Skin Care
8 Gentle, Hydrating Cleansers for Your Softest Skin EverDitch your foaming and oil cleansers for one of these non-greasy, makeup removing gel-oil hybrids |
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"What makes these cleansers different from other oil-based cleansers is that they contain water (as well as water-based botanicals)," says cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson from BeautyStat.com. "The inclusion of surfactants and or emulsifiers allows the oil and water-based ingredients to blend together in the form of a gel... yet turn into an oil when spread on skin."
If the prospect of a thick gel and oily cleanser is making your acne-prone skin run cold, well, those feelings aren't entirely unfounded. Dr. Debra Jaliman, a New York City-based cosmetic dermatologist, says that due to the nature of these cleansers, they can aggravate acne further. These hybrid cleansers work best for dry skin, she says. They help keep skin moisturized, and don't leave your face with that stretched-out, tight feeling.
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