My clients always ask me about: What is the Best Type of Cleanser for there Skin Type and How they can use it. That is why I decided to put together a full article that explained everything from: What is the best choice of Cleanser? What are the Benefits of using Cleanser?
In this article, we will explain the benefits, then we will determine your skin type properly and choose the exact formula to Get the Best Results Possible.
So, what does a cleanser, or what are the benefits of a cleanser, what is the best cleanser for your skin type and condition? Simply said, Cleanser is the First Step in your Skincare Routine to Clean Your Skin. Knowing Your Skin Type will help you to choose the Best Cleanser for Your Skin Needs. Cleansers come in many forms and should be Used Twice a Day as the first step in Your Skin Care Routine.
Every skin type needs proper cleansing, exfoliating, and hydration. All different skin types require specific and different ingredients to achieve the required balance. So in the end, the skin should be properly Ph-balanced. The soap is not recommended; it can form a film on the top of the skin and is pretty alkaline, which may cause dryness and various other problems.
What a cleanser does and What are the benefits of using a Cleanser?
- Cleansers will dissolve dirt, sebum, and makeup to keep the pores clean and leave the skin prepared for applying other products. (If the skin is not cleaned well, then everything you apply on it, will not have a good effect, because it will mix up with sebum, debris, dirt, and makeup and will stay on the top of the skin causing clogged pores and other skin problems).
- Cleansers that contain emollients can soften Dry Skin Type.
- They can also contain elements that act against various skin conditions, like rosacea, sensitivity, or redness in the skin.
- They can add hydration to the skin if contains humectants that actually lock the moisture to the skin.
- Cleansers with an active detergent called anionic surfactant (ammonium laureth sulfate) control the oil production onto the skin throughout the day.
- Cleansers designed for acne-prone skin are to be very similar to the ones for chronically oily skin keeping the sebum minimal, however, they also contain an antimicrobial agent to fight against bacteria caused by infection.
- Also, cleansers can be designed for combination skin types to balance pH and the oily and dry parts of the face.
- Usually, they soften the skin and make the follicles look so much smoother, cleaner, and fresher.
We can find so many Cleansers that can help with any skin condition and skin type. However, Cleanser is the FIRST step to take when starting a Skincare Routine. It is very important to keep your skin clear and pH balanced.
Keep in mind that overcleaning can make your skin resulting in irritation and stripping of the skin’s acid mantle, and unbalanced. This will trigger the body’s mechanism to start overproducing natural oils to compensate for the dryness of the skin. So, use it twice a day or if you have very oily or acne-prone skin you can use it three times a day (No more than that, always better to consult with your Esthetician).
How to choose the right Cleansers for your skin type and condition?
When you know your Skin Type you can choose the Best Cleanser to help with your skin condition. Knowing that your Skin is a Living Organ and it can Change Quite Often with the change of every season, is best to know that you can change the Cleanser too.
To find out what Skin Type you have, get in front of a mirror without any makeup on your face. Look at the center of your face and check the pores on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead if you see any visible pores you have an Oily Skin Type, if not and you feel like your skin it’s tight during the whole day then you probably have a Dry Skin Type.
If you see any redness or visible capillaries around the nose and cheek area, then you probably have a Sensitive Skin Type which can also be easily irritated.
The Combination Skin Type can be both oily and dry or both oily and normal and you usually will get oily around the T-Zone (forehead, nose, and chin) with sometimes dry cheeks.
The Normal Skin Type has a well-balanced oil-water ratio and normally the skin is free of blemishes.
Buy now you know your skin type, it is time to know the different types of cleansers and selects the best cleanser for your skin needs.
*The cleansers that rinse with water and don’t strip the natural acid mantle of the skin, are the best choice, which will leave the skin fresh and clean but it will not make it tight. The feeling of clean but still not tight is a very good indicator that the particular cleanser it’s Ph balanced. (An exception here is the very oily skin type, who needs a stronger gel cleanser. After the use of gel cleanser, the skin feels tight, and usually, you have to apply a toner immediately to balance the Ph level and use a moisturizer specifically designed for oily skin type).
Types of cleansers
For every Skin Type and Condition, there is a different Type of Cleanser that comes in many forms such as:
| 1. | Gel Cleanser |
| 2. | Clay Cleanser |
| 3. | Powder Cleanser |
| 4. | Foam Cleanser |
| 5. | Oil Cleanser |
| 6. | Lotion Cleanser |
| 7. | Cream Cleanser |
| 8. | Micellar Water Cleanser |
Gel Cleanser – Oily and Very Oily Skin Type
If Your Skin is Oily try to use Gel type of cleanser, with salicylic acid to keep your skin clean and oil-free. Make sure you use twice a day in the morning and in the evening. In the summertime, you can use even three times a day, morning, midday, and evening. After using the gel cleanser the skin is clean but usually very tight.
Perfect for: Oily and Very Oily Skin Type
Acne Cleanser with Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur
The Acne-Prone Cleanser is designed for Moderate to Mild Acne, Extremely Oily, and also Chronic Acne-Prone Skin. This type of cleanser is fairly thick and removes the effects of the accumulation of corneocytes on the top of the skin.
Benzoyl peroxide can be another antimicrobial solution, just like Salicylic Acid, Hexetidine, or Sulphur that can also be used. Benzoyl peroxide is a keratolytic agent and is a salicylic acid whose purpose is to remove, and peel away dead Corneocytes from the top of the skin, and also flush and clean the so-called follicular canal. Some of these products may contain mechanical exfoliation, like for example polyethylene granules which are utilized in the cleanser. There’s a beat-like form and they will simply take off the build-up of dead cells on the skin surface.
Perfect for: Acne-Prone Skin
Clay Cleansers – Oily and Combination Skin Type
Clay cleansers‘ purpose is to purify oily skin, they are known for their absorbing abilities, to bring some of the good minerals to the skin, and also to clear up your skin from acne if used properly. Clay Cleansers purify the skin by sucking out all excess oil and also toxins from the pores.
Perfect for: Combination, Oily and Acne Skin Type
Powder Cleansers -Any Skin Type even Sensitive Skin Type
We are all familiar with Powder Cleansers, but at this time looks like they are a bit off an uptrend. These cleansers are soft and dry and immediately disintegrate into a nice creamy combination whenever they come in touch with water, gently providing complete cleansing and good exfoliation.
They are nothing like the traditional exfoliants, (like scrubs or beads), but powder cleansers will smoothly glide into your skin so you will be very comfortable using them every day even if you have a very sensitive skin type.
Perfect for: Any Skin Type even Sensitive
Foam Cleansers – Combination or Any Skin Type except Sensitive Skin Type
If Your Skin is Combination always use Foam cleansers, they are perfect for combination skin types to balance the pH and clean very well.
When used on Combination skin Type, It will exfoliate the cells on the surface and at the same time, it will wash away the makeup, any impurities, and dirt. After all that the skin will reveal itself, looking refreshed, and bright, and it’s going to feel very comfortable.
Perfect for: Any Skin Type except Sensitive Skin Type
“Milky” Lotion Cleansers – Dry, Combination, Normal, and Sensitive Skin Type
The “Milky” Lotion Cleanser is used on Dry, Combination, Normal, and Sensitive Skin Type and is a water-based emulsion. The “Milky” Lotion Cleanser consists of more oils or emollience that will make the dry skin softer, and it is quite recommended.
If Your Skin is Normal try to use Hydrating Cleanser because your skin usually is blemish-free and is perfect and balanced, the hydration cleanser will keep your skin the way it is for a long time.
Perfect for: Dry, Combination, Normal and Sensitive Skin Type
Cream Cleanser – Mature And Very Dry Skin
If you have a Dry Skin type use White Creamy Cleanser to lock the hydration to your skin and to keep your skin from water and sebum loss.
The cream cleansers tend to be much heavier compared to the cleansing lotions. It is recommended however, the Cream Cleansers be removed with a soft cloth or a sponge. If not, it can leave some residue that is still not removed from the skin’s surface. After the cleansing cream, you can follow up by utilizing a toner or perhaps any other cleanser to remove anything left behind.
Perfect for: Mature and Very Dry Skin
Oil Cleanser – Sensitive Skin Type
If you have a Sensitive Skin type best for you will be a Specifically Designed cleanser for the sensitive skin type, to calm down your skin sensitivity.
Oil Cleanser is made of different types of oils with the purpose to clean Sensitive Skin Types and also to calm the skin from any redness. The perfect formula inside this type of cleanser can give the skin a good Calming effect and a perfectly balanced look.
Perfect for: Sensitive Skin Type
Micellar Water Cleanser – Any Skin Type
The Micellar Water Cleanser, which is also very frequently named as a Cleansing Water is originating in France. It consists of a feature “micelle” which represents very tiny balls or very little molecules of oil, mixed in soft water that will tend to attract any oil, makeup or dirt. Whenever you apply it on a cotton round, these little elements will arrange themselves, giving you an optimal cleansing experience. Apply micellar water cleanser with cotton pads first, and then follow up with your regular cleanser. This will be much better than only using the cleanser by itself.
Perfect for: Any Skin Type
Makeup Remover – Any Skin Type
Makeup removers are primarily used whenever we try to remove eye makeup or even heavier makeup. Normally they will be oil-based and they always need to be rinsed off since they tend to leave some residue on the skin surface or around the eye area. So it’s a good idea to clean the skin with the right cleanser after you use makeup removal.
Now, decide what Cleanser is Best for Your Skin Type and Skin Needs.