“The whole point of a cleanser is to gently remove dirt, makeup, and sweat, without stripping the natural oils from your skin. It should be relatively simple and straightforward, and it should never sting or burn,” says New York City dermatologist Amy Wechsler, M.D., who stresses that what’s inside your cleanser is often less important than what’s not.
If you have dry or sensitive skin, she suggests looking for something that’s fragrance free, and staying away from alcohol, witch hazel, or alpha hydroxy acids. “We’ve been brought up to think that ‘squeaky clean’ is good,” she says, “but in order to do that you have to use so much soap, and really, that’s not great for your skin.” Those prone to breakouts should also avoid harsh cleansers. “You’re just drying out the surface, irritating the cells, and making more blemishes.”
In recent years, cleansing oils have developed a cult following for their ability to remove makeup and dirt while leaving skin dewy and hydrated. Bobbi Brown’s new Soothing Cleansing Oil, for instance, is spiked with jasmine flower extract that reduces redness and irritation, and African Botanics’s forthcoming Pure Marula Cleansing Oil (out tomorrow at spacenk.com) contains essential fatty acids that soften and hydrate.
As for anti-aging benefits, Wechsler says, putting one burning question to rest, it’s unrealistic to expect them from washing alone. “I think it’s better to use a gentle cleanser, followed by a treatment or serum that really penetrates.”
With spring around the corner, we’ve been hunting for our own new favorite formula. The current frontrunners: Los Angeles–based cult facialist Mila Moursi’s super-creamy Cleansing Milk with borage seed oil and resveratrol and Chanel’s Le Blanc Fresh Brightening Foam Cleanser with pearl protein and licorice extract.
Consider our game face officially on.
“The whole point of a cleanser is to gently remove dirt, makeup, and sweat, without stripping the natural oils from your skin. It should be relatively simple and straightforward, and it should never sting or burn,” says New York City dermatologist Amy Wechsler, M.D., who stresses that what’s inside your cleanser is often less important than what’s not.If you have dry or sensitive skin, she suggests looking for something that’s fragrance free, and staying away from alcohol, witch hazel, or alpha hydroxy acids. “We’ve been brought up to think that ‘squeaky clean’ is good,” she says, “but in order to do that you have to use so much soap, and really, that’s not great for your skin.” Those prone to breakouts should also avoid harsh cleansers. “You’re just drying out the surface, irritating the cells, and making more blemishes.”In recent years, cleansing oils have developed a cult following for their ability to remove makeup and dirt while leaving skin dewy and hydrated. Bobbi Brown’s new Soothing Cleansing Oil, for instance, is spiked with jasmine flower extract that reduces redness and irritation, and African Botanics’s forthcoming Pure Marula Cleansing Oil (out tomorrow at spacenk.com) contains essential fatty acids that soften and hydrate.As for anti-aging benefits, Wechsler says, putting one burning question to rest, it’s unrealistic to expect them from washing alone. “I think it’s better to use a gentle cleanser, followed by a treatment or serum that really penetrates.”With spring around the corner, we’ve been hunting for our own new favorite formula. The current frontrunners: Los Angeles–based cult facialist Mila Moursi’s super-creamy Cleansing Milk with borage seed oil and resveratrol and Chanel’s Le Blanc Fresh Brightening Foam Cleanser with pearl protein and licorice extract.Consider our game face officially on.
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