SKINCARE SERIES: Types of cleansers, explained thoroughly and when to use each one

BUILDING A SKIN CARE ROUTINE AND HOW TO GET THE MOST BENEFIT FROM EACH PRODUCT:

• STEPS
• CLEANSERS
• TONERS
• SERUMS
• EYE CREAMS
• SPOT TREATMENTS
• MOISTURIZERS
• SUNSCREENS

ஃSTEPS:

Anything we do in our lives has steps to be done perfectly and to get the best we can from it, so is skincare, skincare routines have have steps too, to allow us to benefit the most from it. I in other words, skincare routines need to be in steps so each layer you put actually gets absorbed by the skin and not get in the way of the other product making you put layers and layers after a step with no use. anyways lets get started and let me explain more.

The first step obviously is cleansing, using a cleanser that actually suits your skin is a very important and vital step, as it removes the dirt and the accumulation of toxins for the day to day exposure to pollution. 

1-TYPES OF CLEANSERS:

❂Gel cleansers: they have the consistency of gel and are meant to deep clean your face , unclog your pores, kill the bacteria on your face and removes the dead skin thus it will give your skin a healthier look.

It's great for oily skin and combination skin and in general these two types of skin do better with gel based or soapy face cleansers, and combination skin can do a mildly foamy one, i shall talk further on this later on.

There are many gel cleansers brands, it honestly depends on where you live and what is available and what is not, but i will try to mention some names that most people can get.

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It is a great cleanser for oily skin so if used by normal or dry skin it would make it very dry and wouldn't really be useful, so i just need to state make sure you know your skin type.

This gel wash  is just amazing it actually cleans your face and if you have used a weaker face wash that didn't do much for you and then you used this  you will literally feel the difference from the first use.

This wash is for combination skin specifically for the T zone, as it has the most oil and clogged pores.

Other gel bases face cleansers like Cerave, clean and clear and so on.  and don't forget to comment to ask about a certain type you got, if i have the right information i will surely answer.

Ok moving on to the next type of cleanser, 

❂Cream cleansers: they are thick and of course creamy, because they contain moisturizing ingredients, they cleanse your skin without stripping it from the natural oils.

You have brands like sephora that have cream cleansers and there are also brands that have organic cleansers,sulfate free, petroleum free depending on the brand and your skin neend, it is such a great types of cleanser for dry and sensitive skin.

Like clean and clear its so known and people like it very much but note that every skin is different it might work for one person but not work for you.

 

I have people swear by these brands, from their personal experience these brands are one of the best brands ever.

❂Foam cleansers: these are lightweight cleansers that start out as cream or a gel and then turn into a foamy lather, it removes excess oils and is as effective as gel cleansers most of the time. so it is ideal for oily and combination skin.

I don't even need to talk about Pharmaceris its one of my favorite brands, in my experience its just amazing.

One of the most amazing foam cleansers, and it's just perfect.

Note; your skin can be a certain type lets say oily but because you are using a treatment for acne or lets say something like tretinoin or retin a your skin is currently dry, so you need to get a face wash for the current state your skin is in, not what it was.

Moving on to the nest type of cleansers 

❂Oil cleansers: oil cleansers acrually are very good at removing make up and cleaning clogged pores, it may sound strange and unbelievable, especially if you have oily skin, but experts nowadays say that it works best in cleaning your face without stripping it from the oilks or the moisture, and here comes the koreans opinion in double cleansing, as in you cleanse with oil first then you choose your type of cleanser you use usually, lets say gel. Other experts say no need for double cleansing but of course see what suits your skin best or if you have a doctor i recommend you ask for their opinion too.

Next we have

❂Clay cleansers: they are used to remove oily dirt,and impurities while keeping the skin balanced. The minerals in it are used to to left the dirt without stripping the skin from essential nutrients. so it is great for oily and combination skin.

Of course first here will be L'Oreal, people that have used it swear by it as it is gentle and effective, and again i will repeat you need to be sure of your skin type.

 

Such a great and gentle choice.

❂Micellar cleansers: Micellar water, also frequently called cleansing water, is a cleanser for removing gunk from your face. ... The way micellar water works is that a mild surfactant, the chemical that actually gets rid of dirt and makeup, clusters up into tiny balls called micelles. and the best thing is you do not need to rinse it off. ( read more on https://www.racked.com/2017/11/13/16635538/micellar-water-why )

❂Powder cleansers: they aren't any different than other cleansers but surly people are getting more interested in them nowadays. they are a powder of course but they turn into a creamy like consistency, and they contain things like rice starch which is kinder on the environment. It is great for oily and sensitive skin.

❂Bar cleansers:  these are good for oily and combination skin, they are greener, and there are many brands now that make it skin friendly and that is why it is getting back into the skincare world.

❂Cloth,Mitts and sponges cleansers: there are cloths, mitts and sponges that contain special fibers, some are plants derived and require the use of a cleanser, like muslin cloths.

So at the end there are so many types of cleansers for each type of skin. And again cleansing is the most important step so you can remove all the dirt to work with a clean skin and so your skin absorbs any treatment better and any moisturizer better. 

This is the end of this article and tomorrow i will be talking about toners.

Lastly, if you have any question on anything mentioned in this blog, please ask me in the comments down below. 

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