Appointment, benefits and contraindications for the use of foam for washing. Overview of products for dry, oily and baby skin.
Functions of foams and gels for washing the face:
Benefits of facial cleanser:
List of contraindications:
Now on the shelves of stores a huge number of makeup removers. Don't buy the first product you see. It is worth carefully studying the composition and choosing a substance that suits your skin type.
Review of baby foams for washing:
Review of foams for washing eyes and face:
Foam cleanser review for dry skin:
Review of foams for oily skin:
Instructions for using face wash foam:
Cleansing agent of the new generation are foams for washing. The foam is more pleasant to use than ordinary soap, it penetrates deep into the pores, cleanses them, and prevents the skin from drying out and tightening. The main difference between the foam for washing and all other products is that a foaming agent is built into the bottle, and the skin is cleansed not with a concentrated product, but with a soft foam with a reduced content of surfactants.
A nice addition to this is a more economical consumption of funds. I pressed the dispenser once and got a portion of foam for a full wash. But it should be remembered that Asian manufacturers mean a slightly different means by foams. They do not embed a foaming agent. The product must be squeezed out in the palm of your hand and foamed with a special mesh.
The modern cosmetics market represents a fairly wide selection of facial cleansers. These foams differ in manufacturer, cost, and composition, which is suitable only for a certain type of skin.
The main criterion when choosing a foam cleanser should not be that the product belongs to your favorite company, not its good price, but what type of skin you are the owner of.
Rating (2019) | Prices, ₽ | A country |
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1. | from 350₽ | South Korea |
2. | from 200₽ | Russia |
3. | from 200₽ | India |
1. | from 300₽ | Russia |
2. | from 350₽ | South Korea |
3. | from 250₽ | Russia |
1. | from 230₽ | Russia |
2. | from 600₽ | France |
3. | from 800₽ | France |
1. | from 130₽ | Russia |
2. | from 170₽ | Russia |
Oily skin is characterized by an increased secretion of sebaceous secretion, which is why it constantly shines and shines. Enlarged pores are clearly visible on it, which can become clogged with dust, cosmetic residues and fat. Constant and meticulous care is needed to avoid problems. For washing, you need to choose products with a maximum cleansing effect. But the product should not cleanse the skin “to a squeak”, because. this will provoke even more sebum production. And in the end it will lead to the opposite effect: the more we clean the face of fat, the more it begins to shine.
So cleansing should be effective, but delicate. The product chosen for washing should eliminate impurities, but not disturb the water and fat balance of the skin. Such foams for washing are presented below.
The third place in the ranking of the best foams for washing is received by the Indian refreshing foam Himalaya Herbals Shine control is not accidental. Cosmetics of this brand has long captured the hearts, or rather the faces of our compatriots. An excellent combination of price and quality makes this cosmetics more and more popular.
The tool is addressed to owners of oily skin. It cleanses the skin well, but is not intended for washing off cosmetics. Also, do not wash her makeup from her eyes. After using the foam, there is a feeling of cleanliness and freshness. The foam is soft and comfortable, the skin does not dry or tighten, does not cause irritation. It has a strong cosmetic scent, which can be a bit of an annoyance for those with a very sensitive sense of smell.
The composition of the foam contains extracts of lemon and honey. These components contribute to the formation of a thin protective layer on the surface of the skin, which plays a sealing role - it does not allow moisture to evaporate, protecting the skin from the appearance of premature wrinkles. And also increase its elasticity, eliminate oily sheen and make the skin soft and tender.
The foam does not contain soap and is suitable for daily use.
The tool is in a can with a dispenser that converts the liquid from the can into a thick and rich foam. The spray can is made of transparent plastic, which is very convenient for monitoring the flow of funds.
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Himalaya Herbals Refreshing Cleanser Glitter Control
The second place is occupied by a Russian-made facial wash. Recently, the cosmetics brand Natura Siberica has an increasing number of fans. Foam for washing "Natura Siberica Cleansing Perfect Skin" is no exception and is in great demand.
The product comes in a transparent plastic bottle with a capacity of 150 ml. The bottle is equipped with a foam dispenser. It is very easy and convenient to use it. One press is enough for a normal wash. The color of the product in the bottle is turquoise, while the foam itself is snow-white.
The foam is very light and pleasant, gently lays on the skin, rinses off well. Perfectly cleanses the skin, but does not dry or tighten it. After washing, the skin becomes fresh and well-groomed. The tool narrows the pores, prevents the appearance of black spots and eliminates inflammation. The scent is light and unobtrusive. It is felt only during washing, does not remain on the skin for a long time.
The composition of the foam includes mainly natural ingredients (including vegetable origin). There are a small number of chemical compounds, but their concentration is small and they are not aggressive.
White clay (kaolin) acts as a bactericidal agent. It relieves irritation, quickly heals wounds, tightens pores and absorbs excess fat.
Extracts of blueberries, Chinese magnolia vine, volcanic blueberries, northern linnaea enrich the foam with vitamins C, PP, K, and also add a "collection" of acids and tannins. As a result, the tool acquires a number of remarkable properties. Namely: it strengthens blood vessels and tones the skin, smoothes wrinkles and prevents the formation of new ones, protects the skin from the harmful effects of external factors.
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Natura Siberica Cleansing Foam Perfect Skin
The first place rightfully belongs to Korean foam. Like all cosmetics in this series, the foam has a lot of advantages, and its price is quite democratic.
This product has a white color, a thick pasty consistency, a pronounced lemon-orange smell.
Foam created specifically for oily skin. Due to the presence of citron extract in its composition, it regulates the hydro-lipid balance of the skin. Because of this, its greasing is reduced and oily sheen is eliminated. The high content of vitamin C protects the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals, inhibits the synthesis of melanin. Due to this, existing pigment spots are lightened and new ones do not appear, and the skin becomes brighter and fresher.
The foam is packaged in tubes without a dispenser and a foaming agent. To use, you need to squeeze out a small “sausage” of the product and lather it manually or with the help of a special mesh, apply it on the skin of the face and massage lightly. Then rinse off with warm water.
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Holika Holika Daily Garden Cleansing Foam Citron Fresh
Dry skin often suffers from dehydration, lack of shine, low fat content. It is easily weathered, very sensitive to cold and sunlight, and as a result, premature aging. To avoid unpleasant sensations and prolong youth and health of such skin, it is necessary to carefully choose cosmetics, including cleansers.
Cosmetic products of the "Bark" series are therapeutic and prophylactic pharmacy cosmetics. It is recommended for face, body and hair care at home. When creating cosmetics of this brand, the main factors that are paid attention to are: a scientific approach to the development of recipes, modern technologies and the use of high quality ingredients. It is important that the safety and quality of many products are confirmed by clinical studies. All this makes the Kora brand cosmetics popular and in demand. In our ranking, facial wash from the company "Kora" takes 3rd place.
The manufacturer recommends a cleanser for dry, sensitive and mature skin. It effectively cleanses the skin not only from impurities, but also from makeup. Moreover, it can be used to remove makeup from the eyes. The foam does not injure or dry out the skin, it has a softening and regenerating effect.
The main active ingredients of the product are Panthenol, inulin, mint, lingonberry leaf, dandelion, parsley, horsetail. Inulin and panthenol have a powerful moisturizing effect, allow you to compensate for the loss of nutrients in the skin and promote skin regeneration, as well as reduce irritation.
Phyto-components in the foam tone and soothe the skin, stimulate metabolic processes in the skin. As a result, the skin acquires freshness and healthy color.
The product is in a bottle of a pink-raspberry color characteristic of Kora cosmetics. There is a pump, it is also a dispenser. The foam turns out to be lush white and with a pleasant citrus aroma. The action of the foam is soft and pleasant.
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Kora mousse for washing sensitive and dry skin
Another Korean cosmetic may be useful for women with dry skin. We put him in second place.
The foam is packed in a soft tube with an opening lid. It does not have a dosing pump. Therefore, it is necessary to independently squeeze out and foam the product between the fingers or with a special mesh. This foam differs from all the others in that for washing it is necessary to squeeze out a very small portion (even a pea can turn out to be a lot). It turns out a whole cloud of thick and persistent foam. The color of the foam is white, the smell is pleasant and light. It is difficult to say what exactly the foam smells like. Most likely, it is the smell of herbs and freshness.
The composition of the foam can not be called ideal. It contains synthetic fillers, but they are not aggressive towards the skin. The main active ingredient of the foam is aloe vera extract. It eliminates irritations that are inevitable for sensitive skin, heals wounds, eliminates inflammation and has a calming effect on the skin.
The manufacturer does not recommend using eye make-up remover. If the product gets into the eyes, it causes irritation of the mucous membrane. Therefore, this tool can not be used to remove makeup from the eyes.
With its main task - to clean the skin of the face from impurities and makeup residues, the foam does a good job. No discomfort or discomfort after washing with foam remains. It does not dry out the skin, does not tighten it, does not cause irritation.
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Tony Moly Aloe Vera Cleansing Foam
The LIBREDERM brand appeared on the domestic market only a few years ago, but it is already successfully competing with the old-timers of pharmacy cosmetics. This cosmetics combines the best developments and achievements of cosmetology and pharmacology. Cosmetics developers put the effectiveness, quality and safety of their product at the forefront. And these are not empty words. Clinical studies and repeated testing of products confirm them. These facts, as well as numerous positive reviews about the product, give the right to put Librederm Panthenol Cleansing Foam in the first place in the ranking.
The manufacturer indicates that the Panthenol foam cleanser is suitable for removing make-up and facial skin care. It has a moisturizing effect, stimulates the process of natural skin renewal, improves its appearance. The foam does not irritate the mucous membrane of the eyes. It is based on mild detergent components of oatmeal and contains a high concentration of Panthenol. It is this component that has a moisturizing, healing and smoothing effect, stimulating the natural renewal of the skin. These properties make the foam indispensable for sensitive skin prone to the appearance of various imperfections.
The foam is in a white plastic bottle equipped with a foaming agent. Some inconvenience is caused by the fact that the bottle is not transparent - you can not see the level of the product. The foaming agent gives out a portion of the foam, sufficient for one wash. The quality of the foam is high. The foam is rich and thick with a pleasant fresh smell. It fits easily on the face and does not cause any discomfort. After washing, the face remains clean and soft.
The composition of the foam is quite good. Of the components that should alert, we can name the preservative methylisothiazolinone. This preservative belongs to hazard class 7. It is capable of causing allergic reactions. However, it is not recommended to use it only in indelible products. Since the foam is washed off the face and contacts the skin for a very short time, and the concentration of this substance is scanty, its negative effect is minimized. By the way, in the USA this preservative is used without restrictions.
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Librederm foam cleanser Panthenol
For many lovers of pharmacy cosmetics, AVENE products are revered and loved. The reason is quite clear - French quality has always been and remains at its best, and AVENE cosmetics still help to fight many skin imperfections. In our rating "Cleansing foam for the face and area around the eyes AVENE" took a worthy third place.
Foam specially designed for normal and combination skin. It is designed to remove impurities, makeup and excess sebum. The foam is very gentle and weightless, but at the same time dense and thick. It is easy to apply, perfectly cleanses and rinses off easily, leaving a feeling of freshness on the face. The foam has a pleasant aroma, which seems strong when uncorking the bottle, but when using the product does not cause negative sensations.
The foam copes with its task of removing dirt and oily sheen perfectly, removes ordinary makeup, if it gets into the eyes, it does not irritate them. To remove waterproof cosmetics, you still need to use special products, and only the remnants of such cosmetics are well removed with foam.
The product is in a dense opaque plastic bottle, equipped with a pump dispenser and a matte lid. The dispenser gives out a large amount of foam, which is calmly enough to cleanse the entire face.
The composition of the foam is quite small. The active ingredients are thermal water and glutamic acid. Together, these components relieve irritation, regulate sebum production and soothe the skin.
The only thing that can confuse in the composition is the presence of Disodium EDTA. The substance is considered hazardous. May cause respiratory and skin irritation. But this only happens if the substance is swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed into the skin. The foam contains a small concentration of this substance, besides, the foam is washed off and stays in contact with the skin for a short time. Therefore, the presence of this component in the composition of the foam can be considered non-critical.
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AVENE facial & eye cleansing foam
Vichy products meet high international standards, including Russian safety standards. This fact is well known and appreciated by fans of cosmetics of this brand. Vichy cleansing foam Purete Thermale is no exception and takes second place in our ranking.
The manufacturer promises that the foam gently cleanses the skin of impurities without disturbing the natural protective barrier of the skin, restores its natural radiance and is suitable for removing makeup. Active microparticles, melting on the surface of the face, smooth and eliminate uneven skin. Suitable for all skin types.
The product is in a beautiful transparent bottle, now in the color of a sea wave (the bottle used to be crimson). There is a convenient foaming dispenser that converts a liquid substance from a can into a thick, fine foam. Foam is easily applied to the skin and rinses well. The skin does not dry out and does not tighten. There is a pleasant fresh scent.
The main active ingredients of the foam are VICHY SPA thermal water with soothing, firming and regenerating properties. As well as Shea tree extract. Thermal water is not just pure water. This special water, which is formed in the bowels of the Auvergne volcano at a temperature of 140 degrees. Natural minerals are dissolved in it, due to which it acquires miraculous properties. By the way, back in 1848 this miracle water was officially recognized as a national treasure of France.
The composition of the foam contains synthetic components that can cause resentment among ardent fans of natural cosmetics. But before joining their group, one must still listen to the opinion of experts. And they claim that in everything. Vichy brand cosmetics, including cleansing foam, do not contain harmful and dangerous components. All components are carefully tested under the supervision of dermatologists.
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Vichy Brightening Cleansing Foam Purete Thermale
This cosmetic product is ranked first in the ranking of the best universal facial cleansers. A lot of cosmetics users like the wonderful combination of high quality with a fairly low price.
Foam has a number of qualities that make it an indispensable assistant in the fight against skin pollution. It has a light and soft texture, which is easily distributed over the surface of the face, cleans the pores both from the outside and from the inside. It does not have a pronounced smell and coloring components in its composition. Suitable for any skin type. Does not leave a feeling of tightness or tension on the skin. It has the ability to penetrate deep into the dermis, increasing its tone and elasticity. The foam was created to remove impurities such as street dust, skin waste products, but it is not suitable for removing persistent makeup.
The composition of the Librederm foam is enriched with hyaluronic acid. It is a valuable moisturizing component that retains moisture between skin cells. The organic hyaluronic acid contained in the foam is related to the one that is formed in the human body, so it practically does not cause allergic reactions and irritations.
The foam also contains hydrogenated castor oil, urea, which relieves inflammation, and citric acid, which improves skin color.
The tool is in a cylinder equipped with a dispenser, it is also a foaming agent. Two clicks on it is enough to treat the face, neck and décolleté. The foam is of good quality. It is evenly distributed, does not melt and does not turn into water.
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Librederm Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam
There is an opinion among users of cosmetics that a “washer” is the last resort worth spending money on, ordering or bringing it from abroad and waiting for delivery for a long time. You can just look at the nearest store and choose a suitable and inexpensive tool for yourself. If only this tool qualitatively performed its main function and could not harm health. Such tools do exist, and we will talk about the best of them.
This foam is 99.5% vegetable based. Does not contain parabens, silicones, SLS and SLES. The active ingredients are organic almond oil, aloe vera extract and hyaluronic acid.
The foam is in a convenient bottle with a dispenser. It lays pleasantly on the face and does not cause negative sensations either during washing or after it. The smell is unobtrusive and pleasant. The product leaves the face fresh and clean, does not cause dryness, irritation and does not clog pores. However, with make-up, especially waterproof, this foam can not cope.
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EO Laboratorie Cleansing Foam Moisturizing
The first place among inexpensive and high-quality products rightfully belongs to the foam from Agafya's grandmother. The manufacturer says that this foam was created according to the recipe of the Siberian herbalist Agafya. It gives the skin a natural glow and improves its tone. The foam gently cleanses and moisturizes the skin, cloudberry extract and oxygen complex remove toxins and nourish with vitamins.
The composition contains the following active ingredients. Cloudberry extract. It contains a huge amount of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect against the harmful effects of the external environment. White lily flower water protects and soothes the skin. And the oxygen complex normalizes cellular metabolism in the skin. There are no components harmful to the skin in the composition of the foam.
The product is packaged in a transparent plastic bottle, in which the contents are clearly visible - an orange liquid. The bottle has a built-in dispenser that converts the liquid into foam. The smell of the foam is very bright, but not everyone likes such a strong smell.
The foam is pleasant to use, it does not irritate the skin and after it there is no allergy. It removes make-up quite well, but it does not remove waterproof make-up.
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Grandmother Agafya's recipes airy cloudberry cleanser
So, we looked at the best foam cleansers, trying to indicate what type of skin this or that product is suitable for. But it is up to you to choose the best tool for yourself. After all, only you know your face and your skin thoroughly. Only you know what scents you like and how you tolerate different ingredients. Therefore, the final decision is always yours.
Facial foam is a light cleanser suitable for all skin types, especially for oily or problem skin. It not only has a good effect on inflammation and acne, but is also able to even out skin tone and rid its deep layers of impurities accumulated during the day - dust and makeup.
The main difference between facial foam and mousse, gel or other cleanser is its gentle, non-traumatic formula. Initially, the product is a pearlescent gel for washing, viscous in consistency. But when it comes into contact with water, the foam begins to actively lather - if you lather your face without additional means, it turns out to be thick, if with the help of a sponge or cognac - it is really soapy, airy and light.
Also, the foam is very economical - for one wash you need only an amount of a pea, and if you use a jar for whipping foam or a sponge - a total of less.
The foam is designed for high-quality deep and at the same time non-traumatic facial skin care. It is an excellent remedy for both teenagers and those with mature skin, suitable even for men.
The foam penetrates into the deep layers of the skin and, what is very important, does not injure, it is very gentle, but actively cleanses the pores and prevents the formation of new inflammations.
The tool is able to cleanse the skin of makeup and impurities, maintains the water balance of the skin and washes away dust. Due to deep penetration into the dermis, it exfoliates dead skin and unhealthy skin particles.
Facial cleansers are divided into several types depending on their purpose. Of course, it is quite logical that foams are divided into those suitable for different skin types: oily, mixed (combination), dry, sensitive, problematic and normal. However, one way or another, any type of dermis needs something specific. That is why, in addition, cleansers, whether it be gel, foam or mousse, are divided according to their functionality into:
Also, foams are divided by consistency.
The higher in the list of ingredients a component is located, the greater its amount is contained in the composition. As a rule, the first positions in the list are water (thermal or mineral, water-based products are the most common) and various lathering substances, as well as extracts - green tea, chamomile, milk.
Further, the composition differs from the purpose of the foam. In products for mature skin, placenta, hyaluronic acid can quite deservedly be present, snail foams with pantohematogen or coenzyme Q10 are especially popular.
In foam against pimples and acne and for problem skin there will be various essential oils (tea tree, mint, citrus, coniferous, rosemary, since they have both drying and tonic, healing effects), aloe, salicylic acid, yeast with sulfur, zinc, charcoal or activated charcoal. Very effective means with acids - alpha and beta hydro-acids. Listed as AHA and BHA.
Remember that acid products are used only in winter, as they are incompatible with the active sun. Foam with hyaluronic acid does not apply.
For dry sensitive or thin facial skin suitable chamomile and milk foam, coconut, with rice bran, lactoferrin, bamboo and volcanic ash, which does not cause allergies. Blueberry or grape foam perfectly moisturizes any type of skin, egg foam is also virtually universal.
The composition of the foam should not include aggressive silicones (sulfates) and parabens - natives of the chemical industry, characterized in that they, accumulating in the deep layers of the skin, clog pores, prevent the penetration of oxygen and provoke new inflammations.
The compositions are referred to as SLS and Paraben, and the most dangerous of them are Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laryl Sulfate. Parabens are extremely rare in facial products. Mineral oil, derived from petroleum refining, acts similarly to silicones and is referred to as Mineral Oil. Fragrances (parfum) in foams, as a rule, are at the end of the composition and do not carry much harm. An interesting feature is that if there is an asterisk (*) after the word parfum, it means that it is a fragrance of natural production, below is a description of the essential oils that make up its composition. On the packaging of natural foam should be written "without sulfates, parabens and silicones."
Like any remedy, even such a gentle one has its negative properties. For example:
Of the useful properties of foams, the main ones can be distinguished:
Firm Nivea there are two very similar means - Aqua Effect Refreshing Mousse for Normal Skin and Cleansing Foam suitable for dry and sensitive skin. The cost of each is about 200-300 rubles.
Foam for washing Avon "Cleansing Nutra Effects" contains soap nut extract, which is its main advantage - it means that the product does not contain parabens, silicones and soap. Suitable for combination and oily as well as sensitive skin. The cost is about 300 rubles for 150 ml.
Teana Introduces Exclusive Foam with Lactoferrin and Heather Extract suitable for gentle cleansing of oily, combination and problem skin. This remedy is exclusive because of its main ingredient - lactoferrin. It is a protein with a very strong bactericidal property. It costs within 500 rubles.
Penka "KAO Biore Foaming Face Wash Marshmallow Whip" costs about 700 rubles and really looks and smells like marshmallows. The line includes three products for different dermis: foam with a floral aroma for normal and combination skin (pink), against acne (green) and honey for dry skin (yellow).
Doliva Mild schaumendes washgel costs only 200 rubles, and has a simply amazing effect. It is made in Germany according to all European standards and does not contain harmful preservatives.
From luxury cosmetics can be distinguished La Roche-Posay Micellar Cleansing Foam. The main difference is that it simultaneously removes makeup and moisturizes the skin. After use, the face is smooth and soft, and the skin is elastic.
Mousse for washing from the French brand "Avene Mousse Nettoyante" actually has the consistency of foam. It is suitable for sensitive skin of the face and the area around the eyes, as well as for oily and combination skin. A real universal remedy worth within a thousand rubles.
If we talk about Korean foams, then you should pay attention to the firms Holika Holika, Tony Moly, Secret Kay, Missha and Mizon.
Foam is not necessarily the brainchild of Japanese, Korean or European manufacturers. And domestic ones have a couple of products that you will like.
For example, the brand "One Hundred Recipes for Beauty" has a foam called "Moisturizing and Freshness". It is enriched with grape extract, aloe and black tea. Designed for any skin type, and costs about 60 rubles. The firm stands out "Bark" with your phyto gel foam.
"Evisent" is a facial foam with yeast and sulfur, suitable for oily and problematic skin. It does not contain aggressive detergent components, it costs about 200 rubles per 160 ml.
"Clean line" produces foam with chamomile extract for any skin, and the soap company Spivak- Foams with lavender and tea tree.
See the following video for an overview of facial cleansers.
The process of selecting cosmetics is individual and often causes certain difficulties. There are several "whales", focusing on which you can choose almost any face product, including foam.
It is not necessary to buy a ready-made facial wash, you can try to make it yourself. To do this, you will need a soap base, distilled water, base oil and a couple of drops of any essential oil (for dry skin, it is better to use lavender, rose, tangerine or lemon, for oily or problematic - rosemary, mint, lemon or fir), as well as bee wax.
The ingredients (with the exception of the essential oil) are thoroughly mixed and placed in a water bath. Next, the product must be whipped with a mixer into a light foam, while adding esters three to four drops each. The finished foam is placed in a glass container and sent to a cool dark place.
See the video below for how to make your own face wash.
There are several ways to use this tool. The first is traditional European. In this case, you need to take a drop of foam, lather it a little in the palms of your hands and apply it on wet face skin. The foam is thick and dense. It is believed that this option is not suitable for oily and combination skin, since the active substances do not penetrate deep enough into the skin.
For the second, safer option, you will need a silicone sponge, foam mesh or cognac sponge. You will need to take the same pea of the product and beat it well into foam on a wet sponge / mesh, apply to pre-moistened skin and, moving along the massage lines from the center of the face to the periphery, cleanse the skin, then rinse off the foam.
According to the rules of this system, you need to spend four minutes removing makeup with oil, two minutes with whipped foam, and again four minutes washing your face with cool water to close pores and tone the dermis.
How many jars, bottles, cans, bottles and tubes are on the shelf in the bathroom or on the woman's dressing table? They themselves cannot answer this question. But men have only one, less often a couple of face care products. Cream or shaving cream and cologne.
And who would have thought that it was shaving foam that could be used by the weaker sex. And it's for the face. It is no longer possible to find out which of the women first came up with the idea to try to fight black spots on the skin with the help of a male cosmetic product, but it is quite appropriate to state the fact that this woman discovered a new and quite effective way.
There may be other components in the composition, but they are more for solidity
To make it clear why this remedy, designed and developed exclusively for men, has a beneficial effect on women's skin, and in order to remove unnecessary and completely unfounded fears, it is worth starting with the components. Firstly, men's skin also does not tolerate all sorts of various artificial chemical compounds, and therefore the developers tried to cram only natural ingredients into the shaving foam. Secondly, there is no particular difference in these components for men and women and cannot be.
It’s worth starting with threatening names that are actually no more harmful than ordinary salt.
How does baking soda affect the skin?
To say that soda cleanses is to downplay its role, which is not good enough. Some hurried people, having read up to this point, will rush to rub their face with baking soda and naturally erase it to holes. So it's worth explaining.
Soda very quickly removes the top layer of the skin, which serves on the one hand as protection, and on the other as some kind of obstacle to the release of harmful substances.
And the last property of soda: you can call it regenerating. But it does not appear because sodium bicarbonate itself is involved in this process. He simply stimulates it by destroying that very first protective layer.
The effect, as you can understand, is very positive and almost lightning fast. However, it does not have a long-term effect. Maximum 2-3 days.
Listen to the sensations when applying such a mask
And again, those beauties who are eager to try this “magic” remedy will have to slow down a little.
The fact is that all of the above components are very, so to speak, masculine. They act effectively, quickly, but HARD. Especially if they are combined in a scrub or face mask. Therefore, you should strictly adhere to proven recipes, observe proportions and carefully monitor your feelings.
Easy face mask recipe
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda quickly into a small amount of shaving cream. Apply with fingers to problem areas with blackheads. Wait 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water, then wash with cold.
For 2 tablespoons of shaving foam, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of finely ground salt. Apply without massaging movements on the face for 10 minutes. Wash in the same way.
Making a mask with shaving foam and baking soda
Separate the egg white from the yolk, add the same amount of shaving foam and a teaspoon of baking soda. Massage the face in problem areas for 10-15 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
Half a teaspoon of soda, a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. Mix with a small amount of shaving foam. Apply to face for no more than 15 minutes. Rinse first with warm and then cold water.
Making a face scrub
Add the same amount of lemon juice to a teaspoon of soda and wait until the soda is extinguished. If the mixture is too thick, thin with a little water. Apply to problem areas with an abundance of black dots, massage for 2-3 minutes. Wipe your face with a damp cloth and apply a thick layer of shaving foam. Wash off with warm water after 5 minutes.
Follow the simple rules for applying such a mask
There are some specifics that should be observed.
That, perhaps, is all that can be said about this unusual face care product. Of course, these are just the basic rules and just a few recipes. But they have been tested, and experiments with such active substances are not always a justified risk. Beauty is undoubtedly important, but health is more important.
I gave up cleansing facial cleansers about five years ago. And although they shouted from the TV screens: “Do you have oily skin? Enlarged pores? Rashes? All you need to do is cleanse your skin deeply and thoroughly, and problems will melt like sebum under the action of our “vigorous” foams! This I exaggerate, of course. Although there is still some truth to this. In this post, we’ll figure out why the owners of oily skin should pay special attention to the composition of cleansing foams, whether there are soft foams for make-up removal and analyze the compositions of the most popular foams, the names of which you wrote to me in the Greenwashing project.
Not needed. Needed. This question is difficult to answer unambiguously. Rather, foams with strong surfactants that dry the skin are not needed. It doesn't matter if you have dry skin or not. If your skin is dry, tensides will make it even drier. If the skin is oily, then such foams will remove sebum, but since strong tensides, for example, SLS remove much more of this protective lubricant than necessary, the skin in a panic begins to produce even more sebum. The skin quickly becomes oily, shiny, the sebaceous glands become clogged and inflamed.
In addition, if foams with strong tensides, then it is unlikely to be suitable for "fat-free night care", which formed the philosophy of care for brands such as Dr. Hauschka or Martina Gebhard, and which I recommend wholeheartedly to all owners and owners of oily problem skin prone to inflammation. I wrote more about this care in the article "" and a little in the article "".
For this post, I have selected the following cleansing facial cleansers:
I analyzed the composition of the foams and gave them marks. What I paid attention to in the test:
The content of these ingredients influenced the rating, although for the fragrance content ( perfume) I did not lower the rating, because it is never clear what is hidden behind this word. The manufacturer is not obliged to disclose the "secret of the company". But in 99% the rule applies - if only the word is indicated perfume, the product most likely has a synthetic fragrance, if after the word there is *, and at the end of the list of ingredients the individual components of essential oils are indicated, for example, Linalool, Citral, etc., then behind the word perfume hiding a complex of essential oils. We click on the picture.
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