The Beauty Basics: Step 1 - Cleansing

The Beauty Basics: Step 1 - Cleansing

Nov 15, 2023Jeanne Orcino

Why You Shouldn't Use Bath Soap on Your Face: Essential Tips for Choosing the Right Cleanser

Welcome to my first skincare blog on Detox-me.asia! Today, we're diving into a foundational skincare step: cleansing. Using the correct cleanser tailored to your skin type and specific needs is crucial for a healthy complexion, as it helps remove impurities like dirt, bacteria, makeup residue, and oils that can clog pores and lead to breakouts.

Choosing the right cleanser ensures that your skin's moisture is balanced, allowing serums and moisturizers to penetrate more effectively. Unlike bath soap, which can strip your skin’s natural oils, a facial cleanser has three main components: a surfactant to reduce surface tension, oil to dissolve grime, and water to rinse away dirt. Over-washing is also a concern—maintaining your skin’s natural oils is essential to a healthy glow.

 

Types of Facial Cleansers:

  • Cleansing Lotion: A light, oil-in-water formula that feels refreshing on the skin.
  • Cleansing Milk: An oil-based emulsion with high water content, great for softening the skin.
  • Cleansing Cream: Water-in-oil emulsions that provide deep hydration without leaving a greasy feel.
  • Foaming Cleanser: Ideal for removing makeup without pulling on the skin, leaving a refreshed sensation.
  • Cleansing Gel: Alcohol-free and degreasing, perfect for oil control without drying.
  • Exfoliating Creams and Scrubs: Contain fine particles for gentle exfoliation, suitable once or twice per week.
 

Matching Cleansers with Skin Types:

  • Normal Skin: Use cleansing cream, lotion, or a gentle foaming cleanser; exfoliate weekly.
  • Sensitive Skin: Opt for cleansers with mild surfactants and ingredients like glycerin and ceramides.
  • Combination Skin: Use foaming cleansers or cleansing milk; exfoliate once or twice per week.
  • Oily Skin: Choose a foaming cleanser or gel that controls oil without stripping moisture.
  • Dry Skin: Hydrating cleansing creams and lotions are best, along with weekly exfoliation.
 

Pro Tips for Cleansing:

  • Start with warm water to stimulate circulation, apply a pea-sized amount of cleanser, then rinse with cool water to close pores and refresh the skin. Avoid harsh scrubs on sensitive skin.
  • Use filtered water if possible to prevent chlorine-related dryness, which can strip the skin’s protective barrier.

Cleansing is the first and most vital step in your skincare routine—let’s get it right for healthy, radiant skin!

References:

  • Close, B. (2005). Pure Skin Organic Beauty Basics. California Chronicle Books. 
  • Foulston, J. (2006). The Art and Science of Beauty Therapy, Fourth Edition. London: EMS Publishing.
  • Stuart, A. (2021, October 13). What’s Your Skin Type. Retrieved fromhttps://www.webmd.com/beauty/whats-your-skin-type
  • Akerberg, M. Deepskin Organics product catalog. [team_member image_url="10816" team_memeber_style="meta_below" link_element="none" color="Accent-Color" image_size="medium" name="Jeanne Orcino / Wild on Wellness" job_position="Blog contributor and Service Provider" social="https://www.instagram.com/wild_on_wellness" description="Founder of Wild on WellnessServices offered: Bioresonance Therapy, Microneedling, Customised Facials, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Slimming Massage"]