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How to choose the right cleanser for your skin? 

We can't say it often enough: for long-lasting healthy, luminous skin, the secret is to double cleansing. The first fundamental step in our 3 essential gestures, this two-step skin cleansing technique visibly improves the epidermis. But how do you choose the right cleanser for your skin? Whether gel, milk or foam, it's not always easy to choose the right the right cleanser especially when your skin is acting up... We tell you how to choose your face cleanser.

Double cleansing: the skin-cleansing ritual

2-step cleansing is the basis for healthy, radiant skin. Make it part of your facial routine every evening, double cleansingIt thoroughly eliminates impurities, make-up and pollution particles that irritate and sensitize the skin. Another benefit: the active ingredients (found in serums, scrubs and masks) penetrate clean skin a thousand times better. As you can see, a cotton pad ofmicellar water on its own doesn't do the job... Not only does it leave the skin less than perfectly clean, but it also simply displaces certain impurities on the face. If left unrinsed, micellar water can also exacerbate minor skin concerns such as dehydration and skin sensitivities, because you'll be retaining the detergents on your skin...

1. The first step consists of a natural facial cleanser 100% oily (Cleansing Oil, Oh My Cream Skincare or the Cleansing Balm, Oh My Cream Skincare) to remove all oily impurities. Ideal for removing excess sebum, pollution and make-up.

1. The second step involves the application of a second facial cleanser which will have an aqueous base: you can choose a cleansing milk or gel (the Cleansing Gel, Susanne Kaufmann). This second step eliminates perspiration and refines the result, while beginning to tackle a particular skin problem.

Gel, foam or milk, which face cleanser is best for your skin? 

How do you cleanse your skin when you have sensitive skin?

If your skin is easily inflamed, we'll be on the lookout for anything that might soothe it, right from the cleansing stage. Chamomile, oatmeal, rose oil or linseed, these soothing active ingredients are ideal for providing the softness your skin needs. For this, we warmly recommend milk and cream textures such as the gentle face cleanser Middlemist Seven Camellia & Rose Pai Skincare.

How do you cleanse your skin when it's dry?

It is essential to provide a comforting texture when cleansing your skin to avoid tightness. So opt for creams, emulsions and cleansing milksThese creamy face cleansers are perfect for dry skin lacking lipids. L'Cleansing Emulsion Oh My Cream Skincare Cleansing Emulsion is ideal for dry skin, thanks to its rich, creamy texture that provides comfort and suppleness.

How do you cleanse your skin when you have normal to combination skin?

If you have normal to combination skinwe tend to prefer gel or, why not, mousse textures for face cleansing. gel textures or, why not, foams such as Cleansing Foam Oh My Cream Skincare. However, we must be careful to choose compositions that are free from harsh detergents (in particular, avoid sulfates). If the skin is severely dehydrated, it may be worth turning to a milk, but in this case, a fairly light one.

How do you cleanse your skin when you have oily skin?

For you, it's all about balance. Your sebum production needs to be regulated, and this can be done with gel or clay facial cleanserscomposed of balancing agents. The Purifying Cleanser Indie Lee Purifying Cleanser, for example, is an excellent purifying cleanser, without the stripping effect.

One thing's for sure: adopting double cleansing and choosing the right facial cleanser will considerably improve the condition of your skin. But don't forget your complementary skincare products for a complete and truly effective clean beauty routine.

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