Face wash: what is it, how to choose and use?

Face wash is one of the many cosmetic novelties that came to us from Asia. This tool has gained recognition both in the West and in our country, and now you can buy this product not only from Korean or Japanese cosmetic brands, but also from European, Russian, Belarusian.

Face Wash Powder - it is a skin cleansing powder. Immediately before use, it is diluted with water until a creamy mass is obtained. Another option for preparing powder for use is to beat with water until a foam is obtained. Then wash your face with the resulting foam / mousse.

Some types of washing powders can be used in dry form. In this case, they need to be applied to wet skin, and the powder will act as a scrub.

Powder cleansers have a number of advantages over other cosmetics designed to cleanse the skin. Since this cosmetic product does not contain water, it weighs very little and it is convenient to take with you on trips. In addition, the tool is very economically consumed.

But the main advantage of powder is effective skin cleansing. The composition of this cosmetic product often includes enzymes of plant origin and acids, which effectively remove dirt from the skin, even out complexion, and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.The pluses include various uses of powder - not only as a foam or mousse for washing, but also as a face mask or scrub (depending on the recommendations of the manufacturer of the cosmetic product).

The disadvantages of this product for washing include relative inconvenience of use, since the powder must be premixed with water. Some types of powder may not be suitable for people with sensitive skin (if a significant amount of acids and enzymes is included in the composition of the cosmetic product).

The active ingredients of enzyme cleansers are enzymes (enzymes) of plant origin. Enzymes are proteins that are catalysts of various biochemical processes in the body. Some enzymes are used in cosmetology.

The means for washing include enzymeswith keratolytic action, that is, the ability to exfoliate keratinized skin cells. The enzyme powder for cleansing the skin often includes the enzymes papain and bromelain - substances derived from papaya and pineapple. They provide deep cleansing and renewal of the skin, make it smooth.

The composition of cleansing powders includes AHA acids (fruit) and / or BHA acid (salicylic), which also soften the skin, even out its microrelief, have anti-inflammatory and exfoliating effects. And also acids can be part of powders with enzymes.

Some manufacturers include components of mineral origin in the composition of powders, for example, kaolin. Kaolinite - the main component of white clay - has a mild cleansing effect, softens and soothes the skin.

Another mineral component that may be present in washing powders is calcium carbonate, it has a matting effect and is recommended for cleansing oily skin. Such ingredients provide additional mineral cleansing.

Facial cleansers can include plant extracts and cosmetic oils, including essential oils (for example, orange).

Face wash can be universal, designed for all types of skin, but there are some types for oily and combination, as well as for normal and prone to dry skin.

By composition, there are 2 types of face wash:

• cleansing (there are no enzymes in their composition);
• enzymatic (enzymes included).

According to the purpose, face wash powders are represented by the following types of products:

• to cleanse the skin and remove makeup residues from it;
• two in one, foam for washing + peeling.

For the first time, face wash powders appeared on the Asian cosmetic market: it was Korean and Japanese brands that offered customers skin cleansers in the form of a powder with enzymes and acids in their composition.

Now this type of cosmetics is included in the range of different brands, for example:

• Sensai, Meishoku (Japan);
• Janssen Cosmetics, Babor (Germany);
• Ciracle, Missha, Petitfee, Elizavecca, Tosowoong, Storyderm, A'Pieu, MBSKIN and others (Korea);
• Aravia Professional, Faberlic and many others (Russia);
• "Belita" (Belarus).

Facial cleansers from different manufacturers cleanse the skin well due to the action of mineral components, as well as enzymes and / or acids, although the compositions of the powders vary significantly.

For example, in enzymatic face wash Aravia professional (Russian brand), Belita (Belarusian) and Meishoku (Japanese) there is papain. But the first two products do not contain acids, and AHA-acids and BHA-acid are included in the enzymatic face wash with peeling effect from Meishoku.

Before using face wash powder, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions compiled by the manufacturer of a specific cosmetic product.

The usual use procedure is as follows:

• pouring a little cosmetic in a wet palm, it is necessary to dilute it with water;
• then the resulting liquid is whipped in the palms to the state of foam;
• foam should be applied to wet skin, spreading over the face with massage movements, with the exception of the area around the eyes;
• rinse thoroughly with warm water after 1-2 minutes;
• use 2-3 times a week.

To obtain a thick, uniform foam, you can use special mesh washcloth made of synthetic materials. It is believed that washing with thoroughly whipped foam does not injure the skin, allows you to achieve a good cleansing effect and, in addition, reduces the consumption of cosmetics.

Some manufacturers allow you to apply powder on a damp face in the form of a powder, without first diluting it with water. In this case, the powder works like a scrub. The possibility of such a method of use, if any, is usually indicated in the instructions for the cosmetic product.

The vast majority of reviews of face powders from different manufacturers contain a positive assessment of this type of cosmetics. Consumers note the following results that washing with powder gives:

• smooth, silky skin;
• good cleansing;
• there is no feeling of dryness and tightness of the skin;
• its color is aligned;
• the number of rashes decreases;
• you can use masks and scrubs less often.

Among the characteristics that consumers give different powders for washing, there are also such:

• soft action;
• gentle peeling;
• mattifies and brightens the skin;
• eliminates black dots;
• well washed off the face;
• has a pleasant aroma;
• suitable for problem skin;
• very convenient to use.

There are ladies who are not completely satisfied with the effect of the face wash powder they bought, some of them write that:

• the used product tightens the skin;
• Has a scent that they don’t like;
• not suitable for sensitive and dry skin;
• small holes in the bottle are clogged with particles of damp powder;
• in some bottles there is too big a hole, so it can be difficult to dose the product.

Consumers also note the following points related to the features of use and the cost of this type of cosmetic product:

• economical consumption;
• taking into account the period of use - budgetary funds;
• not suitable for make-up remover;
• washing does not take much time;
• the prices for washing powders from different manufacturers vary greatly;
• the bottle with powder is very light, convenient to take with you on trips.

For a review of Faberlic cleansing powder, see the video.