I know it’s a race for time in the morning as you get ready. The morning skin care routine seems like another chore and another snooze means finding another way to cut corners. I often hear that it seem more expedient to wash your face in the shower with that bar of soap that sits on the ledge, than putting a pump of your face wash on, but this seemingly time saving device is a harsh decision.
Your facial skin has an exact PH level that keeps the moisture content and acidity in balance. That balance is your acid mantel. Using the correct cleanser, one at a good PH level, will keep the skin in balance reducing irritation, dryness, and break-outs. It’s important to keep the face clean so that your product penetrates well and oil and debris doesn’t build up and create bacteria, but you don’t want to strip the skin of its natural moisture content. This can cause pre-mature aging, irritation, clogged pores, and wrinkles.
Bar soaps are made for getting rid of the grease and grime. They contain harsh chemicals that strip the skin. Quite often we need to apply hand lotion after using these soaps because they are so drying. Just think of what this will do to the delicate PH of the face!
Another thing to think about is you see that soap scum in your shower? Well that’s a film from the low PH soap you’re using! The body really deserves better so think about a gentle gel body wash that’s PH balanced for the skin. You’re skin will thank you, and you’ll clean your shower a lot less.
So what cleanser is right for you? If you’ve seen me then you have the correct cleanser. If you haven’t my go to for every skin type is an oil cleanser or gentle cleanser. Not only will it keep the skin clean and balanced, but it will won’t strip it either.
Finally, why not put your facial cleanser in the shower? That way you never even look at that bar of gross soap? If the shower is too far from the sink you wash your face in at night (and yes night time washing is just as vital as morning!) why not buy another facial cleanser for each place? Most cleansers have a two year shelf life once opened, so if you’re using them both AM/PM they won’t go bad and your skin will thank you.