All About Cleansers
Spring Cleaning: All About Cleansers
As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, it's the perfect time to re-evaluate the cleansers in your skincare routine. Spring cleaning is not only a great way to freshen up your space–it’s also a great way to freshen up your face! Winter often leaves us with dry or lackluster skin, yearning for a reprieve from those long cold months. Read on to understand exactly why your skin might be craving a spring clean up–no feather duster required!
Switching up your cleanser in the Spring can be important for a few reasons:
Seasonal transition from winter to spring: As the weather changes from winter to spring, your skin may experience fluctuations in its moisture levels and oil production. Winter weather can be harsh on the skin, causing dryness and dehydration, while spring weather tends to be more humid, which can lead to increased oil production. Changing your cleanser to one that is better suited to your skin's needs during this transition period can help ensure that your skin stays balanced and healthy.
Sun exposure: With the arrival of spring, you may start spending more time outdoors, which can lead to increased sun exposure. If you are using a cleanser that contains active ingredients, such as alpha or beta hydroxy acids, you may need to alternate that with a more gentle cleanser to avoid irritation or sensitivity caused by sun exposure.
Spring allergies: Many people experience seasonal allergies in the spring, which can cause inflammation and redness in the skin. Switching to a cleanser that is formulated to soothe and calm the skin can help comfort the skin and minimize these symptoms.
Now that you understand the why of switching up cleansers, let’s dive into some Esthetician approved choices for your best spring cleanser yet.
Lira Clinical MYSTIQ Illuminating Cleanser
Always a fan favorite, this luxurious creamy cleanser is especially great for aging skin prone to dryness and dullness. Offering both hydration and brightening benefits, its powerful blend of natural botanicals work synergistically to plump and illuminate the complexion. Look for ingredient superstars in this formula, including licorice root, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. You won’t be disappointed in that post cleanse glow.
Pro Tip: Enhance your dewy glow after using this cleanser by massaging a few drops of the Lira MYSTIQ Illuminating Beauty Oil into your skin.
Sorella Apothecary Orange You Jelly Cleanser
Are you blessed with normal skin that just needs a pick me up? This natural jelly cleanser has a yummy scent thanks to orange blossom water, lathers up nicely, and brings balance to all skin types. Honey, green tea, neem leaf, and turmeric root extract provide the skin with ample hydration, protective antioxidants, and clarity for a more even tone. It cleans the skin gently but effectively, and will leave you with a fresh, bright complexion that is ready to take on all of your Spring festivities.
Pro Tip: Perform a double cleanse in the evening to make sure you’ve thoroughly removed sunscreen, makeup, sweat, and pollution from the day.
Revision Skincare Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Whether you’re suffering from seasonal allergies, eczema flares, or your skin is just plain dry and irritated, find relief in this gentle and creamy cleanser. It touts a fragrance free formula, no artificial colors, and seriously soothes angry skin. Apple amino acids, red and brown algae extracts, and bisabolol (derived from German chamomile) work together in this formula to cleanse thoroughly while protecting the skin’s delicate microbiome. It’s also a great option for any post procedure care after resurfacing treatments like chemical peels or IPL facials.
Pro Tip: Apply to dry skin and massage gently yet thoroughly for a couple of minutes. Remove with a clean, cool, damp cloth for the ultimate soothing experience.
Carter+Jane The Everything Oil Neroli Cleanser
Look to this magical cleansing oil for a simple yet luxurious experience like no other. It’s truly designed to simplify your routine while providing the skin with major benefits. Inspired by the fruits of Morocco, it contains USDA-certified organic, sustainably-sourced, cold-pressed prickly pear seed oil, along with the brand's proprietary A3 concentrate. Aloe, avocado oil, and almond oil enhance the properties of the prickly pear seed oil, and the result is an exotic oil cleanser that evens out skin tone, provides superior antioxidant protection, and calms hormonal skin.
Pro Tip: If you’re ready to streamline your routine, use this as a cleanser, serum, moisturizer, hair oil, and cuticle treatment.
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Polish
If you’re searching for a weekly scrub to smooth away your dull winter skin and get you Spring Break ready, this is your pick. The light, foamy gel contains eco-friendly “beads” made up of cellulose and Jojoba combined with pure botanical extracts like sugarcane extract and willow bark extract, to provide both physical and biochemical exfoliation. It instantly smooths texture, refines pores, and softens the skin without over-drying or disrupting the skin’s essential barrier. iS Clinical is renowned for their pure and powerful formulas that offer serious results while still being “systemically safe”.
Pro Tip: Scrubs and exfoliants should only be used 1x to 3x per week. Ask your Esthetician about the correct scrub schedule for your skin type and condition.
Intelligent Elixirs Blemish Control Cleanser
Are you feeling oily and suffering from blemishes? Perhaps your Spring workouts and sweat have created more congestion? Give this cleanser serious consideration. Formulated by cosmetic chemists with decades of experience, this gel cleanser is hailed for pairing effectiveness with affordability. Containing 2% salicylic acid and niacinamide, it’s great for clearing out impactions and excess sebum in the skin. The ingredient duo also soothes the pesky redness that comes along with breakouts. It’s a great option for teens and budget conscious shoppers with oily skin, congestion, or angry red blemishes.
Pro Tip: Make sure you’re always using cool water to rinse cleanser from your skin, especially if you’re experiencing inflammation and redness.
Global Skin Solutions Mandelic Exfoliating Cleanser
Darker, melanin rich skin tones need special attention–and that’s exactly why Global Skin Solutions was created. This specific formula focuses on the issues that arise in skins of color, such as inflammatory acne, textural concerns, and pigmentation issues. Mandelic acid, yucca extract, and green tea work in harmony to gently exfoliate, brighten, and soothe any congestion, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation in the skin. Over time, skin tone appears luminous, even, and clear.
Pro Tip: Use this cleanser as a body wash a few times a week if you’re experiencing rough skin, uneven tone, or breakouts on the body.
Overall, changing your cleanser in the spring will help you maintain healthy, balanced skin that is better equipped to cope with the changes in weather and environmental factors that occur during this time of year. You’ll also feel renewed, refreshed, and ready to take on the season! Make sure to connect with your Esthetician to learn about which option is best for you.
