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Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:10 am  |
I have been wondering to which extent active ingredients in cleansers are beneficial to the skin, or whether they are useless since they are rinsed off they face anyway.
I got some answers in a new article from Allure Magazine.
"In a cleanser, glycolic acid binds water and exfoliates skin, softening lines and reducing pigmentation", says Francesca Fusco, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York to Allure Magazine.
"Since it helps remove the layer of dead skin cells, whatever you apply next will have enhanced penetration", says Fusco.
It seems like vitamin C and retinol play a less important role in cleansers because they need to be in contact with the skin for a longer time to be effective.
Here is the article from Allure about active ingredients in cleansers.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27704530/ |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:23 am |
| Septembergirl wrote: |
I have been wondering to which extent active ingredients in cleansers are beneficial to the skin, or whether they are useless since they are rinsed off they face anyway.
I got some answers in a new article from Allure Magazine.
"In a cleanser, glycolic acid binds water and exfoliates skin, softening lines and reducing pigmentation", says Francesca Fusco, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York to Allure Magazine.
"Since it helps remove the layer of dead skin cells, whatever you apply next will have enhanced penetration", says Fusco.
It seems like vitamin C and retinol play a less important role in cleansers because they need to be in contact with the skin for a longer time to be effective.
Here is the article from Allure about active ingredients in cleansers.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27704530/ |
This makes complete sense to me. I never understood why vitamins were added to products that we want to leave no trace on the skin. We're supposed to use a toner to remove the last bits of cleanser and dirt, but I always thought there was some sort of scientific zap that removed the cleanser and left the actives. A cleanser seems to my unqualified mind to be the ideal place for exfoliation
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Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:37 am |
| You answered your own question September. Its overkill. Glycolic acid in a cleanser is a waste of your money and too many drying products on your skin will leave it dry and parched. (Not a look I would want for my skin). I would rather use that money in a glycolic serum and use a GENTLE cleanser. |
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Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:00 pm |
| SusieQ wrote: |
| You answered your own question September. Its overkill. Glycolic acid in a cleanser is a waste of your money and too many drying products on your skin will leave it dry and parched. (Not a look I would want for my skin). I would rather use that money in a glycolic serum and use a GENTLE cleanser. |
I don't think it's overkill. According to the article provided, glycolic acid is actually one of very few active ingredients that are beneficial in cleansers. It helps removing dead skin cells and increase the penetration rate of your serums, but you need to use a cleanser containing at least 5 to 10 per cent glycolic acid to make it effective. |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:19 pm |
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| SusieQ wrote: |
| You answered your own question September. Its overkill. Glycolic acid in a cleanser is a waste of your money and too many drying products on your skin will leave it dry and parched. (Not a look I would want for my skin). I would rather use that money in a glycolic serum and use a GENTLE cleanser. |
I don't think it's overkill. According to the article provided, glycolic acid is actually one of very few active ingredients that are beneficial in cleansers. It helps removing dead skin cells and increase the penetration rate of your serums, but you need to use a cleanser containing at least 5 to 10 per cent glycolic acid to make it effective. |
Well you could try it a couple weeks to see if it does anything for you. I just wouldn't add another drying serum or moisturizer after that. |
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Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:10 pm |
| Septembergirl wrote: |
I have been wondering to which extent active ingredients in cleansers are beneficial to the skin, or whether they are useless since they are rinsed off they face anyway.
I got some answers in a new article from Allure Magazine. |
I have always wondered why people wanted to use AHA cleansers as I always thought they were useless too. Not really sure what to think about the allure article though because I've read some misinformation in Allure before. But I think if someone truly wants the benefits of AHA they do need to use a leave on product. |
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Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:59 pm |
| I love AHA cleaners , they always make my face fresher , since I have been using retinoids leave on AHA's irritate my face and cleaners are a great alternative! right now I am loving DDF brightening cleaner ! |
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Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:39 am |
Different things work for different people, but AHA cleansers (not all, depends on the pH) really DO make a difference to my skin. The MDF cleanser and the Jan Marini one have been very effective, significantly reducing the bumps and congestion in my skin. Of course, I can never use the same cleanser for too long (I get bored...) 
If you want to increase the effectiveness then leave the cleanser on your skin while you brush your teeth (or whatever) - the little extra time makes a difference too. |
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