The Start of Skin Care Begins with Cleansing

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Hello. I am Director Oh Jeong-min of Dr. Oh Clinic, who does everything with sincerity.

In the last post, I organized the classification of cleansers by formulation.

As the weather gets hotter and this year is expected to have a very long summer,

the importance of facial cleansing for sweaty skin is likely to grow even more. That is because

even if you do not wear heavy makeup, if cleansing is not done effectively on a face that is sweating,

skin trouble such as dermatitis or folliculitis can occur.

Yeongdeungpo dermatology Dr. Oh thinks the

three important things to consider when choosing a cleanser are as follows.

1. What am I removing?

Whether I usually use only a light sunscreen

whether I use a waterproof sunscreen

whether I use cushion foundation or foundation

whether I wear heavy full makeup

The cleansing power needed differs depending on this.

If you only use light products, a milk cleanser or gel cleanser alone may be enough,

but if you use long-lasting sunscreen (waterproof) or heavy makeup, you may need a first cleanse, such as with an oil cleanser, that dissolves residue well, followed by a second cleanse.

2. What is my skin condition like?

Whether it is acne-prone skin,

whether there is dermatitis such as rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, or contact dermatitis,

or whether the skin barrier is weakened and skin trouble occurs frequently,

the 기준 for choosing a cleanser should also change.

Acne-prone skin should adequately remove residue while avoiding excessive irritation.

For skin with acute or chronic dermatitis, reducing irritation is more important than cleansing power.

For skin with a weakened barrier, it is better to simplify the cleansing steps and moisturize quickly after washing.

3. How does my skin feel after washing?

If the skin feels comfortable after washing while sunscreen or makeup has been sufficiently removed,

and there is no severe tightness or stinging, it is a product that suits you.

On the other hand, after washing, if the skin feels very tight, stings, becomes red,

and dries out quickly even after applying moisturizer twice,

that product is too strong of a cleanser for my skin.

Because each person’s skin condition, lifestyle, and usual amount of makeup are all different,

I cannot universally say, "For this skin, use this," but

if I summarize the considerations when choosing a cleanser by skin condition,

1. Acne-prone skin

Because sebum, sunscreen, and makeup residue need to be removed properly, I recommend double cleansing.

There is no need to absolutely avoid oil cleansers,

and if you use waterproof sunscreen or even compact or foundation, it is better to thoroughly dissolve and remove it with an oil cleanser, then finish with a foam cleanser or gel cleanser as the second step.

For acne-prone skin, leftover sebum or makeup residue that was not fully removed and accumulates on the skin to clog pores is worse than the stimulation of oil cleanser ingredients on the sebaceous glands.

2. Dry, sensitive skin

I recommend a milk cleanser or a low-irritation cleanser that leaves less tightness after washing.

You can think of a milk cleanser as a product that contains moisturizing ingredients in the cleanser formula.

If you have dry and sensitive skin and use foundation or compact powder,

it is better to finish with a milk cleanser after using an oil cleanser.

That is because it is difficult for a milk cleanser alone to effectively and completely remove makeup.

3. Skin with acute or chronic dermatitis

It is better to avoid fragrance, scrubs, and foam cleansers with strong cleansing power.

For people with dermatitis, the key point is to choose a product with low irritation rather than strong cleansing power,

and because products with low irritation are likely to have weaker cleansing power,

I recommend keeping makeup light for dermatitis-prone skin as well.

It is difficult to judge whether a cleanser is good or bad based only on the formulation type of water, oil, foam, milk, or gel.

In the end, what matters is not the appearance of the formulation, but understanding what you want to remove and your own skin condition well,

and choosing a product that prioritizes appropriate cleansing power and moisturizing feel for your skin barrier condition.

A squeaky-clean feel after washing is a sign of over-cleansing, so it is better to avoid products that feel too squeaky clean.

Just as eating well and sleeping well are important, removing things well is also very important~ I hope you remove everything well tonight too, replenish your moisture well, and get a good night's sleep.

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