Busting Some Myths on Cleansing Your Skin
I find that many women/men are still confused about cleansing. Here’s what you need to know.
Our skin naturally produces less oil (gets dryer) as we get older. Most of us, if over 40, shouldn’t be using any cleanser that strips natural oils off the skin. This means no soaps generally. A cleansing lotion or cleansing milk is better – and organic even better. There are lots of good ones for any budget. For good drugstore options try the Cetaphil or CeraVe Lotion Cleansers. These are cheaper to buy at your drugstore than online. For something more cosmetically elegant try the Eminence Lemon or Rose Cleansers or the SkinMedica Facial Cleanser.
If you are struggling with oil control and acne, these are not for you! Please see my acne and oily skin product recommendations and my article Acne in Depth if you have oily or acne prone skin.