Skin Cleansing Products

Make sure to look for hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol, which are more effective for killing the flu virus. Look for ingredients like alcohol-ethanol or isopropanol. Spread the gel all over your hands and in between your fingers, and... Full Answer

The key ingredients in cleansing creams, which are also known as cold creams, are usually petrolatum, mineral oil, waxes and water. Many cleansing creams also contain emulsifiers, which prevent the ingredients of the cream from separating into layers.... Full Answer

Yes, meaning if we over wash our hands and continually strip them of all germs, we will be negatively impacting our immune system, which actually uses germs to build its own strength. Did you ever wonder why the kid that never played in the dirt seemed... Full Answer

Hand sanitizers are alcohol-based gels used to disinfect hands. They can be used instead of soap and water when you cannot wash your hands, and no rinsing is needed. Hand sanitizers do not remove surface dirt from the hands. But they do kill germs... Full Answer

Body washes can contain humectants, occlusives or emollients (moisturizers that help your skin hold water and stay hydrated).   Full Answer

Moisturizing cleansers contain ingredients like emollients, lipids and/or humectants, which seal in or hold onto water in the skin. Full Answer

Yes, indeed. Basic cleansers and moisturizers (ones that don't contain active chemical ingredients such as sunscreens or retinoids) will be just as effective. Though the benefits of going green are obvious (fewer potentially toxic chemicals on your skin,... Full Answer

Cleansers you can make at home include: Emollient Yogurt-Avocado Cleanser ¼ ripe avocado 2 tbsp yogurt 1 tbsp dark organic honey Mix ingredients and apply with gentle circular strokes using your hands for about one minute. Wipe off with a... Full Answer

The product is not supposed to contain anything that is known to block pores, namely, mineral oil, lanolin, paraffin or fatty acids. It may not be a fail-safe guarantee against breaking out, but it's a good term to look for if you have acne or oily skin. Full Answer

Many cleansers strip the skin of its natural moisture, which can cause it to become dry and irritated. Moisturizing cleansers help the skin to retain water and stay hydrated. Full Answer