You have to wash your face every day, twice a day. In the morning when you wake up to get rid of all the oily, sleep sweat and at night to get rid of the dirt and grime of the day. Sexy, I know.
It is good to keep multiple cleansers on hand because your skin will need different products at different times of the year, as well as different times of the month. Hell, I'll even say different times of the day-you may not need something as serious in the am hours, as you may need at night. Depending on your day, if you wear makeup, where you live, your skin will have different needs.
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| Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser |
Which brings me to these two guys. My current facial cleansers of the moment. Let's start first with Paula's Choice. I purchased Paula's Choice Pore Normalizing Cleanser because it has the words "pore normalizing" in the name and I am always trying to normalize my pores as well as prevent breakouts. This has a silky, gel like texture that foams up slightly. As with all PC products, this is fragrance free.
According to the website:
This cleanser gently removes excess oil,
dead skin cells, and makeup without leaving a trace. Use it day and
night to curb breakouts without dryness.
- Acne Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged Pores
- For All Skin Types
- Reduces red marks & prevents redness
According to the packaging:
- Refreshes skin without causing dryness. *Not True*
- Reduces red marks & prevents redness. *Not True*
- Dissolves pore-clogging oil & dirt. *True*
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| Paula's Choice Ingredients |
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| La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser |
I purchased this based off the great reviews I read online and the fact that there is no fragrance involved. I like the texture of this cleanser and it seems like it will take everything off including eye makeup. It is a little odd because it is a cream that turns into a translucent, oil like texture once it hits your skin. It is super gentle and I have had no issues with breakouts. Everyone should have a cleanser like this in their arsenal.
According to the website:
Gently cleanses to remove makeup, dirt and oil on face and eyes. Can be rinsed or removed with cotton or tissue. *Don't use a tissue, use a warm washcloth*
- Surfactant-free formula with Glycerin to hydrate skin
- Fresh, milky texture
- Apply in the evening to cleanse skin or remove make-up
While we are talking about creamy cleansers, side note: someone had said to me, they didn't like a certain cleanser because they didn't feel like their skin was clean. People, listen up---Your skin should not feel squeaky clean. It should not be stripped to within an inch of it's life in the cleansing process. If your skin feels squeaky clean, you've gone too far. You risk damaging your skin's acid mantle which in turn will make your acne worse and your skin dull and dry. Trust me, for the health of your skin, you want a gentle cleanser and you do not want to strip your skin of it's natural oils. Your skin should feel clean and conditioned after cleaning. It's skin, not a kitchen floor.
Ok, back to the subject at hand, my two complaints for this cleanser are as follows: First, it smells a bit plasticy. The downside of having fragrance free products is sometimes the ingredients don't smell that great. A lot of times a company will include a fragrance neutralizer so you cannot smell the stinky ingredients. Second is price, $23 for 6.76 oz. A little more than I want to spend for a cleanser. If it were 12 oz, that would be a different story.
So I will mix and match these two depending on what my skin needs. Hopefully, it will be the perfect combination. So far, so good.
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| Ingredients |
Basic explanation: cleansing twice. First cleanse, usually with a balm or oil, second cleanse with a gentle cleanser such as Toleriane Dermo. I have been using coconut oil for my first cleanse. Yes, the kind you cook with.
According to Caroline Hirons *Skin Fcking Guru*,
I am apparently doing the right thing:
Pure coconut oil is around 50% lauric acid. Lauric acid is a fatty acid
that is anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-microbial - so a good option if
you have skin problems including random breakouts/dry skin/eczema/cold
sores. It's also completely non-toxic - unlike a lot of products
recommended for those symptoms. The only other substance that high in
lauric acid is breast milk.
So there! You should jump on the coconut oil bandwagon, people! It's good stuff and works beautifully! While you're at it, you should jump on the Little Goddess bandwagon and subscribe to this rockin blog! Thanks peeps!
