Even daily cleansing makes your skin rebel? Then you may be using unsuitable products. In general, you should use pH-neutral cleansers that leave your skin’s protective acid mantle intact. They should also be tailored to your skin type – if you have dry skin, for example, they should have as little degreasing effect as possible.
Cleansing products based on sugar surfactants, for example, are considered mild and generally well tolerated by dry, sensitive skin. You can recognize them by names such as coco glucose, decyl glucoside or lauryl glucoside. In general, surfactants are essential for a good cleaner. Unfortunately, 99% of surfactants for cosmetics are made from coconut or palm oil – both of which are known for their climate-damaging properties. Keyword: rainforest deforestation and long transportation routes.
Pure, lukewarm water is even more skin-friendly and ecological. Especially if you have dry skin, you can skip the cleansing milk for your face in the morning. You only need it in the evening to remove make-up or sunscreen.
Oily skin or the oily parts of combination skin are usually more robust. It can be a good idea to remove excess sebum.