How to choose the right cleanser

Wash – the most important component in the process of facial skin care. After all, without high-quality makeup removal, cleansing of pores from impurities, the subsequent stages of – toning, moisturizing, nutrition.

Wash  everyone needs to know how to do it right, since we do this every day, sometimes several times. Therefore, how to choose the right face wash depending on skin type, age and season – this article will guide you. It is worth noting that only the owners of a normal skin type can choose any face wash.

The right choice of cleanser according to skin type

Many women make the mistake of ignoring quality cleansing, but are willing to pay big bucks for a luxury face cream that will do wonders for skin in any condition. But there are no miracles in cosmetology – any cream (even the most expensive one) will only worsen the condition of the skin if it is not deeply cleansed first.

Some people prefer to do the old fashioned way, washing their face with ordinary soap. However, the constant companions of such a "leaving" (especially in combination with hard chlorinated water from domestic water supply) – feeling of dryness and tightened skin, sometimes even peeling and redness. Only the owners of very healthy skin, which is extremely rare, can afford to wash with toilet soap. And even then: the skin will then need a double dose of moisturizer.

Beauticians still advise not to be too lazy and choose a high-quality moisturizing face wash that is suitable for your skin type. And it doesn't have to be expensive!

If you find it difficult to independently determine your skin type, it is better to contact a beautician. However, most of us have already studied our face so well during the years of joint "coexistence"; and know all its features.

Happy normal skin types can choose any type of moisturizing face wash to suit their taste.

Owners of oily or combination skin

For such girls, facial cleansing gel is best. These gels usually contain special components that not only thoroughly cleanse the pores, but also fight excessive sebum production, inflammation and acne.

Classic ingredients that manufacturers add to cleansing gels for oily skin:

• salicylic acid;
• clay;
• zinc;
• tea tree oil;
• lavender essential oil;
• menthol;
• citrus fruit extracts;
• calendula or chamomile extract.

For those with dry skin

In order not to additionally injure such delicate skin with water procedures, it is better to soften the face with special foams, mousses or emulsions. These are cleansers with a delicate texture and a composition rich in moisturizing ingredients. Their ingredients overlap with those added to nourishing creams.

Typical components of moisturizing face wash emulsions:

• various oils (cocoa, avocado, coconut, shea, etc.);
• aloe extract;
• glycerin;
• vitamins E and D;
• chamomile extract.

For those with sensitive skin

These girls have a hard time, as they have to carefully study the composition of each product in order to avoid fragrances and other unpleasant ingredients that cause irritation and redness of the epidermis (and in the worst case – even an allergic reaction).

It will be easier to choose a cleanser if you pay attention to bottles marked "hypoallergenic"; or "dermatologically tested".

You should not buy a product for sensitive skin if you see in the composition:

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (very common cheap and aggressive substances that damage the protective layer of the skin);
• flavors;
• heavy fragrances (linalol, limonene, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, butylphenyl methylpropional);
• Mineral Oil

For ladies of Balzac age

Care for

aging skin – multi-stage process, and washing – its foundation. Since with age the skin becomes, as a rule, drier, prone to peeling and pigmentation, it is worth paying attention to soft products – delicate foams, weightless mousses.

Aging skin has a fairly dense stratum corneum, so the products often contain acids to remove dead cells and various anti-aging complexes (peptides, phytoestrogens, retinol, antioxidants).

We wash ourselves properly so that the products work

Whatever wonderful face wash you choose, in the evening you can't do without a special make-up remover. If in the morning it is enough for you to wash off the sebum that the skin has developed overnight with the help of a gel or foam, then before going to bed, women often also have to remove makeup, which not all washing gels alone can handle (especially if the cosmetics are waterproof).

Pay attention to whether the condition of the skin changes with the change of seasons. For many owners of oily skin, in summer the face begins to shine even more, but in winter the skin becomes drier and more tender. Therefore, some women switch to facial cleansing gels in the summer to combat increased sebum production, and use moisturizing face wash in the winter.

To deeply cleanse the pores and remove dead cells, you should use a scrub once a week. There are also different types of exfoliants available for each skin type – there are even very gentle ones for sensitive skin.

Avoid washing with cold or hot water. The first is not able to fully dissolve fat and cosmetics, and the second provokes a more intense work of the sebaceous glands, which is especially unpleasant for oily skin. Washing water must be at room temperature!

After washing, do not rub your face with a towel – constant stretching of the skin, even if it is not so noticeable at first glance, leads to premature wrinkles, and also irritates sensitive skin. It is enough to gently blot the skin.

High-quality facial cleansing with the right cleanser – a guarantee that the prepared skin will better absorb the active substances of the cream or serum, which means – will thank its owner with beauty and health. We hope this article by estet-portal.com will help readers make the right choice of cleanser.

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