Skin Products Where to start? There is so many different types of cleaners and toners out there to chose from so how do we know which one is the best? How do we know its working with our skin and not against it? Well luckily Iv done some research and found out about some different products and how do we know whats going to work best with our skin? So many questions!
So to start off I thought I'd start off with, What's the purpose of a cleanser? What does it actually do for us and our skin? Without getting to technical, our skin has five layers to it(scary I know) and a cleanser depending on how its used reaches the levels of the skin to actually cleanse and clean the skin effectively, to break down oils in make up to remove it from our skin and to remove surface dirt and population.
So, To start off I'll make a list of the different types of cleansers available to us to buy.
-Cleansing Milks
-Cleansing Creams
-Cleansing Balms
-Cleansing lotions
-Facial gel or foaming cleansers
-Cleansing bars
Now I will begin to explain some of the types Iv come across, their prices and so forth.
Cleansing Milks-
Cleansing milks are mostly oil in water emulsions(When two products are mixed together and one separates) This means there is a higher amount of water as to oil making it quite light. You can get a cleansing milk for all skin types but they are very good for sensitive skin or normal to dry skin type.
Examples of Cleansing Milks and Brands that sell them.
Dr.Hauschka Gental Cleansing Milk.
Key ingredients- Plant Alcohol(Used as a preservative and to keep the skin firm and toned)
-Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract-Has healing qualities and helps with the natural renewal and regeneration process of the skin.
-Glycerin(a humectant-which attracts water to the skin)
Dr. Hauschka is available to buy from the john Lewis in Southampton and retails at £24 for 145ml or you can purchase a trial size for £3 to see if you are happy with the product and how it works with your skin etc.
Personally I love the Dr.Hauschka brand, I'm a fan of the organic stuff and this is just such an amazing brand, although on a student budget Iv found a cheaper alternative.
Botanic's Organic range from Boots( I'm obsessed)
Softening Organic Cleansing milk
Key Ingredients- Rosehip(Nourishing for the skin)
-Olive fruit oil
-Glycerin (Humectant, attracts water to skin)
This cleanser can be purchased from any Boots Store that sells the brand. It retails at £4.99 for a 250ml bottle and this is the one I am currently using as it leaves my skin feeling really soft and hydrated after I use it. Iv noticed a huge difference in the texture of my skin since Iv started using it, and well, I'm a fan of Organic anything .
NATorganic Facial Cleansing milk.
PH Balanced for the skin(Will work with any skin type and wont be harsh)
This product can be used as a face wash aswell which is really nice as some people like to use a mixture of both so this is a good option if you are one of them.
Key Ingredients- Raspberry Seed Extract( Helps to protect the skin)
Red Seaweed Extract- (This helps to fight any inflammation)
Brown Seaweed extract-(For cellular rebuilding)
This product is available online and retails at £12.00 for 200ml
You can purchase this product NATorganic.co.uk
Cleansing Creams-Cleansing Creams have a higher proportion of oil to water in them which makes it prefer for mature skin or very dry skin and for removing make-up as the high oil content in them breaks down the oils in the make-up. They are much richer and thicker then a cleansing milk.
Examples of Cleansing creams and brands that sell them.
Clinique Comforting Cream Cleanser
Suitable for dry to very dry or mature skin so this product would have a higher oil content then to water thus making it more suitable for a dry skin type. You can massage it into the skin and then either tissue it off or rinse off depending on your personal preference. Its quite ''student friendly'' retailing at £17 for a 150ml size tube- Also the tube works really well as you can cut it open and get all the bits out!
Shiseido Gentle Cream Cleanser-
This is a slightly more expensive brand and cleanser but it is really just a great brand. This cleanser melts away any make-up or oils on the skin which makes it really suitable for a dry skin type it can then be tissued off with damp cotton wool. for 125ml its £20 so slightly more expensive then the Clinique cream cleanser.
Cleansing Balms-Cleansing balms are probably one of the harder types of cleansers to find but are really great for most skin types, Wouldn't be a good idea for an oily skin type though as a balm is something that changed to a fluid and provides moisture to the skin to help improve skin texture so an oily skin wouldn't need this.
Examples of Cleansing Balms-
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm(Anti-Age)
This is a cleansing balm for a mature skin type but they are available for younger skins aswell. It is a treatment balm that again, dissolves the make up and oil from the face and then removed with a damp cotton wool pad. This balm can be used as a treatment aswell as for everyday cleasning. It is made with Natural oils that are grown within the UK , one of these being Rose Oil which is very good for mature or sensitive skin. It retails at £39.50.
http://www.timetospa.co.uk/anti-ageing/anti-ageing-cleansers/elemis-pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/
Cleansing Lotions-Finally, one for the oily skin type . A cleansing lotion is usually made up of mostly water, there is usually no oil or very little oil on them which makes them perfect for a oily skin type. They would not be a great option for the removal of make-up as there is no oil to break down the make-up
Examples of Cleansing Lotions
Ann French Deep Cleansing Lotion/Milk
This product deep cleanses with a lightweight consistency. It also has a very light moisturiser in it aswell so it helps to keep the skin feeling soft after use. This product is not tested on animals and retails at £3.50. It can be purchased from Any Boots store or from any pharmacy that sells the brand.
NO.7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Lotion/Water
This product helps to tighten pores and reduce shine from occurring. You rub it into the skin and then wipe it away with damp cotton wool pads.
Clarins Cleansing Lotion with Gentian
This cleanser is very good because it is ph balanced for the skin. It helps the skin rebalance itself after cleansing which means it wont over dry your skin or strip it of to much oil. It leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth as a result. It has a good price aswell . It retails at £18.00 for 200ml size bottle.
So to summarize everything up, When looking for a cleanser think about what you want, explore a few different options. Also take into consideration what skin type you have or think you have. If your not sure ask someone who is informed and find out. If you have a dryer skin type opt for something that is more rich so a cream, balm etc and avoid using something that involves washing it off as often this creates a dry tight feeling in the skin. Look for something that u remove with damp cotton wool pads, but then it depends on what your happy using also. If you have an oiler skin type, opt for something that is a gel, or a wash or lotion as these are all designed for oily skin. If you have a combitation skin you need to decide if you are more on the oily side or if you are more on the dry side and then work from there, or just use certain products on certain areas of the face to target the problem area.
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