How to choose the perfect face wash

– guarantee of beautiful skin. It is not for nothing that cosmetologists call washing the foundation, the base on which all care is built. Indeed, without competent cleansing, not a single remedy will work on the skin – even the most expensive beauty product. So, before budgeting for the purchase of expensive legendary brand creams, first review your first step of skin care.

Fortunately,

today there are many known, and we have considered the main ones that leave the skin really clean.

Classic Facial Wash
Face Wash: Oriental Wash
Daily face peeling with balm
Electric Facial Brush
Micellar Facial Wash
Lazlo Facial Wash
Classic Face Wash

– everyone is trying to start their care with classic products. And many stop there. The principle of action is simple and clear: surfactants (surfactants that are part of the products) wash away all impurities from the skin. However, they can also cause irritation, redness, and a feeling of tightness on sensitive skin.
Therefore, manufacturers are experimenting and trying to make the products pH neutral, replacing aggressive chemical surfactants with organic detergents, as well as adding natural additives.

it can be natural antiseptics such as tea tree essential oil, and for dry skin – nutritional supplements such as olive oil. Exfoliating acids can also be added to gels and foams (more often for problem skin).

How do you check how aggressive the surfactants are in your facial cleanser? The less the product foams, the more gentle the composition in it.

Method Benefits

If

, then follow the rule: they don’t look for good from good, limiting themselves to this remedy. It's even great to be able to save on cleansing and focus on skincare. Disadvantages of the method

complex makeup a la contouring according to the precepts of Kim Kardashian, then this method will not suit you. If the skin is sensitive or moody, it is also worth looking into other methods. If

– this is a sure sign that the method of washing is not suitable. You need to either look for softer products (for example, with sorbitol or ammonium sulfates), or try completely different methods of washing. Face Wash: Oriental Wash

It refers to the 2-step wash system that came to us from Japan. Residents of the Land of the Rising Sun are sure that one remedy is not enough for a complete cleansing. Two – this is the necessary minimum.

Many people will now sigh that marketers who imposed extra funds are to blame for everything, but just look at the radiant, forever young skin of Japanese women to conclude that the system really works.

Besides, they have objective circumstances for such a thorough cleansing: humid climate and layered makeup.

So, the two-stage system involves first removing make-up with hydrophilic oils (that is, water-soluble), and then the pores are cleaned of oil with a thick foam – soap or gel.

European brands adapted the Asian system, replacing butter with milk, and whipped soap – regular face wash.

However, sometimes details play a key role.

any skin, even oily (oil is best washed off with oil – a well-known truth). Besides, not every milk can cope with complex make-up the first time. And a fluffy cap of thick foam envelops the face much better and penetrates deeper than ordinary foams and gels.

Method Benefits

The result is obvious, so

to change the sequential cleansing. And if you are used to layered make-up, this system will definitely become your best friend. Disadvantages of the method

with gel or foam. In addition, when applying whipped foam to the face, it is difficult to avoid the area around the eyes, and if the skin in this area is thin and dry, then such cleansing will dry it out even more. In this case, stock up on a nourishing eye cream.

many hydrophilic oils (if they are based on mineral oil and not on plant extracts) can be comedogenic, which is bad for acne-prone skin. For starters, just try massaging the skin with it lightly and without diligence, so that the mineral components do not penetrate deep into the pores and do not clog them.

The essence is similar to the previous method (also 2 stages of cleansing), but with other

. First, a thick balm is applied to the face, then the face is wiped with a muslin cloth or microfiber towel soaked in hot water.

Due to the dense but soft fabric, the wipe does not injure the skin, but gently exfoliates it. Ending – optional: you can still wash with foam or soap, or you can immediately proceed to further care.

Method Benefits

This

both peel and scrub. Some ladies, thanks to this cleansing, even refuse salon acid peeling – the face is constantly being gently "polished".

Disadvantages of the method The method may not be suitable for sensitive skin, as various essential oils and active ingredients are often added to balms.

, as in the original, you can hardly find – except to order in foreign online stores.

However, they are almost losslessly replaced

by ordinary cotton face towels, which can be bought at any store or market. Towels need to be changed every day, so stock up on a week's supply. Electric Facial Brush The popular

have been developed on the principle of an electric toothbrush. Vibrating bristles (several thousand vibrations per second!) literally knock out all the dirt from the skin pores and exfoliate dead particles.

Method Benefits For many women, this

and almost replaces trips to the beautician.

It cleanses the skin quickly (10-20 seconds per zone) and acts simultaneously as a light peeling, removing the microlayer of the epidermis. Therefore, creams and serums are absorbed much better after it.

Disadvantages of the method If you have thick skin, the device may not work at all.

On sensitive skin, other troubles are possible – irritation and even inflammation. But here it just makes sense to choose the softest nozzle.

Electric brushes are not recommended for injections of fillers – with this method of cleansing, they will dissolve much faster.

about hygiene, then

there is a nozzle change every quarter! Micellar face wash Several years ago, beauty bloggers almost all over the world

and blaming it for all sins – they say, and the skin dries out because of chlorine, and makes it rough because of salts.

At the same time, micellar water gained mass popularity, which was positioned as a universal way of washing: make-up removal, washing, and toning – all in one.
In our time, micellar oils for makeup removal and micellar gels have already appeared.

Method Benefits

It is really convenient when one bottle replaces three products at once. And it does not irritate dry and sensitive skin.

Disadvantages of the method

Like any all-in-one product, micellar water will never replace a full-fledged cleansing and care in several stages.

washing off the micellar product with at least water, preferably with a soft foam, but not leaving it on the skin, because micelles, having dissolved impurities,

remain on the skin and can cause inflammation on problematic skin. Micellar is also capable of deactivating certain substances, so a tonic applied after not washing off the micellar may not work.

first, the face was steamed for several minutes (it is possible in the shower, but the skin of the face must remain dry), then oil was applied.

Then hot water was collected in the sink, a bar of soap with minerals was wetted there, which must be driven along the massage lines of the face right over the oil.

Next – the most interesting: you need to draw hot water from the sink into your hands and splash it in your face at least 30 times.

Method Benefits
The result is amazing: the face looks smooth and ruddy, like a bulk apple. Hot water enhances blood circulation, the pressure of energetic splashes knocks out all impurities from the skin and dries up inflammation.

Disadvantages of the method

The procedure takes a lot of time, and not everyone is ready to put up with it. If the skin suffers from acne, then exacerbation is possible at first.