5 Facial Cleansers That Won’t Strip Your Skin
“Gets your face squeaky clean!” I remember that from the 80’s commercials for skin care. I grew up with acne and was told by, LEGIT, everyone that getting my face squeaky clean would help with my acne. Um, how about…….
Knowledge Drop: Facial Cleansers Are Crucial
For years, I was wrong! I admit it. I told clients – eh, don’t stress your cleanser. OMG! I didn’t know, I’m a child of the 80’s It’s like back in the 80’s when….
– we smoked
– didn’t use car seats for babies
– used iodine and baby oil to tan
– thought carbs were diet food
– we wore shoulder pads
We Just Didn’t Know! Facial cleansers are crucuial….
Here’s Why!
February Advice From Our Expert, “Get Great Skin: Tips To Understanding The Lipid Barrier.”
The first line of skin barrier defence
The first line of skin barrier defense is the acid mantle & microbiome. The microflora contains the properties that prevent non resident bacteria from developing while also helping to buffer the action between acidic and alkaline chemicals.The microflora can only live in a PH of around 5.5, The acid mantle prevents toxic matter from being absorbed by the skin.
Good Facial Cleansers Keep Microflora Safe
You must use a good facial cleanser that isn’t too alkaline – that’s a pH that’s much higher than the 5.5 of the skin. When the pH is too alkaline, it strips the skin and throws it off balance and microflora can’t survive there.
When the lipid barrier is compromised, a host of problems comes into play.
If you want to find more skin care products that will help keep your skin healthy in the winter weather, check out our Winter Skin Care Guide.
5 Facial Cleansers That Won’t Strip Your Skin!
1. Marine Collagen Anti-Aging Cleanser – BelleCôte Paris
This perfectly balanced Marine Collagen Anti-Aging Cleanser is a luxurious cleansing milk for all skin types with a lack of moisture.
2. Botanical Moisturizing Cleanser – Sesha Skincare
Formulated with nourishing botanical extracts, the Botanical Moisturizing Cleanser gently lifts dirt without stripping skin of natural essential emollients.
3. Soy Beauty® Cleansing Soy Milk – Nature Pure
Cleansing Soy Milk gently sweeps away surface impurities with its creamy texture while leaving skin protected, hydrated and nourished.
4. Green Tea Nourishing Cleanser – Dawn Lorraine Skincare
Green Tea Nourishing Cleanser is an ultra creamy gentle cleanser with enzymes with scent reminiscent of Green Tea.
5. Hydrating Herbal Cleanser – Herbal Skin Solutions
Hydrating Herbal Cleanser is nutrient enriched gentle cleanser with Vitamin B5 to revitalize all skin types.
Massage In The Deliciousness
Don’t rush the wash! Take a little time and enjoy a little luxurious massage as you cleanse! These facial cleansers all have spectacular hydrating properties along with herbal and botanical properties. Take the time to stimulate your skin and facial muscles and do some facial massage while you cleanse. The extra manipulation of the skin improves circulation, and lymphatic drainage. The friction of your hands on the skin warms the skin to help liquify sebum to keep the movement through the hair follicle. It’s a win-win for your skin!
Last Week’s POP!
6 Tips For An Amazing Home Facial
1. Make It A Ritual
It’s important to note that a home facial isn’t an every day event. Clients should do a home facial a few times per week, be sure to let them know how many times you want them to add in those extra steps, over and above the daily use products.
Advise them to make it a ritual for a little “me time”! The first thing they’ll say is that they don’t have the time. Read More…