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Cleanser

The term cleanser refers to a product that cleans or removes dirt or other substances. A cleanser
could be a detergent, and there are many types of cleansers that are produced with a specific
objective or focus. For instance, a degreaser or carburetor cleanser used in automotive mechanics
for cleaning certain engine and car parts.

Other varieties include the ones used in cosmetology, dermatology or general skin care. In this case,
a cleanser is a facial care product that is used to remove make-up, skin care product residue,
microbes, dead skin cells, oils, sweat, dirt and other types of daily pollutants from the face. These
washing aids help prevent filth-accumulation, infections, clogged pores, irritation and cosmetic
issues like dullness from dead skin buildup & excessive skin shine from sebum buildup. This can
also aid in preventing or treating certain skin conditions; such as acne. Cleansing is the first step in
a skin care regimen and can be used in addition of a toner and moisturizer, following cleansing or
using makeup remover cotton and makeup remover.

Sometimes "double cleansing" before moving on to any other skincare product is encouraged to
ensure the full dissolution & removal of residues that might be more resistant to cleansing, such as;
waterproof makeup, water-resistant sunscreen, the excess sebum of oily skin-type individuals and
air pollution particles. Double cleansing usually involves applying a lipid-soluble cleanser (e.g.,
cleansing balm, cleansing oil, micellar cleansing water, others...) to dry skin and massaging it around
the face for a length of time, then the area may or may not be splashed with water. Any type of
aqueous cleanser is then emulsified with water and used as the main cleanser that removes the first
cleanser and further cleans the skin. Then the face is finally thoroughly rinsed with water until no
filth or product residue remains.

Using a cleanser designated for the facial skin to remove dirt is considered to be a better alternative
to bar soap or another form of skin cleanser not specifically formulated for the face for the
following reasons:

Bar soap has an alkaline pH (in the area of 9 to 10), and the pH of a healthy skin surface is around
4.7 on average.[1] This means that soap can change the balance present in the skin to favor the
overgrowth of some types of bacteria, increasing acne. In order to maintain a healthy pH balance
and skin health, your skin must sit on the proper pH level; some individuals who use bar soap
choose to use pH-balancing toners after cleaning in attempts to compensate for the alkalinity of
their soaps.

Bar cleansers have thickeners that allow them to assume a bar shape. These thickeners can clog
pores, which may lead to pimples in susceptible individuals.[2] Wet dry shampoos, face wash and
body washes are often labeled as "bar cleansers" because they have thickeners that allow them to
assume a bar shape. These thickeners can clog pores, which may lead to pimples in susceptible
individuals.

Using bar soap on the face can remove natural oils from the skin that form a barrier against water
loss. This causes the sebaceous glands to subsequently overproduce oil, a condition known as
reactive seborrhoea, which will lead to clogged pores. In order to prevent drying out the skin,
many cleansers incorporate moisturizers.

Facial cleansers

Cream cleansers and mask

Facial cleansers include the following:

1. Balm cleansers

2. Bar cleansers

3. Clay cleansers

4. Cold cream cleansers

5. Creamy cleansers

6. Exfoliant/Scrub cleansers

7. Foam/Foaming cleansers

8. Gel/Jelly cleansers

9. Lotion cleansers

10. Micellar cleansers

11. Milky cleansers


12. Oil cleansers

13. Powder cleansers

14. Treatment/Medicated cleansers (aloe vera, benzoyl peroxide, carboxylic acids, charcoal, colloidal
oatmeal, honey, sulphur, vitamin c, lighteners)

15. Tool cleansers (cotton rounds, konjac sponges, microfiber cloths, mitts, silicone brushes,
spinning brushes, sponges, towelettes/wipes)

Cleansers that have active ingredients are more suitable for oily skins to prevent breakouts. But they
may overdry and irritate dry skin, this may make the skin appear and feel worse. Dehydrated skin
may require a creamy lotion-type cleanser. These are normally too gentle to be effective on oily or
even normal skin, but dry skin requires much less cleansing power. It may be a good idea to select a
cleanser that is alcohol-free for use on dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin.

Some cleansers may incorporate fragrance or essential oils. However, for some people, these
cleansers may irritate the skin and often provoke allergic responses. People with such sensitivity
should find cleansers that are pH-balanced cosmetic balanced, contain fewer irritants, suit many
variating skin types, and do not make the skin feel dehydrated directly after cleansing. Tight,
uncomfortable skin is often dehydrated and may appear shiny after cleansing, even when no sebum
is present. This is due to the taughtening and 'stripping' effect some cleaners can have on the skin.
One should discontinue use of a cleanser that upsets the balance of the skin; cleansers should work
with the skin not against it. Finding the right cleanser can involve some trial-and-error.

References

1. Lambers H, Piessens S, Bloem A, Pronk H, Finkel P (October 2006). "Natural skin surface pH is
on average below 5, which is beneficial for its resident flora". International Journal of Cosmetic
Science. 28 (5): 359–70. doi:10.1111/j.1467-2494.2006.00344.x (https://doi.org/10.1111%2Fj.
1467-2494.2006.00344.x) . PMID 18489300 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18489300) .
S2CID 25191984 (https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:25191984) .

2. Thiện Duyên (2023-11-17). "Top 5 sữa rửa mặt nam phổ biến nhất hiện nay" (https://menstaysi
mplicity.com/sua-rua-mat-nam/) . Simplicity (in Vietnamese). Archived (https://web.archive.or
g/web/20231008153336/https://menstaysimplicity.com/sua-rua-mat-nam/) from the
original on 2023-10-08.

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