How to Pick the Right Facial Cleanser For Your Skin

As summer reaches its peak and things start getting wayyy too hot outside, cleansing your skin should be one of the most important parts of your skin-care regime. Why? Because nothing feels quite as good as splashing some cool water on your face and removing every trace of dirt, sweat and makeup, allowing your skin to breathe, repair, and renew itself. As a bonus, having a squeaky-clean face also helps other skin-care products to penetrate your skin and perform their tasks with greater efficiency.

 

 

As we get on with our day, our face is constantly exposed to bacteria, pollutants and dirt, which can block pores leading to blackheads, whiteheads and acne. Thus, getting rid of these impurities from our skin with the help of a good cleanser is a must to avoid breakouts. Without cleansing, impurities would get absorbed in the skin, block pores and cause dead skin to impedes the skin’s ability to produce sebum—making it prone to dryness, dullness and acne. Yikes!

 

 

However, it is crucial to understand your skin type before purchasing a cleanser. Whether it is dry, oily, uneven or sensitive, each type of skin requires a customised cleanser. A good cleanser effectively cleans the skin, without making it feel dry or stripped of its natural oils. Also, it boosts hydration, maintains clear skin, and removes excess accumulation of dirt. With so many cleansing options available and each one touting different benefits, it’s quite easy to feel lost, overwhelmed or get swayed by false marketing claims. Worried? Don’t be because we’re here to help you decode the different types of cleansers that are available, and help you narrow down which one is best suited for your skin-care needs.

 

1. Gel cleansers

 

Gel cleansers are clear and, as the name suggests, have a gel-like consistency. Generally designed for deep cleansing, they are effective at decongesting clogged pores, removing excess oil and killing acne-causing bacteria, thanks to their antiseptic and exfoliating properties.

IDEAL FOR: Oily and Combination Skin

 

2. Cream cleansers

 

Cream cleansers are usually thick, creamy, and contain moisturising ingredients like botanical oils. They gently cleanse your skin without stripping it of its natural oils. Cream cleansers can also come in the form of ‘milk’ or ‘lotion’.

IDEAL FOR: Dry and Sensitive Skin

 

3. Foam cleansers

 

Foam cleansers are lightweight cleansers that start out as cream or gel and burst into a rich, foamy lather. This type of cleanser removes excess oil as effectively as gel cleansers.

IDEAL FOR: Oily and Combination Skin

 

4. Oil Cleansers

 

Washing your skin with oil may sound like a recipe for breakouts, especially if you have oily skin, but most experts disagree. An oil cleanser is a gentle way of removing pore-clogging debris—including waterproof make-up—without drying your skin.

IDEAL FOR: Most Skin Types

 

5. Clay cleansers

 

Known for their absorbing power, clay cleansers purify your skin by drawing out excess oil and toxins from your pores.

IDEAL FOR: Oily and Combination Skin

 

By choosing a cleanser best suited for your skin type, you can make your skin look gorgeous, however brutal the weather might be. Skin-care brand Cheryl's Cosmeceuticals understands this fact that every skin type is different and thus has 6 different cleansers, each of which is perfectly suited to satisfy all your specific skin care needs.

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