But while people sometimes go to the extremes to look good, most of us are just fine with using facial cleanser on our face, and we're good to go. Or not.
The facial cleanser market nowadays has become very lucrative, and hard on the middle class' sorry little pockets. Why should it?
Many brands of cleanser boast of this extract and that, of that ingredient and this, When all of those things can be found around the home. Or if not, they can be bought at the market for a fraction of the cost of the actual cleanser. Don't you just find that simply outrageous?
All you have to do is read up on the ingredients the facial cleansers use, mix and match a little, experiment on what works for you, be resourceful, and you'll have an all-natural, definitely cheap facial cleanser specifically tailored for your needs.
And that's so much better than any off-the-shelf facial cleanser sophisticate that you practically burn money for. Listed in this article are a few ingredients that help enhance the facial cleanser experience.
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) may be a familiar word if you browse around the facial cleanser aisles much. It's definitely what made Cleopatra's skin much smoother and silkier.
That's because Cleopatra took a bath in milk, yes, that facial cleanser of nature which contains that magic ingredient which is sometimes hard to pronounce. Just because the word is big, it doesn't mean that you can't find it in small products.
Let that be a lesson for you to apply the next time you're out hunting for ingredients for your home-made facial cleanser. You can also find these AHA's in grapes, oranges, blackberries, and apple juice.
You can search your cupboards for breakfast food that will aid you in whipping up your perfect cleanser. Take oatmeal, for example. It may be bland on the breakfast bowl but on your skin it absorbs oil, exfoliates, and softens skin. Oats are also hypoallergenic and they help in the healing of dry and itchy skin.
You can also head to your garden. If you've got an aloe vera plant, break off a leaf and drip some aloe vera gel onto your cleanser concoction. It refreshes your skin as well as reduce pain and heal burns faster.
Or head over to your produce and mash up some fruit or vegetables. Avocado has moisturizing properties. Cucumber hydrates. Toss in some tea leaves for that refreshing feeling when your done a-cleansing.
Those are just a few of the ingredients that you can toss into your facial cleanser for a cheaper and easier facial cleanser. But always be sure to take the necessary precautions.
Freeze and thaw your cleanser and store it away from your food to inhibit bacteria growth. Test the cleanser on the inside of your wrist before using so that you can make sure that it is safe on your skin. Have fun if you can.
Why don't you and your friends hold a beauty-bar party that makes facial cleansers out of your all-natural reservoir.
Before you even think about picking a product it is important to know what skin type you are. If you are not sure you can get a skin analysis from a beauty salon. Alternatively you can work it out yourself. The best way to tell is to wash your face and then dab dry. Do not apply any other products to your skin and leave your face for a couple of hours. Then take a tissue and place over your whole face and gently remove.
You now need to analyse the tissue to determine how much oil appears on the tissue. If there is a lot all over you have oily skin but it there is only oil in the T-zone then you have combination skin. If there is very little oil and your skin does not feel tight then you have normal skin and if there is no oil and your skin is tight you have dry skin. If you have sensitive skin you will probably know and will have experienced uncomfortable reactions to many products.
Now let's look at each skin type and determine what you need:
Oily Skin
If you have oily skin then you find your skin tends to produce excess oil which means you can be prone to spots. It is important to buy a cleanser that is specifically for oil skin and they will help to clear out the pores and reduce outbreaks.
However it is important to get a cleanser that will properly clean your skin. Something like a gel or a clay cleanser will work well. Stay away from cream cleansers, even if they are for oily skin as these will not have the effect you desire.
Combination Skin
If you have combination skin you will find that most of the skin on your face is either normal or dry. However you will still have excess oil production across the t-zone of your face. So it is important to use a cleanser that will reduce the oil production across the t-zone but still be gentle on the rest of your face.
We would recommend using a foaming cleanser or possibly a gel. These types are generally quite soft on your face but will help to reduce oil production.
Normal Skin
If you have normal skin then you have quite a steady flow of oil, although you may find your skin gets slightly dry in the winter. We would recommend buying a foaming cleanser to keep your skin fresh. If you get a little dryness in the winter you can tackle this with a slightly thicker moisturiser.
Dry Skin
If you have dry skin then the most important thing is to return moisture to your skin. This is to prevent the signs of aging that you can often get with dry skin. You are best to use a cream based cleanser if you have dry skin as these will help to add moisture back into your skin rather than strip it.
Sensitive Skin
It can be quite difficult to find a cleanser if you have sensitive skin but you are best to stick with natural products if possible. You can try products that are rich in aloe vera, lavender or chamomile. These can help to soothe the skin and also create a barrier to protect the skin from the elements.
If you are not sure about your skin or what type of cleanser you should be using, consult a professional and get as much advice as possible.
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