Every year cosmetics companies introduce a myriad of new products, some which are more effective than others.
As of late, more attention is being focused on gently cleansing and moisturizing the face.
A product addressing this specific issue is a facial cleanser cream.
As companies try to create new and different ways for people to gently treat their skin, facial cleansers are being made in a variety of forms.
The first big problem you will encounter with a cream-based cleanser is that it can leave your skin feeling greasy.
Another problem is that they can clog the epidermal pores.
Some companies say a good facial cleanser cream should be water-soluble so that it can rinse off easily.
While this concept makes sense at first, it's not entirely sound.
What has happened is that the cosmetics market has become flooded with humectant-rich facial cleansers.
Humectants, namely glycerin and propylene glycol, are included in cosmetic products to help hold in moisture.
The initial theory behind cosmetics made with humectants was to help hydrate the skin.
But, however, many cleansers made with high levels of humectants have not proved clinically beneficial.
What happens is that since the product contains so many water-soluble chemicals, most of the moisturizing ingredients get washed away, instead of penetrating your skin.
The alternative to a water-based cleanser is one made with special emollients, which are mild and have moisturizing properties.
Emollient-rich cleansers do the job with soothing substances like sunflower and soybean oils and Capuacu butter.
Also, because such emollients are not water-soluble, they can penetrate the skin to moisturize it.
A product made for the face should be gentle so that it does not dry out or irritate the skin.
A facial cleanser cream made with alpha hydroxyl or disinfectants like benzoyl peroxide can be too harsh on your skin.
Plus, they do not have enough moisturizing properties in them either.
In addition to facial cleansers, exfoliating products fill the spectrum of daily cleaners.
If you want to gently remove dull, dry skin while cleansing it, a nonirritating product is recommended to do the trick.
With the advent of micro-bead technology in skin products, you can effectively do away with dead skin cells.
An exfoliating cream can be a good choice for certain skin types, but still, it's not as gentle as a facial cleanser cream high in emollients.
Altogether, you're better off with a moisturizer that contains basic natural ingredients, instead of a complex cleanser.
Some companies try to do too much with one product.
However, a good moisturizer can stay on your skin all day, whereas water-soluble cleansers are more geared toward removing the small build-up of dirt and makeup that rests on your skin's surface.