Cleansing is a necessity that comes at the price of damage to the skin barrier. Most people damage their skin with harsh cleansers, leading to many skin problems. Especially if you have acne-prone and sensitive skin, you should know the importance of gentle cleansing.
Although we cannot neglect to cleanse, removing dirt, grim and cosmetic products is essential. So what can you do? Don’t worry. We have got you! This article will explain the importance of gentle cleansing and how you can choose one.
Why cleansing is important:
Using sunscreen and cosmetic products daily leads to accumulation over the days. Even if you aren’t using any sunscreen or makeup, the natural sebum production will still cause the accumulation of dirt, grim and greater possibility of clogged pores, which leads to acne breakout, blackheads, and whiteheads. And dealing with these on sensitive skin is a great difficulty to overcome.
Unfortunately, many of us buy harsh cleansers due to a lack of basic knowledge. A basic cleanser has surfactants, which dissolve all the oil-based impurities in the skin and wash them away. These impurities cannot be washed away with water only, and these surfactants are the primary culprit of stripping the skin. But you can always opt for milder options. To keep your skin clean without damaging barriers.
Picking a Gentle Cleanser:
So now the question is how you can know and choose an excellent gentle cleanser. There is no rocket science. Just look for the following surfactants in the ingredients list.
• Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
• Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
These two are the mildest yet most effective cleansing agents or surfactants that work on dirt, cleaning your pores without stripping the natural moisture. And the incredible fact about this combo is that they have foamy consistency. So there will be no comprise on experience and the cleansing.
How to cleanse properly:
Now when you are familiar with facts about choosing a gentle cleanser, get a look at the proper cleansing method to make the most out of them!
Double cleansing:
Double cleansing sounds harsh, but it is the gentlest way to cleanse all the layers of sunscreen and waterproof makeup products. It includes two-step cleansing, first using the oil cleanser and then a gentle cleanser.
The oil cleansing will put all the products from within your skin, and now by using a basic cleanser, it can easily be washed away.
Gentle cleansing:
This basic cleansing routine is perfect for removing all dirt, grim, and mild, lightweight sunscreens. You should follow gentle cleansing every day, especially in the morning. To cleanse, follow these instructions:
1. Take a coin-sized cleanser on wet hands, and lather it on your fingers so you don't waste it on your hands. Remember, the mild cleanser does not lather up like foamy ones, but still, it is an important step as it emulsifies the cleanser.
2. Apply cleanser on your face, massage back and forth in a circular motion for 30-60sec, make sure you don't miss any single part and wash it.
3. Pat dry your face and follow by your skincare routine. Don’t forget sunscreen in the morning.
Tips for Gentle Cleansing
Use lukewarm water: to help surfactants work better with less cleanser. Hence it will save you both product and skin barrier. Also, the lukewarm water plumps up the skin giving a fresh glow after cleansing
Don’t let it soak: Cleansers are meant to massage with gentle yet good pressure to clean the pores. But never leave the cleansers as a mask. They are not meant to be soaked in!
Less Frequency: You can single cleanse in the morning. If you double cleanse at night, remember to be gentle to your skin.
Remove surfactant: Wash your face right away if you have used micellar water or makeup wipes. Many brands claim to have soothing and moisturizing properties in their makeup-removing products, but they have surfactants, which should be washed away after removing makeup.
Moisturizer: Add water, emollients, and humectants to your skin with a moisturizer.
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