Senin, 18 November 2013

Facial Cleansers for Oily Skin

Cleansing the face is an essential part of your skin care routine. Even if you spend a fortune on the best creams or serums in town, you wouldn't get the desired outcome without proper cleansing. Cleansing removes excess oil, makeup, sweat and dirt. If you have oily skin, it is a must to prevent breakouts.

A good facial cleanser should be sufficient to remove grime without harshly stripping the skin's top layer. It's a challenging task for cosmetic chemists to acquire since there must be a balance between having enough cleansing power and being gentle to skin. I've recently written a primer about facial soaps and cleansers in general. If you're interested, you may visit this page to read a more in-depth discussion.
In this blog post, I've listed some of the facial cleansers for oily skin that have garnered good reviews from different sources, namely, makeupalley, totalbeauty, paulaschoice, and amazon. I've included the price and ingredients list with my own remarks about the formulation. In addition, I've also gathered links to different personal reviews from other bloggers, and if you happen to have your own review regarding any of the products listed, do inform me so I can include your link. I will keep on updating the list for your reference. In the meantime, I hope this list will help you find the right cleanser for you.

Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
clean & clear essentials sensitive skin facial wash

Price and Availability: 
Amazon
Ingredients:
Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Lauroampho PG Acetate Phosphate, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA, C12-15 Pareth-2, Quaternium-15
Remarks:
This water-based cleanser deserves merit for being able to remove makeup effectively without leaving the skin feeling tight. It contains sodium laureth sulfate yet is still gentle enough even for the sensitive skin type.
Reviews:
http://drugstoregal.blogspot.com/2013/01/clean-clear-essentials-review.html


Basis Facial Cleanser

Price and Availability:
Amazon
Ingredients:
Water (Triple Purified), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG 8, Glyceryl Laurate, PEG 200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Dimethicone Copolyol (Silica), Butylene Glycol, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Schoenanthus) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Spearmint (Mentha Viridis) Extract, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile, Fragrance
Remarks:
Oily skin love the rich lather this product produces. It gently removes makeup and contains plant extracts that doesn't irritate nor clog the pores.
Reviews:
The Body Shop Aloe Gentle Facial Wash

the body shop aloe gentle facial wash

Price and Availability: 
Php 700 above (TBS Philippines) / 125ml, Amazon
Ingredients:
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone Copolyol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Tocopherol
Remarks:
Contains high concentration of aloe extracts that is very soothing for sensitive skin. Basic make-up removal is fine, but for waterproof mascaras, additional cleansers are needed.
Reviews:
Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser
cerave foaming facial cleanser

Price and Availability: 
Ingredients:
Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate and PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Ceramide 1, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Chloride, Phytophingosine, Citric Acid, Edetate Disodium, Dihydrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Xantham Gum
Remarks:
This formula will definitely attract consumers who avoid sulfates in their wash. Despite having no "soap" in the formula, it removes light makeup easily without stripping the skin.
Reviews:
http://juletsheeeh.blogspot.com/2013/07/cerave-foaming-facial-cleanser.html


Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser
kiehl's ultra facial cleanser

Price and Availability:
Php 1,400 above, Amazon
Ingredients:
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylate Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Distearyl Ether, Behenyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Laureth-2, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Sodium Methylparaben, Squalane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Remarks:
This one is not only suitable for oily skin, but to all skin types as well. A pea-size amount is enough to produce a lather while gently removing makeup. However, it contains pH adjuster triethanolamine that some may find irritating.
Reviews:
http://www.askmewhats.com/2012/12/amw-reviews-kiehls-ultra-facial-cleanser.html
http://corallista.com/2012/01/18/skincare-wednesday-kiehls-ultra-facial-cleanser-review-photos/
http://lesleykim.blogspot.com/2012/07/kiehls-ultra-facial-cleanser-beauty.html


Olay Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin
olay foaming face wash for sensitive skin

Price and Availability: 
Amazon
Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Laureth-10, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin
Remarks:
This product works fine for those who wear little to no makeup. Contains comparably lower concentration of SLS but beware of DMDM Hydantoin (that is, if you're highly allergic to the formaldehyde it produces). Acne-prone skin types love this for its noncomedogenic formula.
Reviews:


Clinique Wash-Away Gel Cleanser
clinique wash-away gel cleanser

Price and Availability: 
Amazon
Ingredients:
Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Chloride, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Polyquaternium-6,Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile), Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA-Copper, Blue 1, Yellow 5
Remarks:
Many have noted how it wasn't able to remove the waterproof mascara. But if you wear little makeup, this product will be sufficient for you. Contains no sulfates, which is a plus for SLS haters.
Reviews:


La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
la roche-posay effaclar purifying foaming gel

Price and Availability: 
Amazon
Ingredients:
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-8, Coco-Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance
Remarks:
An effective makeup remover that is very gentle on the skin. This product is a plus for paraben-haters. Results in cosdna.com database shows one irritant though: Sodium Hydroxide. 
Reviews:
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Senin, 11 November 2013

6 Ways to Save the Environment with Cosmetics

You don't want to hurt this lovely creature, do you?
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According to Eurostaf statistics on 2007, the annual turnover rate generated by the cosmetic industries worldwide reaches to USD 170 Billion. With that amount in mind, we can hardly imagine how much raw ingredients and packaging materials it takes to manufacture cosmetic products every year. The accumulated wastes acquired from the disposable plastic bottles as well as the skincare chemicals being washed away from our sinks can leave undesirable impact on our environment.

As consumers, we can help reduce our carbon footprint and environmental wastes by making the right choices. Below are a few ways that we can do to lessen the damage on our oceans and wildlife as well as reduce landfill mass. Though following each and every green tip we find is sometimes impossible, it's better to follow some doable pointers than none at all. One little effort by every one of us is a big deal to our environment.

1. For skin exfoliants, avoid microbeads made with plastic. To find out if your exfoliant contains plastic microbeads, check if the ingredients list contains polyethylene.

2. Though bar soaps are less preferred by many consumers, they give off less wastes on the environment. They don't come in plastic tubes, which take far more energy to be produced than simple bar soap wrappers or cartons. In addition, we tend to use more liquid soaps than bar soaps, leading to more wastage. If bar soaps don't irritate your skin, then always stick to bar soaps.

3. For liquid soaps and shampoos, reuse your plastic dispensers if possible. I've encountered a Japanese store called Muji selling personal care product in reusable dispensers. The said store also sells product refills. If you cannot find such product brands in your area, then patronage those products with containers coming from recycled materials (which would be indicated on the label).

4. Opt for eco-friendly products such as those made with natural and organic ingredients. However, there is no standard rule for the label "natural" and "organic," and manufacturers tend to abuse these terms despite including only a few of these ingredients. For certainty, it is wise to look for a third party seal indicated on the label of the product. Keep in mind though that organic or natural products does not necessarily mean they are better for the skin, many ingredients may still irritate the skin. So always do your research.

5. If you decide to use synthetic products instead, always check the ingredients list for harmful chemicals. Educate yourself for the common ingredients found on cosmetic products. To identify which ingredients are eco-hazards, a good place to start is here.

6. Aerosol deodorants, hairspray, nail polish, and nail polish removers are flammable items. Aside from those, many other personal care products contain non biodegradable chemicals that are harmful to the environment. If you decided to throw these items, call your local waste management services for proper disposal. You may search via online search engine for their contact details by typing "waste management services" plus your city.

Do you know any other ways to help save the environment with regards to cosmetics use? Share your green tips below.
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Rabu, 06 November 2013

Facial Soaps and Cleansers 101



Photo Source: dusky | Freedigitalphotos.net
The Basic Function of Soaps and Cleansers

Facial soaps and cleansers are the most basic personal care product we use for our face. They are essential for removing dirt and excess oil from our skin. In order to cleanse the skin, soaps and cleansers must include surfactants. 

Surfactants are ingredients that have special properties of being attracted to both water and oil. This enables the surfactants to bind with the oil and dirt found in the skin while lathering. The act of rinsing allows the water-loving end of the surfactant particles to bind to the water, bringing the oil and dirt along and down to the drain. Examples of surfactants that can be found on facial soaps and cleansers are: sodium laureth sulfate, sodium cocyl isethionate, and cocamidopropyl betaine.

However, there are downsides with the cleansing abilities of surfactants: they can be drying and irritating. In order to balance the effect, moisturizing ingredients are added into the soaps and cleansers for better outcomes. Glycerin, propylene glycol, and mineral oil are some of the ingredients that you may find for a more comfortable feel on the skin.

Ingredients for Acne

For acne concerns, two common ingredients may also be added on the products: salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid has the ability to cut through grease, thus loosening the clogged pores and effectively cleaning the skin. Benzoyl peroxide deals with bacteria that causes acne. However, these two substances have side effects to some people especially those with sensitive skin. They may cause peeling, redness, and dryness. Salicylic acid can also make the skin more sensitive to the sun (In this case, applying sunscreen after using products with salicylic acid is a must).

Bar Soap or Liquid Soap: Which is Better?

Now you may ask, which is better, bar soap or liquid soap? For many, they prefer the liquid form for washing the face. Although liquid facial wash costs more, it is milder to the skin. Bar soaps have a bad reputation for having a high pH level. In addition, used bar soaps may contain bacteria residue, but they do get washed away after rinsing anyway. If you are sharing your facial soap with other people, you will find the liquid form to be more hygienic. However, more and more bar soaps are becoming better. Many of these manufacturers are concentrating on formulating bar soaps that are gentle and lower in pH level. Nowadays, it is the matter of which type of vehicle you prefer, liquid or solid.

Preservatives in Soaps

A soap or cleanser without preservatives is hard to find in the market. Microorganisms love to thrive in water, thus, a soap or cleanser without preservative will be a paradise to them. Preservatives come in many forms, some of these are: parabens, DMDM hydantoin, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone. Parabens are highly controversial preservatives, which are found to mimic our hormone regulation. Despite that, only a small amount of the substance are used in cosmetics, which is far below the level needed to cause danger on the body. DMDM Hydantoin is another preservative with unwanted effect. It is known as a formaldehyde-donor, a substance necessary to prevent spoilage, but is irritating on the skin. Methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone have recently raised some issues about its skin sensitization potential. In my opinion, I trust that manufacturers would be responsible enough to use these preservatives within the safe levels dictated by cosmetics standards.

Which type of Soap is for Me?

After learning all these ingredients of soaps and cleansers, ultimately, we also need to know which works best for our skin type. For the normal skin type, an ordinary soap or cleanser would suffice. For dry skin type, go for formulations with added moisturizers, and wash less frequently. For the oily skin type, go for foaming facial soap or cleanser to remove extra grime, and don't wash more than twice a day unless after sweating. For the sensitive type, go for liquid soaps that are clear in color and fragrance-free, or bar soaps that are similarly fragrance-free and low in preservatives. For acne-prone skin, as mentioned above, look for ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, but use only as needed because of their drying and irritating effect, and don't forget to put on a sunscreen.

Can Soaps and Cleansers Remove Makeup?

For women who love makeup, a good news for your wallets: soaps and cleansers are enough to remove them. Of course, you need to first check if your soap or cleanser is good enough. After washing with your chosen soap, get a cotton pad with toner, then see if the cotton gets some stains. If the cotton pad looks clean, then your soap is sufficient.


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