Choosing the Right Face Cleanser for Your Skin Type | Dr. Shereene Idriss

🧼 Cleansers are often over-hyped and expensive, but they play a crucial role in skincare by removing toxins, pollutants, and makeup from the face, preventing free radical formation and promoting healthier, younger-looking skin.

💦 Understanding your skin and choosing the right cleanser can be a game changer in your skincare routine and overall well-being, as it helps renew the skin more effectively and prevents the aging process from worsening.

🌟 Despite the marketing hype, expensive cleansers are not necessary to achieve good results. It's important to focus on the ingredients and formulation rather than the price tag.

Cleansers work through the use of surfactants, which have water-loving heads and oil-loving tails.

Surfactants encapsulate the dirt and grime on the face, allowing water to whisk it away.

The challenge with cleansers is finding a balance between effective cleansing and not overstripping the skin.

🧴 The skin's natural pH level is around 5.5, and using basic cleansers with a high pH can disrupt the skin's pH balance and lead to irritations.

🧼 For those with eczema, psoriasis, acne, or sensitivities, it's important to choose a cleanser with a pH level around 5.5 to 6 to avoid further skin issues.

💄 Finding a cleanser that effectively removes makeup without stripping the skin can be a challenge, especially for those who wear long-lasting products like eyeliner.

Double cleansing using micellar water and gentle cleanser is effective in removing makeup and impurities.

Gel-based cleansers are recommended for oily skin to control excess oil without overstripping the skin.

One recommended gel-based cleanser is the one by Jordan Samuel, which is effective and hydrating.

🧼 Different skin types require different types of cleansers.

💦 Oil-based cleansers are recommended for dry skin.

🌾 Sensitive skin can benefit from oat-based cleansers.

Cleanser 1: Disappointing ingredient list, but good for dry and sensitive skin.

Cleanser 2: Affordable and effective, recommended by the National Eczema Association.

Cleanser 3: Suitable for acne-prone skin, contains benzoyl peroxide.

⭐ Foaming cleansers are great for acne-prone skin, and Larash Possé's Purifying Foaming Cleanser is recommended because it is fortified with ceramides for hydration.

💰 It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on cleansers, as they should be a cost-saving product in your skincare routine.

⏰ When using cleansers with active ingredients, such as those targeted for acne, it is important to allow them to sit on the skin for a few minutes before washing off to reap their benefits.