Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Importance of GENTLE Facial Cleansing


Cleansing of the face is very important because our faces have sebaceous glands that make sebum. Sebum is good for the skin and should not be stripped completely. It is an oily substance that provides protection for the skin and stripping it completely will cause the glands to produce more and then you could end up with an over production of sebum, which will cause an oily complexion.

Also, the top layer of the face's skin, the stratum corneum, has fewer cell layers than most other parts of the body. This thinner layer makes the skin more easily irritated. So we have to be gentle. Our faces are expressive and always moving, so using soap will just emphasize tightness.

Soap that you use on your body is far too drying for skin on the face. What is good for the body is not necessarily good for the face. Dermatologists advise not to use soap on the face due to the fragrances, detergents, and deodorants that they contain. Over time, soap on the face will cause wrinkles. It will dry the skin out and remove the sebum, which in turn will harm the skin.

Facial cleansers generally have a low pH that is more acidic. This is important because that avoids upsetting the skin’s acid mantle. Soaps are more alkaline and have a high pH. Products high in alkaline irritate the facial skin. Some cleansing bars are gentle because they have a low pH level. These bars are so mild, though, that they may not be able to remove the oily build up from oily skin types.

A good facial cleanser should contain, moisturizing and hydrating ingredients. It should have cleansing ability to heal and nourish the skin. Also contain antioxidants to counter the free radicals of everyday exposure to the harsh elements in our environment.

Always remember that not all facial cleansers are the same. Some have alcohol and other harsh ingredients in them. Always read the labels and check for ingredients, the more natural the ingredients, the less it will cause irritation to the skin.

Choosing a facial cleanser can be confusing. There are so many different brands on the market. Also knowing your skin type, weather it is dry or oily will help to choose what is right for you. The cleansers come in a variety of different forms, such as creams, gels, foams, lotions, and some have granules for exfoliating. There are even cleansing cloths that have the cleanser right in it, so all you add is the water!

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