Finding the path to healthier, smoother, younger looking skin
Dishin’ about the best soaps and Cleansers for your skin type
Soaps and body washes are a very important part of your skin care as it’s the starting point of your beauty routine. However finding the cleanser that’s right for you and your skin type sure isn’t easy.
Do you go with creamy washes, glycerin soaps, cleansers with salicylic acid? Here are the top recommendations for every type of (hopefully UV protected) skin under the sun and why they’re fitting for your skin-type (in case you want to do some experimenting of your own
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- Dry/Sensitive Skin: Dove soap/body wash is the clear winner here. This extremely gentle, unscented formula doesn’t irritate or dry out your skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth all day. However because it is great at hydrating and moisturizing, Dove is not recommended for oily or acne prone skin types.
- Oily/Acne-Prone Skin: Glycerin soaps and “clean-rinsing” cleansers medicated with salicylic acid can help prevent and treat body acne. Highly recommended by dermatologists, Phisoderm’s Anti-Blemish Body Wash helps keep blackheads, blemishes, oil and blotches under control while at the same time, it contains aloe vera and chamomile to help heal your skin without leaving it smelling like a medicine cabinet.
- Combination Skin: You want something that can both combat oil and blemishes but also something sensitive enough to prevent irritation and drying. Go for a clean-rinsing formula containing salicylic acid (clears oil and acne without clogging pores) that contains moisturizers for sensitive skin, like Neutrogena’s Body Clear Body Wash.
- Mature: Until this year, all anti-aging cleansers were made for the face, leaving your body’s skin there to fend for itself. Although still relatively new, Olay’s Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging body wash was introduced as a solution to this problem. This product is designed to improve your skin’s elasticity by depositing anti-aging lipid and fully moisturizing your skin without leaving it feeling greasy and coated.
- Normal Skin: The world is your oyster. Experiment with whatever you’d like. You have the luxury of finding a fragrance you actually like.