as long, or use an electric facial brush for this, we will definitely cleanse the skin better. Double cleansing is also useful if you use a lot of makeup every day - it's difficult to remove it thoroughly with one cleanse, but two cleanses will remove all makeup and dirt.

Do facial wipes cleanse the skin well?

Their use is also becoming very popular. A nano cloth can really remove dirt and makeup, and as far as it is effective, anyone can try it. Greater attention should be paid to the cleanliness and washing of such cloths - it is very important that it is clean before use, so that it is not constantly wet, because then it will definitely be a great medium for bacteria to accumulate. The question often arises, what to use to clean children's SPF products. This kind of cloth could be the right solution and you don't have to use facial cleanser on children's skin. Also, if you have extremely sensitive skin that reacts to cleaning products, a nano cloth could be the solution.

What ingredients should you avoid in facial cleansers?

The most popular ingredient in cleansers is sulfates. You can often find them in face washes as well. The most common sulfates are sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), and sodium laureth sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate. You should definitely avoid these ingredients in your cleansers. Laureth sulfates are a milder form of lauryl sulfates, but they can still cause some irritation to the skin. The irritation will be less severe, but it will still be there. The higher the concentration of one or the other sulfate, the more severe the irritation may be. Of course, lauryl sulfate will have a stronger effect, laureth sulfate - weaker. The most penetrating and nasty of these is sodium lauryl sulfate – the one you should avoid the most. Studies show that it only takes 1 percent of SLS to be left on the skin for it to irritate the skin, penetrate the hair follicle, cause negative reactions there, and clog pores. So always read the label and make sure your facial cleanser doesn’t contain any sulfates.

How to choose the right facial cleanser?

Facial cleansers are an important part of skin care. They can improve the condition of your skin, but they can also harm it. If you use a good face cream , but the cleanser is drying and sensitizing, then the cream will not be as effective and your skin will suffer from the wrong product. A good facial cleanser will first of all be sulfate-free and will use mild cleansing agents for cleansing. An acne, acne-fighting or problem skin cleanser should always contain soothing ingredients, which will help soothe irritated skin and improve its condition. Even a deep cleansing cleanser will not eliminate blackheads unless it contains effective salicylic acid, but we do not recommend using such a cleanser every day, you should alternate it with a regular facial cleanser. For dry skin, an emulsion-based cleanser enriched with both natural oils and moisturizers is always a better choice. Both emulsion and gel cleansers can be suitable for combination skin, it is only important to know whether the skin is more prone to dryness or oiliness. If it is oily, then perhaps a gel cleanser may be a safer option. Cleansers for teenagers should be gentle, sulfate-free and fairly minimal, because their skin simply needs to be clean. Where to buy a cleanser is entirely up to you. The products are really similar whether you buy them online or in a store, but the price and, of course, the most important thing is the composition of the cleanser. Carefully study the label and choose the most optimal product for your skin.
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