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Skin Cleansing with Integrity

Last update on Mar 9, 2016

Skin cleansers are an important part of the cosmetic regiment, even more so for people who have sensitive or compromised skin, or utilize topical therapies.

Water alone removes approximately 65% of oil and dirt from the skin, but is less effective at removing residual oils from cosmetic products and some environmental insults.

This is where cleansers come into play.

Cleansers emulsify dirt, oil and microorganisms on the skin surface so that they can be easily removed.

During cleansing, there is a complex interaction between the cleanser, the moisture skin barrier, and skin pH. Detergents vary in composition, surfactant types (i.e., anionic, amphoteric, cationic, non-ionic) and pH.

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References

[1] Current Clinical Solutions, November 2013. New insights in gentle cleansing. Menas Kizoulis

[2]SkinTherapyLetter, Vol.8 No.3, March2003 Cutaneous Cleansers. B. L. Kuehl et al

[3] Dermatology Research and Practice,Volume 2012 (2012), Review Article Cleansing Formulations That Respect Skin Barrier Integrity. Russel M. Walters et al