Cleansing Face Products to Avoid in your Face Regime

At Nakin we love skincare products, but this does not extend to every face product on the market, in particular there are three commonly used cleansing products that we feel are too aggressive, as they can be irritating to skin. We love natural skincare products but often find that conventional face products can contain ingredients that we do not recommend using on your face. It’s not that they are not effective but more that they can be irritating. This includes strong face cleansers such as high foaming face washes, micellar waters and physically abrasive exfoliators.

Cleansing Face Products to Avoid in your Face Regime

You might think that a strong face cleanser is good because it easily removes dirt and make-up, however they can also strip and dry the skin, plus throw it off balance. For this reason there are some common everyday face cleansers that we recommend avoiding. The main ones that this applies to is strong micellar waters, high foaming face washes and physical abrasive exfoliators.

At Nakin we believe that there is no need for these kind of products as they have strong surfactants in them. Some face washes contain ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate and are designed to mix with water plus remove everything from the face such as make-up and dirt, but in the process they also remove our natural oils. The issue that we have with micellar waters is that they also contain strong detergents as they are designed to remove make-up and grime quickly and easily, however, as micellar waters are a leave on product these strong cleansing ingredients stay on skin and might cause irritation.

We also suggest avoiding physically abrasive exfoliators as they can be too much for skin and cause redness plus irritation. All three products can be damaging to the delicate skin barrier and be very stripping to skin, so we recommend avoiding them. This is even if you have oily skin, as stripping oily skin just throws it off balance and causes it to fight back with more oil. If you have skin on the oily side then you might think that it is good to remove it with a strong cleanser, but this is something that we never recommend. Most of us have some sort of combination skin on our t-zone area, but for oily or dry we always recommend using natural cleansers like Nakin’s that are kind to skin.

Modern natural cleansers like Nakin’s are super kind and effective at the same time and there is no need to use harsh synthetic foaming agents, strong leave on cleansers or exfoliating scrubs anymore. Modern skin cleaning is not about cleansing skin to get that tight feeling at all costs. The best cleansers like Nakin’s Advanced Cleansing Milk and Nakin’s Purifying Face Toner leave skin feeling soft, comforted and hydrated which means skin is healthy and happy. We also have our Rejuvenating Face Wash if you do like a foaming cleanser, plus our Exfoliating Radiance Tonic, which is a plant based liquid formulation so you can exfoliate without the damage. At Nakin we have a full range of face care which is all kind and nourishing to skin. To find out more about Nakin visit the links below.

• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing face cleansers. 
• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing face treatments. 
• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing moisturisers. 
• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing eye cream. 
• Discover our award-winning natural anti-ageing lip care.
• See our full range of natural anti-ageing products, with everything needed in an effective face care routine.

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Alternatives to Micellar Waters, Harsh Cleansers & Abrasive Exfoliators

While micellar waters, harsh cleansers, and abrasive exfoliators have gained popularity in the skincare industry, they can often do more harm than good. Micellar water, often used for makeup removal, can leave behind irritating residues if not rinsed off properly. Harsh cleansers, although effective in removing impurities, can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation. Similarly, abrasive exfoliators can damage the skin's delicate surface by causing micro-tears, which may result in redness and sensitivity. These products, although seemingly effective in the short term, can compromise the skin's natural barrier when used excessively, leading to long-term damage. Therefore, it is essential to consider gentler alternatives that cleanse and exfoliate without causing harm.

One such alternative is the ones that we have in our Nakin range, and if your skin is really sensitive using our oil-based cleansers. Our products are designed to attract and dissolve oil-soluble impurities like makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum without disrupting the natural oils on the skin's surface. This method not only effectively removes impurities but also nourishes and balances the skin's moisture levels. We also have a toner and exfoliator with modern plant formulations that are highly effective, but kind to skin at the same time.

A great gentle option for cleansing is the use of our lotion milk cleanser. The formula contains hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which help to maintain the skin's moisture barrier while removing dirt and debris. Cream or milk cleansers are particularly suitable for those with dry or sensitive skin as they provide a soothing and moisturising cleanse.

When it comes to exfoliation, chemical exfoliators like ours are a gentler and more effective option compared to abrasive scrubs. Our chemical exfoliant contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) but better still they are from plant sources. AHAs work by loosening the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing them to shed more easily but without the harsh abrasive action of traditional exfoliators. As you can see there are so many options for avoiding certain cleansing products that can be too much for our delicate complexions. Find out more online at www.nakinskincare.com