Unlock the Secret to Healthy Skin: The Importance of a Simple Face Wash for Glowing Skin

Please, Wash Your Face For Healthy Skin

When starting a good skincare routine, it's important to recognize the significance of cleansers. They are often overshadowed by brightening and anti-aging serums, as well as those luxurious moisturizers. However, cleansers form the essential first step of your routine and should not be overlooked. They effectively prepare your skin for the products that follow, so it's crucial to choose one that suits your unique skin type. Finding the right cleanser can be a bit of trial and error, but once you discover one you love, you'll appreciate it just as much as your favourite serums!

Cleansing prepares your skin by balancing the pH and prepping it for the next products to absorb and work effectively. A morning face wash cleansing routine helps your makeup apply flawlessly on clean, smoother skin. Giving your face a good wash at the end of a long day will also help your skin stay clear, hydrated, and healthier, and those active products we use to “treat” at night work better.

Many people hit their pillowcases without cleansing their faces at night, and those of us who do are probably not doing it properly. Some use soap or body wash to cleanse their faces, and some simply use water. Then we wonder why we are waking up with a dreaded pimple, congestion, dryness, oily skin, and sensitive skin.

Finding the best face wash for your skin type can help you implement an easy skincare routine. Investing in your skin can do more than help you look better; it can also help you feel better. Many of us know that the way our skin looks greatly impacts our confidence. The top skin care concerns that women struggle with are combination skin, dry skin, and wrinkles. 

Men, Women, and Teenagers alike are concerned with their skin and skincare routine, as we all benefit from taking better care of our skin. Face wash cleansing can help remove excess oil, dirt, and sweat, ultimately offering your skin the respite it needs. Skin is our biggest organ, after all.

Skincare is a multi-billion dollar market, with hundreds of thousands of available products boasting many benefits. Which are the best face washes that will get you clean and prepped? Here are a few of the most popular types of cleansers.

Most Popular Types of Skin Cleansers

Cream Cleansers 

Cream Cleansers offer great benefits to those with sensitive/reactive skin and are essential to have on hand post-laser treatments or chemical peels. Cream cleansers are gentle and don’t aggravate or strip the skin but still give a good, deep clean while not removing all the necessary oils from your skin. Cream cleansers are also beneficial for combination skin (sensitive/dry, dry/acne) and skin that has inflamed or cystic acne, as they are soothing and help reduce inflammation. The moisturizing and therapeutic ingredients in cream cleansers are essential for a healthy skin barrier, calming and locking in moisture.

Gel Cleansers

Gel Cleansers are great for any skin type, from resilient to combination or oily. They usually start off as a gel and become beautiful foaming cleansing goodness. Many people love gel cleansers for their efficiency, as only one cleanse is necessary to remove all sunscreen, makeup, and debris from the day. Go ahead and double cleanse if you choose; it certainly won’t hurt.

A gel cleanser works best for oily or acne-prone skin because it can cut through excess oil on the skin’s surface and inside pores and won’t leave the skin dry or tight. (Medicated cleansers usually fall into the gel cleanser category and should be discussed more in-depth with your skin care specialist if you are struggling with acne, blackheads or hormonal breakouts)

Hydrating Cleansers

Hydrating Cleansers are gentle but effective cleansers that usually don’t foam. A great first step in your skincare routine is to use a hydrating cleanser. Many people incorporate this luxurious cleanser into their morning routine to cleanse their skin and add essential moisture. In the evening, they often stick to a gel cleanser for a deeper clean. Hydrating cleansers are designed to coat the skin with nurturing ingredients, replacing the typical tight feeling often experienced after cleansing with soothing, skin-loving goodness. 

We are very excited about Eltraderm's new hydrating cleanser, which promises to be silky and boost hydration.

Conclusion

Starting a healthy skincare routine doesn’t have to be expensive; it should be practical and relatively simple. If you're not satisfied with your skin, consider switching to a new cleanser! It's a good idea to book an appointment with MD Laser Clinic for a complimentary assessment. They can help you create a skincare plan that combines products and treatments to ensure your skin remains healthy, youthful, and glowing.