The Importance of Skin Cleansing in Your Skincare Routine

You've probably heard it a hundred times. Skin cleansing is an important part of any skincare routine. But, always remember to choose your cleaners carefully and follow up with a good moisturizer, regardless of your complexion type. People with oilier complexions often overlook the importance of moisturizing.

Cleaning is important for removing dead cells and excessive sebum, what we usually refer to as oil. If the oil and dead cells build up, we get blemishes and odor due to bacterial activity. But, sebum is a natural protectant from wind, sun and other elements. If we don't use a good moisturizer after we wash, we are more likely to have damage caused by these things, which will eventually lead to wrinkles and sagging. Your face and hands are particularly vulnerable because they are most often exposed.

When you are choosing skin cleansing products, look for all natural ingredients. Whenever possible, buy products that are free of parabens and other artificial preservatives. Natural fragrances, usually referred to as essential oils, are good ingredients for cleansers. But, when they are included in moisturizers, they can cause allergic reactions and irritation.

Avoid harsh cleansers, exfoliants and scrubs. Instead look for a good deep cleaning mask. The better ones contain macadamia oil, so that they don't dry out on your face.

Extracts from clay do the work in a deep cleansing mask. These extracts absorb excessive oils and pull dirt out of the pores. They work better for cleaning out the pores than exfoliants or scrubs and they are non-irritating.

A good ingredient for any skin cleansing product, mask or otherwise, is "active manuka honey". The word "active" in this instance means that the honey has been tested for antibacterial and antioxidant activity. Most of the antibacterial cleansers on the market contain triclosan, which is not biodegradable and may cause health problems, according to some scientists.

Active manuka honey will kill bacteria, preventing blemishes and breakouts, while being safe for the environment. It supports good immune system function and its antioxidant activity may help delay the signs of age.

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