Facial Cleanser Done Easy

Washing your face with a good facial cleanser is just as important as using a good moisturizer. The two go hand-in-hand.

You should be washing your face everyday. I would suggest twice a day: morning and night. It's so important to remove dirt and oil from your face. A daily cleanser will make your skin smell better, look better and feel better. Your moisturizer will work better and your makeup will look better.

Body soap is way too drying for your face. You need a cleanser that is going to leave your skin clean without feeling tight.

General Cleanser Tips
1. Don't assume all natural ingredients are good. Some menthol or mint substances can irritate skin.

2. More lather doesn't mean it's cleaning better.

3. It shouldn't irritate your eyes.

4. Choose a cleanser that's good for your skin type.

5. The type of moisturizer is more important than the type of cleanser. Cleansers only stay on the face for a few minutes. Moisturizers stay on all day.

Choosing a Cleanser

Normal Skin

Brands to try:
1.Clinique Liquid Facial Soap
-- Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Master List AND #1 by consumersearch.com
-- gentle cleansing without stripping

2.Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
-- Allure Magazine's Best of Beauty Hall of Fame
-- very gentle
-- removes very light makeup
-- non-comedogenic
-- fragrance free

Oily/Acne Skin
Brand to try: for bad acne, check with a dermatologist
Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser
-- #1 by consumersearch.com
-- oil free
-- contains salicylic acid, lavender, eucalyptus
-- still good for removing makeup

Sensitive Skin
Brands to try:
1. Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash
-- Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Master List
-- dermatologist recommended
-- soap-free, oil-free, nondrying, nonirritating

Dry Skin
Brand to try:
Aveeno Foaming Cleanser, Ultra-Calming
-- Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Master List
-- gentle, softens
-- fragrance-free
-- contains extract of feverfew (natural ingredient related to chamomile known for its soothing properties)
-- oil-free, noncomedogenic (doesn't clog pores)
-- removes makeup

Some other good brands include: Oil of Olay, Aloette Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Neutrogena, Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Foaming Gel Cleanser. I use Oil of Olay Foaming Facial Wash.

After using your facial cleanser, just moisturize and you're done.

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