Chey, well, it’s half the battle. This is not just an old saying, but also skincare. The Facial cleanser is in fact the first step in daily cleansing and, if chosen well, it is crucial in the skincare routine. In oil or gel, cream or hybrid, it is available in different formulations, so many that it can sometimes be complex to find your way around. Let’s clarify.
Facial cleanser, the importance of cleansing
Not all facial cleansers are the same. Indeed, each has its own characteristics. And while it is true that almost all of them must be rinsed with warm water, each formulation has its specificities. “Pain”, a skin that is tight or vice versa on which shine or some imperfections appear.
The task of a cleanser is both to eliminate the product applied the previous evening and the make-up at the end of the daypollution, sebum produced during the night or day. In short, it should be used both in the evening and in the morning.
So how do you understand if the detergent you choose is suitable for your skin? QWhen you dry your face, does your skin appear dry or does it feel uncomfortable or, worse, do you notice redness or reactions?
The 5 types of facial cleansers
1. Oil cleanser, for the most sensitive skin
Decidedly suitable for the colder season because they have consistency cocooni Oil facial cleansers have gentle formulations that dissolve dirt and make-up. I am suitable for more sensitive and drier skin, less so for oily or acne-prone skin, on which they can be particularly greasy. Among them more innovative formulations there are those in oil which, upon contact with the skin, transform into a soft foamthus collecting all the impurities.
2. Cleansing butters
Among the new trendy textures there are detergents in butter format, also called cleansing balm, which are particularly dense and velvety. They are particularly suitable for dry skin, due to their nutrient-rich formulations. They are applied to dry skin and then rinsed very carefully. Alternatively, they can also be removed with a cotton cloth.
3. Foaming detergents, the most classic
Foam or mousse is one evergreen formulation. The foaming component can be more or less powerful, still ensuring a deep yet gentle cleansing. For this reason it is more recommended for combination and oily skin, less so to those that are naturally dry. The credit goes to the surfactant component which, in contact with water, transforms into a foam that captures all the dirt.
4. Cream and milk formulas
Milk or cream consistencies are the valid alternative to foaming ones. The result is the same, a truly deep cleaning, with greater delicacy. Furthermore, surfactants are present but are often alternative and non-sulphured, such as cocamidopropyl betaine and sulfosuccinates, which therefore have a less aggressive cleaning action. For this reason, they are formulations suitable for all skin types, including normal, combination and oily ones, and are used on dry skin.
5. Gel cleansers, for combination and oily skin
Not leastgel facial cleansers are perfect for combination and oily skin. Their formulations can also contain small grains of scrub which help more in epidermal cleansing. This is why I am suitable for the most impure faces. And young.