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3 Surprising Cleansing Myths You Need To Know

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3 Surprising Cleansing Myths You Need To Know

WHY GETTING CLEANSING RIGHT WILL SET YOUR SKIN FOR SUCCESS

Cleansers the cornerstone of every great skin care regime. Cleansing is the first step of all skincare routines and is beneficial in a number of ways. If not cleansed properly, dirt and pollution accumulate at the surface of your skin and could potentially contribute to breakouts, dehydration and ageing. Not to mention if not cleansed properly, your serums and creams may not be as effective.

MAKEUP REMOVAL AND CLEANSING ARE NOT THE SAME THING

You many have heard the myth that to remove oil (makeup, sunscreen) you need an oil-based cleanser as ‘like dissolves like’. Oily substances, for example in makeup, have long carbon-based chains that grab onto each other, that’s why oils dissolve in oils. However, these chains repel water, which is why water on its own mostly slides off oil-based products.

Enter surfactants, that are often actually made from oils. These clever molecules have oil-loving and water-loving ends, which lets them dissolve oils in water. This is why we don’t need oil-based cleansers to wash oil off our skin. Whilst many cleansers on the market aren't up to the job of taking off makeup completely, few innovative, smart formulas exists, such as our Nourishing Cleanser which provide 2-in-1 solution without the need to double cleanse.
 
The gentle surfactant in our Nourishing Cleanser, coco-glucoside, is derived from coconut. It removes makeup, dirt and dissolves away oils from your skin. Our cleanser also contains orange blossom oil that further aids the removal of oil-based products. Our clever gel-in-oil formula provides one step solution to clean, healthy skin.
AN EASY OPTION, BUT AT WHAT PRICE TO YOUR SKIN?

We all know wipes leave residue that can be irritating and interfere with the products you use post-cleansing, but what most people are not aware of is the vulnerability of face wipes to grow mould and fungus due to the moist nature of the product. This means preservatives used must be strong and effective in order to work. Unfortunately, conventional, non-natural brands are free to use some of the harsher and formaldehyde-forming ingredients (which keep in mind will be used around your eyes, mouth and on your skin) without rinsing. This is oftentimes the reason face wipes can sting and burn your skin and eyes. Many of the ingredients are inexpensive and derived from petrochemicals.

Another, lesser known fact is that most face wipes use rayon fibres, which are primarily made from wood pulp. These are causing tiny micro-tears all over your skin, making it more receptive to breakouts and wrinkles. 

Equally, scrubbing your skin with a towel causes unnecessary pressure and friction on your face which can ultimately damage your skin. 

CLEANSING: THE CORNERSTONE OF EVERY GOOD SKINCARE ROUTINE

Are you putting your money into leave-on products, such as serums, and skimping on cleanser because you think it’s just being rinsed off anyway? This is a thought many people have. It’s also where many people go wrong.

If the first product in your skincare routine isn’t working effectively, then the rest of your products won’t work effectively either. The biggest mistake people make is skimping on a cleanser. They opt for a low-quality one and don’t pay much attention to the ingredients. This leads to people using cleansers that are highly fragranced, which leads to unnecessary irritation. Or, they have too many detergents that will instantly rob the skin of oil, which can lead to moisture loss.

Our highly effective, nourishing, cleansing treatment with a gel texture transforms into a gentle lather to dissolve makeup and remove impurities and excess oil without compromising the skin's protective barrier.

A powerful blend of vitamins (A, E, C, B5) nourish and combat the effects of environmental stressors. Neroli oil (distilled from the blossom of the bitter orange tree) maintains skin’s elasticity, tones and clarifies to encourage a fresh, glowing complexion. Squalane, allantoin and glycerine protect the skin’s natural hydration balance while extract from aloe vera calms and soothes away skin irritations.

This soap and sulfate-free formula retains the skin's pH balance leaving it supple and soft, yet thoroughly cleansed.