I used to have a skewed idea of what ‘clean’ skin should feel like. Squeaky clean was my ultimate goal for each wash. I even went so far to use legit bar soap ( Irish Spring?) for a quick fix, especially in a late-night drunken attempt at being a good girl and washing my face/887 coats of mascara. NO GOOD. While getting dry patches from the harsh soaps, and ending up with an oily face minutes afterward. Scrubbing my skin raw with harsh granules & exfoliating my cheeks to get that squeaky clean feel was mentally fulfilling, but I now realize I was doing my skin and my clogged pores more harm than good.
DUH!
My scrub-o-riffic beauty routine was shifting my pores in to over drive, making my skin produce loads of oil to compensate for all that I scrubbed away. Now- my skin is feeling super clean and clear with my new philosophy. Clean you skin with moisturizing, SOAP-FREE, gel cleanser that gently dissolves the days makeup while maintaining balance in the skin.
I’ve been trying Cleanance Soap-Free Facial Gel Cleanser by Eau Thermale Avène and am loving what it’s doing to my skin, and my pores ( or a lack thereof). I’ve only been using for a week, an I- no joke- already notice my pores tightening and my skin feeling softer than ever.
Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Soap-Free Facial Gel Cleanser : $15
No need for a washcloth or anything! Infused with Avène Thermal Spring Water to soothe, Cucurbita pepo extact to regulate sebum secretion & Zinc/Glycerol to purify/hydrate, this gel is thicker than most, while being gentle enough to use for day and night, with a bearable light scent (!!). I always follow up with the Anti-Shine Purifying Lotion to give my pores a talkin’ to. Just shake well to mic up all of the zinc, salicylic acid, alcohol ( just a little!) and kaolin to absorb oils, sooth, decrease inflammation & give your skin a soft, clean feeling that will make everyone around you want to pinch your smooth little cheeks.
** if you’re still having problem areas, I suggest CTRL’s Spot Treatment. It’s paraben & benzoyl peroxide free, so it will keep your pH balanced & won’t dry out your skin like most spot treatments will.
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Ingredients include Cermides, to hydrate, and Salicylic Acid to heal. Completely gentle- it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin at all. Use morning and night for quick results.
Here’s to touchable soft skin, gals.
Disclosure: All products were provided for review. No monetary compensation was received for this review. All opinions belong to the author.
