Thursday 19 January 2012

Skin Cleanser Tips

Skin Cleanser Tips
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We all know its very important to keep our skin clean, fresh and healthy. The major skin problem arises due to lack of facial cleanser. Cleansing is done to eliminate dead skin, dirt, grime and make up on your skin. Cleanser also prevents blemishes. Cleansing is the first step of skin care followed by toning and then moisturizing.

There are lots of cleanser available in market or you can use homemade cleanser too. You can even use scrubs or face mask to clean you skin.
It is very important to know that cleanser should not only remove the dirt, dead skin and grime but should not disturb your skins pH balance. So its very important to choose the right cleanser for your skin. Never use daily soap as it may cause dryness and inflammation .


Before buying any facial cleanser look for ingredients such as shea butter, honey, aloe vera, resveratrol, camphor, tangerine oil, salicylic acid, malic acid, kaolin, latic acid, etc.

Before cleansing take a steam for 2-3 min, do not steam for more than 3 min as it may damage your skin and cause redness. Then wipe your face with a cotton ball or clean towel or you can even splash water. Never use hot or cold water, always use warm water to wash your face. Then apply cleanser on your face and massage it in a circular direction and leave it for a minute and wash your face with a warm water. Then proceed with toner and moisturizer.

To get the most out of your cleanser, choose one that's appropriate for your skin type.

Cleanser Tips for Sensitive Skin :-

Never use product that contains alcohol or strong acting acid. Exfoliating scrub can cause inflammation so never use it. Cleanse your skin with milky, water soluble lotions and tepid water.

Cleanser Tips for Dry Skin :- 

Never use hot water to wash your face as it may lose moisture of your skin. Use liquid cleanser as it wont take away essential oil of the skin. Use cream that wash off easily and contains non detergent.

Cleanser Tips for Oily Skin :-

Never use wax based cleanser as it can block oil-prone pores. Use as foaming facial wash to cleanse your skin. Product that holds alpha-hydroxy acid work as an exfoliate on oily skin.

Cleanser Tips for Combination Skin :-

Use cleanser with balanced formula to balance the moisture. In the morning use foaming facial wash and in the evening use cream cleanser.

Cleanser Tips for Normal Skin :-

Use mild cleanser or gel cleanse clean. Cleanse your skin twice a day with mild cleanser.

You should certainly know which cleanser is best for you. Cleanser is extremely important in keeping you skin clean and health.