Cleansing is where it all starts. Your skin doesn't need to be "squeaky clean" or "deep cleansed" everyday. So changing your thinking about cleansing can change your skin. The majority of my clients are using a harsh cleanser that is stripping their skin and creating more problems than fixing. Everyone's pH balance is a little different, but it's slightly acidic. When a cleanser strips the pores of their natural oil, the skin fights back by producing more oil. It wants to fix itself. This causes all sorts of problems with hydration. People can feel tight and flaky and still get oily in the middle of the day.
Tune into your skin and pay attention to how it feels after cleansing. Does it feel tight, like you need to immediately apply moisturizer after rinsing? Does it feel like there's a film covering the surface? It's time for a new cleanser. Everyone's skin is different, but the perfect cleanser is one that leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Cleansers also don't have to be expensive. Save your cash for eye creams and serums.
Some of my favorites are:
Cerave hydrating facial wash
302 sensitive cleanser Rx
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