Here are 10 things no one ever tells you about the product, such as what works best for you and how to wash your face.
Timing is Everything
According to Kim Grustas, founder of Good for You Girls Natural Skincare, "many people are very quick with their cleanser."You must slow down and allow the cleanser to work on the skin to break down oils and sebum. The cleanser removes dirt from your pores, but only if you give it time to grab hold of the grime.
Your Hands Must Be Clean Before Applying
Keep bacteria and dirt off your face by washing it first, then rinsing off all the soap before proceeding as the chemicals in the soap can irritate the face's sensitive skin.
Cleansers Vary By Skin Type and Season
"Skin is typically oilier in the summer and drier in the winter," says dermatologist David Bank, M.D., author of Beautiful Skin: Every Woman's Guide to Looking Her Best at Any Age and founder and director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic, and Laser Surgery in New York. "When choosing the right cleaner, consider what you really need from the right one." Find out what you want your face wash herbal to do (prevent acne, remove makeup, etc.), so its effects really work for you.
It's Possible to Overdo it.
According to dermatologist Vermén Verallo-Rowell, M.D., founder of VMV Hypoallergenics, removing skin blemishes can aggravate acne. Consider "gentle massage" rather than "hard exfoliation."
Cleaning goes beyond your face
Cleansers should be used on the neck, chest, and shoulders.
Work your way outward.
Work with fingertips in a circular motion across face and neck. It is essential to be gentle, so the skin does not become irritated. According to Bank, massaging your face in a circular motion stimulates blood and oxygen circulation.
Don't Forget to Rinse
Rinse cleanser by splashing warm water on face. Always rinse your cleanser out and never wipe it off with a tissue, says celebrity esthetician Renée Rouleau. She should be aware that cream-based cleaners, which aren't very popular these days, often leave residue on the skin that can prevent ingredients in serums and moisturizers from absorbing properly into the skin, she says.
Cleaners can Clean Makeup Brushes.
Makeup brushes harbour bacteria, so you should clean them at least every other, and you can do that with a cleanser! A facial cleanser, rather than a harsh cleanser, will take better care of the natural bristles, according to Grustas.
Salt is a Common Ingredient
Shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers frequently contain table salt (sodium chloride). According to New York-based facialist Cecilia Wong, these products are created by combining specific surfactants that act as foaming agents and usually include salt to achieve a viscosity level (product thickness).
Algae Is Also Used
Diatomaceous earth, also known as dead algae, is a popular ingredient in facial cleansers, scrubs, and Vitamin C face serums. According to Wong, it's green and slimy, like something from the bottom of a fish tank.
