Skin Care

Here's What Happened When I Washed My Face With Peach Pear La Croix

Another reason to keep some La Croix in the house

by Courtney Leiva | COMMENT

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We've heard of using cold water to wash our face, but sparkling water? Fizzy face cleansing has been making headlines lately and, like so many other buzzy beauty trends, sparkling water facials originated in Korea.

Proponents of bubbly cleansing say the carbonation helps give skin a smoother and more revitalized appearance. Although the idea of sparkling water on your skin may sound far-fetched, dermatologists seem to be on board with the trend. "The fizziness can help cleanse the skin better," board-certified dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman says. "Sparkling water is infused with carbon dioxide, which causes it to be bubbly." The bubbles are known to carry oxygen to the skin's barrier, which can help with puffiness and give a smoother, more hydrated appearance to skin, she adds.

To see how my skin would respond to a bubbly sparkling water face wash, I used some Peach Pear La Croix on my face (don't judge me!) for two days (experts say you'll only want to do this two times a week) to see if it gave me the revitalizing clean my skin desperately deserved. Here's how the whole thing went down.

Cover image via Courtney Leiva

Image via Courtney Leiva

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