Although it may seem simple to know how to clean your face, there are some things to consider before you start this daily task. It is important to find the right cleanser for you skin type. This requires looking at the different formulations available and knowing when it is best to use it.
What are the differences between face wash and cleanser?
Let’s look at the differences between cleansers and face washes to end the debate and ensure you are using the correct product for your skin type.
A facial cleaner can remove dirt and oil, while also hydrating your skin. It will look like cream or milk , or even gel-like. A facewash, on the other hand, is designed to penetrate your pores and remove them. To create a foamy, frothy texture when applied to damp skin, a lot of surfactant is used.
A cleanser and a face wash are the same thing?
No. No.
You can either use dry cotton wool to remove facial cleansers or water and a moist towel to clean the skin.
Face cleansers are often meant to be washed with cotton wool without leaving a greasy film.
Face cleansers that are designed to be used with water or a moistcloth completely remove makeup, extra oil, and skin cells.
Is it possible to use a cleanser in place of a facial wash?
This is not a good idea. A face wash alone cannot replace a foamy effect or micro-level cleansing. These are some suggestions for sensitive skin: Wash your face only once a day.
When should you use cleanser or face wash?
- Apply a facial cleanser after a shower or in the morning.
- Before bed, use a face wash
- To remove makeup, use a face cleanser after using makeup remover
- Use a face wash after a hard workout.
The best cleanser and facial wash for your skin
Saturn’s top pick for the best skin care products is here:
Face Wash with Tea Tree Oil
Our nerves are often affected by oily or sticky skin. Dirt and pollution can make the problem worse , causing blocked pores that can lead to serious pimples. With its unique formula, Saturn Foaming Face Wash will leave you looking clean and fresh all the time.
Benefits:
- This face wash is a blend of tea tree oil and essential oils. It has been shown to be effective in treating acne, sunburns pimples, and scarring. It can also reduce skin inflammation and redness. The anti-bacterial and antifungal qualities of this face wash help it fight acne-causing bacteria and give you a radiant glow. This face wash is scented with essential oil and has a refreshing, calming aroma.
- Niacinamide helps reduce skin redness and irritation. It also reduces blotchiness. It regulates oil production without drying the skin. While it reduces sebum production, it keeps the skin moisturized and hydrated.
- Aloe Vera Extract: It easily absorbs into the skin and helps to remove oil, dirt, and pollutants. Its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce pain, inflammation, sunburn, and other symptoms. It stimulates collagen production and release. It can reduce scarring and speed up wound healing.
- Rose oil: Rose oil not only improves the skin’s texture but also helps to combat dry and aged skin.
- Lemon extract and orange peel: Both lemon and lemon contain high levels of vitamin C. This promotes healthy skin and removes excess oil. It also helps to prevent dark spots. Vitamin C helps tighten the skin by creating elastin and collagen. The antimicrobial properties of Vitamin C help prevent and remove scarring.
Here’s Saturn’s choice for the best skin cleanser:
Face Toner with Hyaluronic acid
Face toner removes all dirt, grime, or pollutants from your pores. It reduces the appearance of pores. GHC Saturn Face Toner is made for Indian Women. The skin is left looking fresh and taut without drying. This skin toner is unique in that it helps balance and rebalance skin’s pH levels.
Benefits
- Niacinamide are the best toners for Hyperpigmentation. Niacinamide has a strong anti-hyperpigmentation effect. It prevents melanin release from pigment cells to skin cells. This gives the skin a brighter, clearer, and lighter appearance.
- The skin texture and quality of PHA are improved by polyhydroxy acids. PHA is a great exfoliant. It helps remove dead skin cells, oil, and debris from the skin. This gives it a clean, fresh look. This face toner contains PHA, which helps reveal healthy skin cells and reduce hyperpigmentation. It also improves skin texture.
- Cucumber oil: This extract is moisturizing and soothing for the skin. Its cooling properties help to reduce puffiness and irritation and can also be used to treat sunburn, redness, tanning, and skin cancer.
- Hyaluronic Acid helps to improve skin hydration, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It tightens the skin pores and gives it a tighter, more supply-oriented look. It can also be used to clean out blocked and clogged pores. It helps to open pores and heal acne scars. This face toner’s natural hydration properties seal in moisture, giving you soft and radiant skin.
Take Away
Although both cleansers as well as face washes can remove oily and other impurities from your skin’s surface, the benefits that they offer will depend on your skin type.
Face washes deep clean and remove stubborn dirt, making them a great choice for those with oily or acne-prone skin. Cleansers for sensitive and dry skin are gentle options that moisturize and keep the skin hydrated.
FAQs
Do you need to use a cleanser first?
You may need to wash your face with a cleanser if you are frequently in contact with air pollution.
Does cleanser lighten skin?
Yes. Yes. Cleanser helps to lighten the skin and improve skin tone.
What happens to your face if you don’t use Facewash?
Your face will lose its texture and radiance if you don’t wash it with any type of face wash at least once per day.
References:
Partha Mukhopadhyay, CLEANSERS AND THEIR ROLE in MANY DERMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS