What is problem skin
From the point of view of classical dermatology, problem skin is the skin. with problems. Initially, dry, oily and combination skin types were considered as such.
Dry skin has a catastrophic lack of sebum, which causes:
Oily and combination skin, on the contrary, produces sebum in excess, which can lead to problems such as:
Today, cosmetics manufacturers call oily and combination skin types “problematic.” We will adhere to this point of view.
Proper cleansing of the skin in itself can make it healthy. © iStock
How do cleansers work?
To be effective, they need contact with water.
By mixing the product with water and foaming it, we remove dirt, dust, and particles of fat from the face, and cleanse the pores.
Cleansers contain two main groups of cleansing components.
- Substances that dissolve fat and attach dirt. These include all types of so-called surfactants (surfactants).
- Exfoliating agents: acids (glycolic, lactic, salicylic) and abrasive particles .
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It is surfactants that cope with the task of cleansing especially well: they form thick foam, give a feeling of freshness and cleanliness, but some of them are unsafe. These are primarily sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate. They act too aggressively, damaging the hydrolipid mantle of the skin, which can cause dryness and flaking, causing dehydration and premature aging.
To reduce the concentration of surfactants, manufacturers use combinations of them. Or they use softer substances, for example, based on amino acids.
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My skin is: combination, closer to oily, moderately sensitive, blackheads and enlarged pores are common.
1) La Roche-Posay Effaclar cleansing gel for oily and sensitive skin.
Description: Efaklar Cleansing foaming gel for oily sensitive skin. Indications for use: For oily sensitive skin. Properties: EFFACLAR Gel gently cleanses the skin thanks to specially selected cleansing ingredients that are gentle on sensitive skin. Cleanses the skin of impurities and excess sebum, leaving it clean and fresh. Based on La Roche-Posay Thermal Water. Physiological pH level 5.5. Does not contain soap, alcohol, dyes. No parabens. Packaging and volume: Tube 200 ml
My opinion: for a very long time I used the La Roche-Posay Effaclar , which I wrote about earlier, but then I decided to switch to the gel, just out of interest…. and I liked it. Excellent, soft and very delicate facial gel. Eliminates oily shine and prevents its appearance for a long time, cleanses pores, does not dry out the skin, after use there is no feeling of tightness, the skin is soft, smooth, velvety. With regular use of this gel + pore tightening lotion from the same series, you will achieve the partial disappearance of blackheads from your face. Tested on myself. The gel is economical, consumption is minimal. The smell is standard, like the entire Effaclar series.
Grade: 5+
Price: about 700 rubles.
2) Bioderma Sebium Moussant gel (cleansing oily and problematic skin).
Description: Bioderma Sebium is a foaming cleansing gel. • Indications for use: For daily cleansing: - combination, oily, problematic skin, acne-prone skin. - during dermatological treatment that causes dry skin. - when the skin is prone to the occurrence of inflammatory elements and folliculitis (for example, after shaving). • Directions for use: Use 1-2 times a day. Apply to damp skin, lather, then rinse with water. Can be used as shaving foam. • Properties: Quickly and gently cleanses the skin without causing dryness. It has a bacteriostatic and sebum-regulating effect. Does not contain alcohol or alkali, does not damage the hydrolipid layer of the skin. Does not irritate the mucous membrane of the eyes. Foams well. • Release form: 200 ml bottle.
My opinion: Another drugstore favorite of mine. This gel is perfect for combination, oily and problem skin... but more likely in the summer, since in winter the gel still dries out the skin a little if you don’t use good moisturizing afterwards. In general, in summer the gel does not dry out the skin, but in winter there is a slight feeling of tightness + dryness. At first the smell seemed disgusting to me, but then I quickly got used to it and now I don’t even pay attention to it. It removes cosmetics well, dries out inflammation and pimples, and “cleans until it squeaks.” It foams well, is economical, a bottle lasts me a little less than six months. The gel is definitely not suitable for dry skin. “Works” well when paired with a micellar solution of the same series.
Grade: 5
Price: about 700 rubles.
3) Uriage Hyseac Gentle Cleansing Gel - Uriage Soft cleansing gel for combination and oily skin.
Description: Uriage Hyseac Soft cleansing gel provides deep cleansing of the skin from impurities and excess sebum. Restores the balance of microflora. Heals the skin.
Ingredients: fireweed extract, piroctone olamine, glycol, Uriage thermal water 10%.
Non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic. Volume: 150 ml
My opinion: the gel is very pleasant to use. Transparent consistency and light, unobtrusive fragrance. Foams, like all the above gels - as standard. It cleanses the skin perfectly, it even seems that the gel adapts to certain areas of the skin on your face... Personally, I got the same impression. Cleanses pores well, eliminates oily shine, mattifies. The skin is clean and fresh after use. The only negative is the tube cap. It's hard to open and you can break your nails. But this is probably a minor negative, so it will not affect my rating.
Grade: 5+
Price: about 650 rubles.
Types of funds
An effective cleanser for oily and combination problem skin should thoroughly cleanse and combat imperfections without damaging the hydrolipid mantle of the skin.
The following products are intended for use when washing your face.
Penetrating deep into the pores, it perfectly cleanses the skin of fat and impurities. However, it can disrupt the lipid barrier, which can lead to dryness and irritation. Caring components such as vegetable oils, extracts, minerals, vitamins, and dietary supplements will help reduce risks to a minimum.
Foam
The same gel, just in a different form. Thanks to the technologically advanced packaging with a dispenser, the product foams already at the moment of application, which allows for the most gentle cleansing.
Despite the weightless texture, it copes well with dirt. Suitable for sensitive problem skin.
Hydrophilic oil
This product entered our beauty arsenal in the wake of the passion for the Asian skin care system, in particular two-step cleansing. Hydrophilic oil also acts in two stages.
It is distributed over dry facial skin with massage movements to dissolve dirt, fat and decorative cosmetics.
Wash off with plenty of water and then wash with gel.
The foam, despite its weightless texture, copes well with dirt. © iStock
Does face wash remove blackheads?
The answer to this question is not clear. Firstly, it is difficult to expect that one product will restore skin balance if you do not take care of other stages of care. On the other hand, it's not surprising that this is exactly what we expect, since this is what most facial cleansing products do. Smooth skin, narrowed pores, getting rid of blackheads - such benefits can be read by reaching for any label.
And you don't have to be a marketer to know this yourself. face gel , foam or milk will not solve all our skin problems. And certainly not the hassle of blackheads , which are a complex problem that is difficult to eliminate. However, this does not mean that we are doomed to failure. Choosing the right ingredients and formulas and taking care of your skin can work wonders. So, let's start with choosing a suitable washing gel .
Tools Overview
Soft gel-cream for the face “Absolute Tenderness”, L'Oréal Paris
Upon contact with water, this product transforms into a weightless, gentle cleansing foam. Suitable for dry and sensitive skin: jasmine and rose extracts soothe and moisturize.
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Blemish & Age Cleansing Gel, SkinCeuticals
Contains three types of acids: salicylic, caprylic-salicylic and glycolic. They fight all skin imperfections while rejuvenating it. Along with acne and blackheads, small wrinkles will also disappear.
Facial gel “Men Expert Hydra Power”, L'Oréal Paris
The product is intended for cleansing men's skin. The combination of active detergent components with menthol effectively removes dead cells and prevents the appearance of comedones and pimples. After use, a pleasant cooling sensation remains.
Gel + scrub + mask 3-in-1 “Clean Skin”, Garnier
Salicylic acid fights blackheads and inflammation, while zinc dries out pimples and regulates oil production. Eucalyptus extract has an antibacterial effect.
Cleansing foam that adds radiance, Pureté Thermale, Vichy
The thermal water-based formula gently removes all types of impurities without irritating the skin or damaging its protective barrier.
Deep cleansing gel for oily skin Gel Pure Focus, Lancôme
Thanks to salicylic acid and exfoliating microparticles, it reduces sebum production, tightens pores, and removes oily shine.
Ultra-cleansing gel with anti-acne brush “Exfo Pro”, Garnier
Salicylic acid fights bacteria, eliminates acne and oily shine, plant extracts help restore skin. The soft bristled applicator provides deeper cleansing and helps prevent breakouts.
Cleansing foam for makeup removal Pure Ritual, Helena Rubinstein
Thanks to exfoliating components, glycolic acid, white and black rice extracts, the foam guarantees cleansing of the skin from all types of impurities, helps to reduce pores, evens out the skin, and improves complexion.
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Vitex Black Clean deep cleansing nasal strips - reviews
Hi all!
I am familiar with the problem of blackheads firsthand. These “troubles” live on the wings and back of my nose. So far, only a cosmetologist can effectively solve this problem, but I am in search of effective “home” remedies that can somehow improve the situation. I purchased several products and decided to divide them into two posts. talk about products that combine two words - “activated carbon” - this is a nasal cleansing
strip with activated bamboo charcoal Black clean Belita-Vitex and a gel for washing against blackheads with activated carbon Propeller.
Let's start in order.
Cleansing strip for the nose with activated bamboo charcoal Black clean Belita-Vitex.
All the manufacturer’s promises are immediately visible on the packaging. On the back there is information about the product.
There are notches at the bottom of the package for quick opening - very convenient.
The strips themselves look like this:
Outer side.
Working surface.
The application is simple. After washing with cleanser, moisten the nose area and stick the strip to damp skin. Keep it for 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove the strip.
I did everything according to the instructions. I didn't see any results. Now I’ll show you what the strip managed to pull out:
I apologize for the not-so-aesthetic photo, but I think this is the only way to evaluate the result. On the wings of the nose, the strip did not remove anything at all - all the blackheads remained in place. At the tip of the nose this strip pulled out something, but it was insignificant compared to what was left.
But this is not all the disadvantages of this product. Even a newly moistened strip with water is painful to remove. And after using this product, I had redness in my nose area for about 40 minutes. I assume that it was an allergic reaction, since even if we assume that I somehow injured the skin while removing the strip, the redness should have gone away faster. I no longer had any desire to buy these strips.
40₽price
2/10 rating
1 day, 1 ruble/day use
Skin type:
Oily skin, acne
Compound:
Aqua (Water), Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Methylparaben, Charcoal Powder.
Quantity
per package
: 1 piece.
Manufacturer country
: China.
The product caused an allergy!
Gel for washing against blackheads with activated carbon Propeller.
I bought this gel on the recommendation of my best friend, who is delighted with this product. The gel comes in a very convenient bottle with a dispenser; there is an “open-close” position switch. The dispenser works properly - it does not splash or jam.
The gel itself is an unusual black color. The consistency is medium thick. Foams well, consumption is economical. The aroma is pleasantly perfumed.
I could not evaluate the effect of using this product, since this time I had an allergic reaction. The face turned red in spots and there was a burning sensation. This reaction appeared 5-10 minutes after application (when I washed my face with the gel, I felt comfortable). The spots took a little over an hour. The redness just gradually disappeared. After a couple of days, I still gave this gel another chance, but the reaction was the same. Immediately after the redness appeared, I took an antihistamine. The redness completely disappeared in 40-45 minutes. When I meet, I will give this gel to my friend. I won't buy it myself.
I’m not good with ingredients, so I can’t say which specific component I might have had such a reaction to, I’ll just show you the composition of this product:
169₽price
3/10 rating
2 days, 1 ruble/day use
Skin type:
Oily skin, acne
Compound:
Aqua (Water), Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Absorbent Carbon, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA , Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum
Volume
: 250 ml.
Manufacturer country:
Russia.
Grade
: I will leave it without rating, since I could not evaluate the result of use, since the product caused an allergy.
By the way, to justify Propeller or just by the way, I had a charcoal face mask from this manufacturer. Not bad. There were no allergies and the result was good. Therefore, perhaps a washing gel with activated carbon will be suitable for someone.
For me, these two purchases turned out to be completely unsuccessful.
Thank you for your attention!
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How to choose a cleanser for problem skin
Proper cleansing is the key to healthy skin, dermatologists convince us. Therefore, the process of choosing a product must be taken with full responsibility. First of all, you need to take into account your skin type, its problems and needs.
Oily problem skin
Oily shine, clogged pores, blackheads, pimples are found all over the face.
Oily problem skin is less sensitive to surfactants; it is important to cleanse it thoroughly. Antibacterial, drying, and fat-regulating substances are useful:
