Washing the skin with water alone is not sufficient as many of the environmental toxins and cosmetics found on the skin are not water soluble and require products to remove them. Cleansers are designed to remove dirt, grime, pollutants, makeup, sunscreens and excess oils from the face, helping to keep your pores clear and preventing skin conditions such as acne. Where they differ from soap, is that cleansers do not strip away the protective oils that may leave your skin in a dehydrated, compromised state. Basically, cleansers are designed to clean like a soap whilst hydrating and moisturising and allowing the skin to retain its natural pH balance.
Is there a difference between cleansers and facial washes?
Cleansers are generally more hydrating than face washes, however their functions are similar. A face wash is more likely to deeply cleanse to a pore level. Facial washes are the preferred choice of those who wish to have a more mattified look and those with oily/combination skin types.
Best for combination skin types, lightweight and foaming action, pleasant to use and easily removed from the skin. Foaming cleansers help remove oils, make-up and dirt whilst helping to maintain the skin’s moisture levels.
Suitable for dry or sensitive skin, they are thicker with a silky texture and can have a moisturising effect without removing essential oils. If waterproof make-up is worn, a double cleanse may be required.
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SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser is a milky cleanser that removes impurities without stripping the skin and ideal for dry, dehyrdated and sensitive skin types.
NeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser contains mandelic, polyhydroxy and salicylic acid to provide cleansing and exfoliation to help remove dead skin cells and revive dull skin.
SkinCeuticals Simply Clean has a mild foaming action making it pleasant to use on the skin as well as providing a more complete cleansing. Ideal for oily skin types and large pores.
Suitable for acne-prone, oily and normal skin, Obagi Clenziderm Foaming Cleanser is a lightweight cleanser containg 2% salicylic acid to help deeply cleanser pores and remove impurities.
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