Don’t Fall for These 3 Cleansing Myths

Cleansing is the unsung hero of any beauty routine. Whether you wear a ton of makeup or just a little, live in a humid climate or the dry desert, or think pineapple belongs on pizza or not, all of us need a good cleanse to end the night. Because it’s a necessary step, everyone seems to have an opinion on cleansing. From how often you should do it to the type of cleanser you should use; brands, bloggers, and best friends everywhere have their own opinion on what's best. Let’s take a closer look at three of the most common cleansing myths.

Myth 1: Oil Doesn’t Belong in Cleansers

If you have oily skin or even combination skin, you might have been led to believe that the less oil, the better. It seems like common sense, but an oil cleanser for oily skin can actually be more beneficial for those with oily skin. It comes down to the scientific principle that like dissolves like, meaning that beneficial oils can dive deep and break up oil in your skin. Oil-free cleansers, on the other hand, can strip your skin’s natural (and essential!) oils, sending your skin into a state of shock and kicking its sebum (oil production) into overdrive.

Myth 2: You Should Cleanse Multiple Times Per Day

The more often you cleanse, the better right? Well, not quite. You might often hear that you should use a cleanser at the start and end of every day. This two-stage process is not only a little overboard but also a waste of product in the long run. At the end of the day, you have plenty of makeup, grime, dirt, and general buildup to cleanse away. The following morning? Not so much.

In fact, while we sleep, our skin undergoes its own processes. All you should need is a rinse of water to refresh your complexion in the morning. Or, if you partake in a morning sweat sesh, a gentle goat milk soap can help wash away any sweat.

Myth 3: Non-Toxic Ingredients Aren’t Effective

A big myth that you’ll hear is that clean, non-toxic ingredients aren’t as effective as their counterparts. Especially when it comes to concerns like the appearance of acne, people seem to be okay with all sorts of harsh ingredients going on their skin. The truth is, you can address any skin concerns with gentle, non-toxic ingredients.

At the end of the day, a cleansing oil for acne with gentle ingredients is perfectly effective for many, if not more effective, than typical counterparts. Read labels, and if you’re unsure what a specific ingredient is, look it up. Commit to understanding your products, their ingredients, and the brands behind the label.

About Primally Pure

Primally Pure takes a holistic approach to skincare and home products, which has helped the company build a community of wellness-minded consumers. Products focus on shorter ingredient lists and pure solutions, giving everyone the power to embrace a clean beauty lifestyle. Primally Pure focuses on thoughtfully sourced ingredients from family-owned farms when possible and skin-safe formulations for the whole family. Some of the brand’s best-selling products include deodorant made with organic deodorant ingredients, non toxic dry shampoo, and cleansing oils based on current skin states. Your clean beauty solutions are better for the health of the environment—and you! For tips, be sure to browse Pure Life, Primally Pure’s wellness blog.

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