The best face wash for your Skin Type

• May 21, 2021

Well Beauties, you are skin care experts by now aren’t you? You know everything about a good skin care routine, you know which products to use in which order 🧴💦💋👁️

But let’s try something. Look in the mirror right now and tell us: does your skin look as beautiful as you expect it to be? If it’s not glowing and flawless even though you’re cleansing, hydrating, and priming, then you could be doing something wrong.

More specifically, you could be using the wrong facial cleanser.

As any good skin care routine starts with a good facial cleanser, we asked Dr. Costi to help us list the best products for every skin type and how to use them.

 

FOR DRY SKIN 🦋

“When you have dry skin you should stick with a gentle cleansing option, like a cream cleanser” says Dr. Costi. “You don’t want to use something that’s going to strip your skin of too much moisture.”

Recommended product: Find a product that is formulated to nourish skin and boost radiance while gently exfoliating and removing all traces of impurities and makeup.

How to use it: Moisten face then lather the cleanser in wet hands. Avoiding the delicate eye area, massage onto skin and create a rich, soft lather. Rinse thoroughly.

 

FOR OILY SKIN 💦

“If your face starts to look shiny through the day, then you need to use the correct cleanser to help reduce shine” as per Dr. Costi.

Recommended product: A micellar water formulated for oily skin will be gentle on your skin while removing makeup, dirt, and excess oil. Your face will look purified and shine-free, no rinsing or rubbing required.

How to use it: Saturate a cotton pad with the micellar water and gently wipe over your face until your skin is completely clean. There’s no need to rinse your face afterward.

 

FOR COMBINATION SKIN 🌞

When you have combination skin, you might struggle with various skin issues. So according to Dr. Costi, it’s best to stick with a facial cleanser that suits all skin types.

Recommended product: A foaming gel cleanser can be perfect for your, helping to lift dirt and impurities off skin’s surface without drying it out.

How to use it: After wetting your face and hands with lukewarm water, lather the cleanser gently until it foams and massage your face with a gentle circular motion.  Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

 

FOR SENSITIVE SKIN 🌸

When your skin is sensitive, anything could irritate it. Dr. Costi recommends looking for a cleanser free of alcohol, oil, soap and other harsh ingredients.

Recommended product: A micellar water for sensitive skin is your best option to refresh, cleanse and softly hydrate your face. Look for formulas with micelle molecules that act as an emulsifying agent, to surround and lift away impurities and makeup with no rinsing or harsh rubbing.

How to use it: Since it’s gentle, you can use it on your face, lips, and eyes. For your eyes: saturate a cotton pad with the micellar water and hold it over closed eyes for a few seconds before wiping. For your face: gently wipe the pad across your face.

 

FOR DULL SKIN ✨

If your skin is lacking in the glow department, then you need an extra push.

Recommended product: As per Dr. Costi, a detox cleanser with charcoal will immediately reveal brighter skin.

Your face is purified of dirt, oil, and pollution and left looking revitalized with a fresh glow.

How to use it: Gently massaging the product onto your face with circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Make sure to completely rinse it off.

 

FOR MATURE SKIN 🌼

“When skin matures, we can notice a loss of moisture and natural oils, which results in a dry complexion. What you want to do is keep it supple” advises Dr. Costi.

Recommended product: Look for a daily use product that will nourish and hydrate while gently removing all traces of makeup without over-drying skin.

How to use it: Lather the facial cleanser into your wet hands and gently massage your face, making sure to avoid your delicate eye area.

 

FOR MEN 😎

Hey handsome! Your skin especially needs lots of love to avoid clogged pores from sweat, dirt and pollution.

Recommended product: Dr. Costi recommends a gel cleanser with charcoal to help clean all kinds of dirt on the skin’s surface. This will also help you to avoid feeling sticky especially in summer.

How to use it: Apply the facial cleanser twice a day to wet skin, focusing on the forehead, nose, and chin, since these areas tend to get oilier than the rest of your face.

Mirror mirror on the wall, now tell us, who’s got the fairest face of all? We do. 🥰