In this video, we review how to choose the right cleanser for your skin.
Cleansing is the first step of every skincare routine, and many people think cleansers are not important but in reality, they are essential to making sure your skincare routine gets off to the right start.
Special Note: Those with balanced skin aka “normal skin” can benefit from any of the cleansers mentioned and should choose your cleanser based on the current status of your skin
Non-foaming cleansers: traditionally designed for those with dry skin
In general, they are either milk or cream based
gently cleanse skin without stripping the skin of its natural oils(lipids) removing any makeup or debri that is left throughout the day while simultaneously depositing fatty acids
making them ideal for those with dry skin
but these are just not going to do the job for someone with oily skin who fare much better with foaming cleansers
removes oil (lipids) from the skin
must contain detergents/surfactants
traditionally these do not contain:
oils
silicones
hydroxy acids
they are great for those with clogged pores and are great at removing makeup and sunscreen so it is recommended to use these at nighttime
Soothing Cleansers
These are non-foaming cleansers with a lot of antioxidants so it reduces inflammation, soothes and calms the skin, reduces redness, non-irritating, cleanses skin without removing lipids and can be used post-procedure also deposits fatty acids. Ideal for someone with rosacea or stinging and burning on the skin
Hydroxy Acid Cleanser- contains AHA or BHAs- those with dry skin tend to fare better with aha like lactic because they hydrate while exfoliating and those with oily tend to fair better with BHA- salicylic acid
These are basically gentle chemical exfoliants and are amazing for those that can tolerate it
They are designed to lower the PH of the skin and hydrate
AHA’s enhance the penetration of the treatment product that you put on top of it which will allow you to see results faster that’s why it is so important when you are choosing a cleanser to use the one that is meant for you
For sensitive skin types if you have acne you will highly benefit from using Hydroxy acids but if you have rosacea, stinging or burning, or allergic skin type it’s not ideal to use this type of cleanser maybe at some point when you bring down the inflammation in your skin you will be able to incorporate this
use only once per day
Salicylic Acid Cleanser- For oily skin and acne-prone 1-2X daily
Gentle exfoliation
Lowers the ph of the skin
Unclogs pores
Enhances penetration of the treatment product
Avoid if stinging or burning or if you have rosacea
MOST PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM USING TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLEANSERS ONE IN THE AM/ONE IN THE PM
For Example, someone with oily skin would use a salicylic acid cleanser in the morning and a foaming cleanser in the pm
Or -a non-foaming cleanser in the AM and an AHA cleanser in the PM if they have dry skin.
The exception to this is if you have very sensitive, or allergic dry skin its best to just stick with a soothing cleanser- until your skin barrier is repaired and you are actually ready to use the active ingredients that might flair up your specific skin sensitivity
Hope this helps. Please leave a comment below on what you want to see next.
Shop everything mentioned in this video here:
Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Control Foam Wash
Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser
Versed Gentle Cycle Milky Cleanser
Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser
Glytone Acne Self Foaming Cleanser
The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
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