By Eve Stahl
Many of us waiver between the extremes of simply rinsing our face with water to avoid drying out our skin or the use of harsh alkaline based cleansing products that strip the skin of its natural protective oils. It can be difficult to know what is best to do since a facial cleanse needs to remove both water soluble and oil soluble debris. Fortunately there are balanced solutions available.
Our skin comes in daily contact with environmental toxins, communicable germs and more. Add a hot climate or physical activity to the equation and perspiration holds toxins intended for elimination on the skin's surface. A facial cleanse needs to remove both water soluble and oil soluble debris without the use of harsh alkaline based cleansing products that strip the skin of its natural protective oils. The production of sebum (oil) by the sebaceous glands becomes unbalanced in reaction to drying soaps. Oily skin gets mixed messages. In response to sudden dryness it compensates by producing excessive oils. Dry skin becomes extremely dry. It appears sallow and becomes rough in texture.
A perfect cleanse affords deep yet gentle cleansing that soothes and nourishes the skin leaving it feeling clean, balanced, soft and glowing with vibrant health. What ingredients will offer this end result? Natural ingredients! Gentle use of clay will remove and absorb toxins without stripping the skin. Seaweeds nourish the skin with minerals, amino acids and other valuable nutrients.
Oats are cleansing, soothing and calming especially for sensitive skin.
Liquid cleanses are valuable for cleansing the skin while simultaneously feeding it the benefits of vegetable oils specifically chosen for their therapeutic properties and suited to different skin types. A word of caution though, most liquid facial cleansers contain sodium lauryl sulfate which is reported to cause eye irritation, skin rashes, hair loss, scalp scurf (similar to dandruff) and allergic reactions. Lauryl, laureth sulfates and other coconut derivatives are used to create suds and foam. We have come to associate lots of lather with good cleansing. The suds and foam may be fun, but they do not assist the cleansing function and they are a definite sign that a harmful ingredient is present.
Exfoliates are used to remove dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin. This brings young skin cells to the surface and stimulates cell growth in the lower layers of the skin. Removing cell build up on the surface of the skin makes wrinkles appear softer and smoother. If exfoliating is overdone or harshly done it can irritate the underlying layers of the skin by exposing the cells prematurely. Use only natural exfoliates that will be gentle.
Masks are used for deep cleansing to remove undesirable build up of any product that may clog your pores and for those skin types that benefit from occasional deeper attention. A mask should be moisturizing, nourishing and re-mineralizing to the skin. They can offer toning but should not be tightening or drying to the skin. A good mask should leave your skin soft and supple, toned and glowing with radiant health. Eve's Mud Party product meets all of these criteria. http://www.gardenofeveskincare.com Love the Mud!!! I swear I have lost a new line I had developing under my eye. Over the last 2 years I have tried numerous upscale and natural brands. I choose Garden of Eve over all.- Lilla O. Plains, VA
Garden of Eve Cleansers do the job:
Garden of Eve's Facial Cleanse or Mask product is a deep yet gentle cleanse. It soothes, nourishes, improves circulation and revitalizes the skin. A unique blend of bentonite clays and organic irish moss sea weed offer mineral nourishment to the skin while oats gently soothe the skin. It leaves the skin supple, moist and glowing, feeling particularly clean ... ready for toner and moisturizer. It is a powder that you mix with toner or water. It has both exfoliating properties and can also be used as a deep cleansing mask.
http://www.gardenofeve.com/product_info.phpcPath=22&products_id=63 I especially like your Facial Cleanse or Mask product. It leaves my skin feeling particularly clean and soft; better than any other cleanse I have ever experienced. - Sandy J. , Cville, VA
The Facial Cleansing Nectar product is a lotion form of cleanse. It is a blend of organic oils sunflower, safflower and apricot oils; and kaolin clay. It offers extra nourishing and conditioning that benefits aging skin. It is good for all skin types and is particularly soothing for sensitive and delicate skin. It is conveniently dispensed in a pump bottle.
I am so glad I found your products. Your Facial Cleansing Nectar is so gentle and effectively cleansing. I've never used anything on my face that felt so good.- Marie P., San Jose, CA
Eve Stahl is an integrative health consultant, herbalist and educator committed to quality, purity, and above all, sharing her knowledge of the benefits of what nature has to offer. To meet the need for non-toxic skin care products she developed the Garden of Eve Skin Care System.
For more information about Eve's work visit http://www.garden-of-eve.com or call 1-800-329-4748 .
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