Washing the face: in any case it is harmful and how to do it right

Of all the stages of skin care facial washing we spend the most. This is one of the most important steps in care, but at the same time also the most dangerous.

Many do not focus in washing to preserve the lipids. But they just play a major role in protecting the skin from external attacks (dirt, harmful bacteria that cause skin irritation and inflammation).

Remember the most important rule when choosing a cleanser: if after washing means you have a feeling "squeaky" - quickly change means! This effect suggests that you are not weak damage caused to their skin.

Let me explain why. Detergents "squeaky" does not only remove dirt, sweat and dead skin cells. They still grab for an extra lipids which in the skin's protective barrier. In other words, the skin barrier function is impaired.

But this is only the beginning. Berries have - a violation of acidity of the skin.

After cleaning agents "squeaky" breaks down the acid mantle of the skin it has an alkaline environment (but should be acidic, pH = 5,5

The result: the skin does not consume resources that should be (wasting water and lipids), the bacteria multiply, give irritation (and even inflammation), because of this, our skin is aging prematurely.

By the way, in the restoration of acidity involved fat. And his skin will be strengthened to develop after such cleaning agents. That's why owners of oily skin type does not fit the strategy "to clean the skin squeaky".

What to do in this case?

Less frequently wash - not an option. The washing more good than without it. From surfactants also not get rid of, they are necessary. No one except them from the skin surface does not get rid of dirt, dust and excess fat.

Best: after cleansers should be applied acid gel or tonic. The gel can be washed off with water, do not worry. At the level of acidity in water is 7 theory (It considered neutral), But in fact in tap water pH ranged from 6.5 to 8, i.e., anyway closer to the alkaline medium. So that the acidic gel or tonic is still needed as the final stage of washing.

Keep an eye for gels and tonics with AHA-acids (glycolic, lactic or citric acid, as an example). What is means pH can be determined by the indicator slips pH (sold in any shop soap making). Advise precision fly strips (with a range of measurement of pH 0 to 14).

In the next article I will talk about his scheme of washing and use what means. I have a lot of work, we have often wander around the city (especially in the center where the decent gassed). So for me the correct washing all acid - an important point in taking care of themselves. If you are interested in this topic - put a "thumbs up" and subscribe to my RSS feed, so as not to miss.