What's better than a foaming cleanser? Definitely a gentle cream cleanser! For those of us girlies with any skin type other than normal, this cream cleanser is for YOU!
Abnormal skin types can be pesky. Our skin can be dry and dehydrated, appearing rough and flaky with fine lines, which can lead to an overproduction of sebum to compensate for the lack of moisture. Or, it can be sensitized, which ultimately leads to a damaged skin barrier that lacks sebum, is red, irritated, rough, and very reactive. You might even notice white heads on the cheeks if this is your skin. Oily skin can be accompanied by acne that's inflammed. And combination skin can be just as frustrating when you have oily skin in one area, and dry skin in another.
Cream cleansers are much more gentle simply because they help balance the water/oil barrier without allowing any chance for stripping the skin and causing even more irritation. You'll notice soft, hydrated skin with each use!
Gentle Lavender Cream Cleanser
As we age, we lose moisture in our skin barrier, we lose elastin and collagen, and vital nutrients that our skin usually produces, we also lose. You can also come by different skin types genetically or because of lack of nutrients by means of a diet, environmental, or more. Our owner, Dani Michelle, actually has combination skin, so rest assured that these products are designed to bring life back into your dull skin because they're the exact ones Dani uses!
We also recommend reading our latest blog on skin type to help you decide if dry skin is really your type!
To make a cream cleanser, we have to add a few more ingredients than normal, but rest assured, each ingredient is still 100% pure and 100% natural. That being said, this particular cleanser contains lavender hydrosol, which helps eliminate unwanted sebum and prevents clogged pores, soothes skin irritants, and is helpful for dry and aging skin. Aloe vera is also included for its' intense hydrating properties. Another hydrating component is vegetable glycerin! We love this product for its' many skin benefits, including: it offers superior hydration, it promotes a healthy skin barrier to help protect it from environmental or other harmful irritants, is non-comodogenic so it won't clog your pores, helps your skin age gracefully, and is as gentle as it comes.
Calendula oil is one of our other favorites included in this cleanser! It has a linoleic acid content of 27%, meaning it's rich in fatty acids, and is very rich in oleic acid! Calendula is known for helping to soothe red, irritated, sensitized skin, helps encourage skin recovery, encourages collagen production, helps the skin age gracefully, hydrates and firms the skin for a more youthful glow, and offers a small amount of sun protection!
Finally, willowbark, which is a natural form of salycilic acid, which is a BHA (beta hydroxy acid) that gently exfoliates the skin to keep pores free of debris, prevent the bad bacteria from taking over, and helps promote skin clarity! This particular ingredient is common in a lot of acne treatments and is one of the best ingredients for those of you with oily and combination skin!
We recommend using this cleanser moring and night, to follow along with our skin routine recommendation found in our Skin Type blog! After the first use of this cleanser, you'll notice softer, hydrated skin immediately!