- It sets the platform for the products to follow.
- Both men and women should have a skincare routine.
The right cleanser is the foundation of your skincare journey.
Both men and women should have a skincare routine.
It sets the platform for the products to follow. Knowing your skin type is critical to choosing the right cleanser for your face.
A cleanser removes dirt, makeup, and excess oil from your skin. You can choose a cleanser from a variety based on your skin type and texture preferences.
Your skin type can be normal, dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, or sensitive.
Types of cleansers include:
Light foaming cleansers
They are suitable for combination skin, and oily skin, which can be acne sensitive.
They thoroughly cleanse the skin and soften it. They remove excess dirt, and oil, and cleanse the skin while maintaining the skin’s moisture balance.
They lather to a rich foam when in contact with water.
Gel cleansers
They are lightweight, clear, and have a gel-like consistency designed for deep cleansing.
They remove excess oil, decongest clogged pores, and cleanse excess sebum.
They are suitable for normal, combination, sensitive, oily or acne-prone skin.
Cream and lotion cleansers
They have a silky texture and remove most types of makeup except waterproof products.
Anyone with dry, normal, or sensitive skin can use them.
Oil-based cleansers
Due to its name, it might be assumed that it is not advisable for people's combination or oily skin to use it.
However, oil-based cleansers are suitable for all skin types.
It removes makeup and dirt and should be followed with another cleanser after its use.
Micellar water, water-based cleansers and liquid makeup removers
These are makeup removers. You do not have to rinse them off, and after removing your make up you should cleanse your face with your preferred facial cleanser.
Used for all skin types.
Cleansing wipes
They are a quick way to cleanse your skin without having to wash it.
They should be soft, and not leave a sticky layer on the skin. They are suitable for all skin types
Cleansing balms, cold creams, and no-rinse cleansing creams
They offer an ultra-moisturizing single or double cleansing experience. They remove makeup and leave a replenished feeling on the skin.
Their removal is via a wet, soft, washcloth. They are suitable for normal, eczema-prone skin, and very dry, and sensitive skin.