Dry Skin? Be Careful What You Wash With.

Especially during the winter when the skin is at its driest, it’s not uncommon to think you need to use a heavier moisturizer to keep the skin more hydrated. But the truth of the matter is, your skin can only absorb so much of a cream so applying several layers isn’t going to make any difference.

The real secret to keeping the skin moist is to make sure you’re using a gentle sulfate-free cleanser.

If the skin feels tight after washing, it is a sign that the skin has been stripped of all its water, therefore causing surface dead skin cell build up. Then you have to rush and put your moisturizer on to put back the moisture that you just took out—which makes absolutely no sense! Bar soaps (even if they say that they are moisturizing), cleansers with a high lather like a shampoo, and anything that leaves your skin feeling really tight is an absolute no-no! The most important part of your entire routine is what you wash with. It makes or breaks the rest of your routine…

For dry, sensitive skin, we love our Gentle Gel Cleanser. Read how it can also be used as a shaving gel!

Try any of our sulfate-free gel cleansers for a thorough and comfortable clean—not a tight clean. To find out which cleanser is right for you, choose your skin type.