Who should use our Cream Cleansers? The Dry Skin Types ....Dry skin are likely familiar with the feeling of washing your face, only to be left with skin that feels worse than it did before you stepped in front of the sink. To avoid tight and uncomfortable skin post-cleansing, try a cream cleanser. Our type of creamy cleanser works to gently wash the skin, only removing the excess oils that build up—not stripping the skin of the oils it needs. If you have mature skin that's on the dry side, you may want to consider using the Luxurious Calendula Cream Soap, which is formulated with replenishing oils and gently yet effectively removes traces of makeup, while leaving skin feeling softer.
If you wear makeup and you're going to use a cream, milk or lotion cleanser, you need to make sure you're getting your skin thoroughly clean, and not leaving any cleanser behind on your skin.
If you wear makeup and you're going to use a cream, milk or lotion cleanser, you need to make sure you're getting your skin thoroughly clean, and not leaving any cleanser behind on your skin.
Step 1: Apply the cream cleanser to dry (not wet) skin and massage it around for a few moments.
Step 2: Wet your fingertips with water and continue massaging the product. This will emulsify it, making it easier to remove.
Step 3: Rinse with water. This will have taken off most of your makeup.
Step 4: Clean your skin. Even if you weren't wearing makeup, you STILL need to remove the cleanser residue.
Here are some options to try: Balancing Aloe Facial Cleanser for all skin types and Botanical Cleansing Milk for Dry/Sensitive Skin
- Use a second cleanser: the first step is a makeup-removing cleanser, followed by a foam or gel cleanser to actually clean the skin. Two that we recommend are Luscious Facial Cleansing Oil or Luscious Facial Cleansing Pads for all skin types followed by Balancing Aloe Facial Cleanser for all skin types.
- Use the cream cleanser twice: If you don't want to use a second cleanser, consider simply cleansing twice with your cream cleanser. The second pass should get your skin cleaner than trying to do it all in one step. But you should still get the residue off with a cloth, rose water or toner.
- Use a cloth: Another good way to ensure you're not leaving residue on your skin is to take off the cream cleanser with a face cloth instead of rinsing. After you've massaged the cleanser around, immerse a soft cloth in warm water, and drape it over your face for five seconds before using it to gently wipe away the cleanser. Repeat this process up to four times. The steam will aid removal, and also help soften dead skin. The buffing action of the cloth will take off the cleanser and give you a mild exfoliation.
- Use a cleansing water: Rose Water or cleansing waters, are another way to wash your face and can be used after cream cleanser to get rid of any lingering residue. Alternatively, you can do a final pass with toner—just check that you're not picking up any actual dirt with the cotton pad. If you are, it's a sign that you need to go back and wash your face more thoroughly. Don't rely on toner to do the job of cleansing.
- Use the exfoliating cloth: Cream cleansers, because they're non-abrasive, are a good choice to use with the exfoliating cloth. The buffing movements of the brush can also up their effectiveness Either way, We still recommend to follow up with rose water or toner, to be on the safe side.
Hopefully, this has clarified how you can make cream cleansers work for you!