Your face is the first thing people see when they look at you, and your face speaks volumes. Ensure that your skin is conveying the message you want broadcast by thoroughly cleansing your face and allowing your true beauty to shine through. Today's facial cleansers come in such a variety that it can be tricky to wade through the aisles, much less decipher all of the price points and promises. There are several tried-and-true facial cleansers on the market, however, that have stood the test of time and research and will uncover your beauty.
Oil of Olay: Dual Action Cleanser + Pore Scrub
The Dual Action Cleanser Plus Pore Scrub amps up your deep cleansing with pore-scrubbing micro-beads. The National Skin Care Institute recommends using an exfoliating scrub at least twice a week to remove dead skin cells to brighten your face's surface.
Aveeno: Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads
Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads are oil- and soap-free cleansing pads with two-sided action. On one side is a textured pad to scrub and exfoliate while the other side is more lightly textured, cleaning off surface makeup and bacteria.
Burt's Bees: Orange Essence Facial Cleanser
If you prefer using all-natural skin care products, try the Orange Essence Facial Cleanser, which uses 100 percent natural ingredients. The product's namesake, orange oil, cleans and clarifies the skin while aloe vera and olive oil moisturize your delicate facial skin.
Soap & Glory: Clean Mary Cleansing Milk
If you get a kick out of product names, you'll love this one. Clean Mary Cleansing Milk is not just a cute name, but also a gentle face cleanser that leaves your skin smooth and radiant.
Clinique: Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser
Clinique's Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser is a light and frothy formula that cleans away the makeup, dirt and oil from your day and gives your face a clean, fresh start.
Dr. Dennis Gross: Botanical Cleansing Bar
The American Academy of Dermatology states that "some of the most interesting cosmeceuticals come from plants and are called botanicals." Botanical beauty bars come in all shapes and colors, but this Botanical Cleansing Bar uses the natural botanical ingredients tea tree oil and aloe vera to clean, moisturize and soothe your face.
Philosophy: Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
The Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser is a multitasking facial cleanser that removes dirt and makeup from your face, while also toning and moisturizing. This is a product that might be a good fit for your multitasking lifestyle.
Lancome: Absolute Premium Bx Advanced Replenishing Cream Cleanser
Lancome's Absolute Premium Bx Advanced Replenishing Cream Cleanser might be a wonderful addition to your daily cleansing routine if you have older skin. Cream cleansers like this one are generally more moisturizing and gentle on your skin.
ReVive: Cleanser Gentil Gelee
The ReVive line of skin care products includes the Cleanser Gentil Gelee, which is a pH balanced formula specially blended to help you retain the natural moisture of the skin on your face and neck. According to the National Skin Care Institute, washing your skin thoroughly keeps its surface clean and reduces clogged pores.
References
- American Academy of Dermatology: Cosmeceutical Facts and Your Skin
- Skin Way: Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing and Exfoliating
- The Skin Cancer Foundation: Repair (and Even Reverse) Signs of Sun Damage
- The National Skin Care Institute: General Guidelines Shared by Dermatologists to Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful
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