{"id":6808,"date":"2023-08-24T02:17:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T19:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6808"},"modified":"2023-08-24T02:17:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T19:17:50","slug":"how-to-use-active-cleansers-from-dermatologists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6808","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Active Cleansers, From Dermatologists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">Y<\/span>ears of excessive exfoliation and far too much time spent prodding and picking in front of a 10X mirror have left my skin temperamental, at best. The truth is, I simply can\u2019t handle active serums the way I used to\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-boosting\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-boosting\/\">vitamin C<\/a> leaves me red and itchy, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tatcha-wrinkle-smoothing-retinol-alternative\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tatcha-wrinkle-smoothing-retinol-alternative\/\">retinol<\/a> gives me a bumpy, persistent rash. And while my current simplified skincare routine has proven successful, I still find myself wanting the benefit of certain acids without overburdening my moisture barrier.<\/div>\n<p>Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/daily-facial-cleanser\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/daily-facial-cleanser\/\">the active cleanser<\/a>: a cleanser packed with, you guessed it, active ingredients that promise everything from a brighter complexion to anti-aging benefits. While dermatologists have long sung the praises of gentle, non-soap cleansers (particularly those you can get at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-face-cleanser\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-face-cleanser\/\"> drugstore<\/a>), active cleansers offer an additional, less irritating opportunity to treat the skin with stronger ingredients since they\u2019re ultimately washed off with water.<\/p>\n<p>For me, swapping out my usual <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1106309%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdrloretta.com%252Fproducts%252Fgentle-hydrating-cleanser&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Factive-cleansers%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drloretta.com\/products\/gentle-hydrating-cleanser\">Dr. Loretta Gentle Hydrating Cleanser<\/a> ($35) with an active cleanser a few times a week has been seriously game-changing\u2014it keeps my pores unclogged and my skin baby soft. It\u2019s one of my go-to tips when approached for skin-care advice, thanks to the gentle-yet-effective results it delivers. And while I tend to gravitate toward cleansers with active ingredients like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-care-chemical-exfoliation-aha-bha\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/skin-care-chemical-exfoliation-aha-bha\/\">lactic acid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benzoyl-peroxide-bleach-eyebrows\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benzoyl-peroxide-bleach-eyebrows\/\">benzoyl peroxide<\/a>, you can find top-notch cleansers with an array of actives, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/glossier-solution-i-tried-it\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/glossier-solution-i-tried-it\/\">salicylic acid<\/a> (for fighting acne), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/niacinamide-serum\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/niacinamide-serum\/\">niacinamide<\/a> (for calming skin), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/retinol-versus-glycolic-acid\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/retinol-versus-glycolic-acid\/\">glycolic acid<\/a> (for exfoliation), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dark-spot-correctors\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dark-spot-correctors\/\">azelaic acid<\/a> (for brightening). But in order to get the full benefits from your active cleanser, it\u2019s essential that you use it properly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/active-cleansers\/\" current-title=\"The Common Mistake Dermatologists Say Is Making Your Face-Washing Routine Less Effective Than It Could Be\" current-image=\"GettyImages-1429942456-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-23\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/active-cleansers\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/active-cleansers\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/active-cleansers\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The right way to use an active cleanser<\/h2>\n<p>I know what you\u2019re probably thinking: <em>How can you possibly mess up washing your face?<\/em> But it\u2019s not always as simple as a quick scrub and rinse. As board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ranellamd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ranellamd\/\">Ranella Hirsch, MD<\/a>, explains, it\u2019s important \u201cthat actives have the opportunity to interact with the cleansing agent properly.\u201d In other words, products need some time to do to their thing, and this is especially true with those that have active ingredients. This can be done one of two ways: with movement of the product (i.e. rubbing it on your face) or more indirectly over time.<\/p>\n<p>In order to ensure your active ingredients, well, activate, it\u2019s imperative that you leave the cleanser on your skin for at least 60 seconds, says board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joshzeichnermd\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joshzeichnermd\/\">Joshua Zeichner, MD<\/a>\u00a0Otherwise, when the cleanser is applied to the skin, it\u2019s washed away before it can do what it\u2019s designed to do.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Hirsch says to think of it as insurance: By leaving your active cleanser on the skin for at least one minute, you\u2019re giving it more time to work its magic so that you can reap the full benefits of the formula. Not only that, but cleansing for a full 60 seconds also helps soften the skin and clean off the pollution, dirt, and sweat from the day. In other words, those extra precious seconds help thoroughly cleanse the skin, which in turn allows active ingredients to penetrate deeper and work better.<\/p>\n<p>While you can certainly set a timer, many dermatologists say counting to 60 in your head is more than sufficient\u2014as is singing your ABCs (out loud or in your head, whichever you fancy), since the full song is roughly a minute long. Regardless, experts strongly suggest keeping time in some fashion, since most people only end up cleansing for around 10 to 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>But be careful to stick to that one-minute time limit\u2014no more or no less.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a balance,\u201d Zeichner warns. \u201cCleansing ingredients are not designed to be left on the skin for extended periods of time. When it comes to cleansing, there can be too much of a good thing. even the most gentle cleansers can cause skin irritation, if they are left in place and not rinsed off the way they should be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 60-second rule is a serious game changer when it comes to active cleansers, but it\u2019s a lesson worth applying to any sort of cleansing, ingredients aside. After all, taking the extra time to <em>really<\/em> clean off the day\u2019s dirt and grime and allow your cleanser the chance to penetrate the skin is never a bad thing.<\/p>\n<h2>Shop active cleansers<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<h2 class=\"text-h2 wg-inline-shopable__title mb-[20px]\">For fighting acne<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Herbivore%2C+Aquarius+BHA+%2B+Blue+Tansy+Clarifying+Cleanser\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowl.me%2FckqZWzgCYjR&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Factive-cleansers%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/ckqZWzgCYjR\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/s2575157-main-zoom.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowl.me%2FckqZWzgCYjR&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Factive-cleansers%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Herbivore%2C+Aquarius+BHA+%2B+Blue+Tansy+Clarifying+Cleanser\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/ckqZWzgCYjR\"> <\/p>\n<p>Herbivore, Aquarius BHA + Blue Tansy Clarifying Cleanser \u2014 $26.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>The salicylic acid molecules in this face wash dive way down deep into your pores, clearing out acne-causing dirt and bacteria to keep your complexion clear. And not only does the blue tansy in the formula give it it\u2019s beautiful cerulean shade (which, FWIW, will look gorgeous on your vanity), but it also helps calm inflammation and soothe redness.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Augustinus+Bader%2C+The+Cream+Cleansing+Gel+with+TFC8%C2%AE+Gentle+Cleanser\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowl.me%2FckqZ1jsgmu6&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Factive-cleansers%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/ckqZ1jsgmu6\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/s2458891-main-zoom.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowl.me%2FckqZ1jsgmu6&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Factive-cleansers%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Augustinus+Bader%2C+The+Cream+Cleansing+Gel+with+TFC8%C2%AE+Gentle+Cleanser\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/ckqZ1jsgmu6\"> <\/p>\n<p>Augustinus Bader, The Cream Cleansing Gel with TFC8\u00ae Gentle Cleanser \u2014 $70.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Augustinus Bader\u2019s products are <em>all<\/em> infused with the brand\u2019s famous, proprietary anti-aging technology, and this cleanser is no different. The TFC8\u00ae in the formula stimulates cellular renewal, helping to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What\u2019s more, it contains antioxidant-rich aloe leaf extract, which fights off free radicals to defend against future signs of visible skin aging before they even occur.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<h2 class=\"text-h2 wg-inline-shopable__title mb-[20px]\">For evening out skin texture<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Murad%2C+AHA%2FBHA+Exfoliating+Cleanser\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowl.me%2FckqZ8BN9Kfh&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Factive-cleansers%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/ckqZ8BN9Kfh\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/s2210383-main-zoom_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowl.me%2FckqZ8BN9Kfh&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Factive-cleansers%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Murad%2C+AHA%2FBHA+Exfoliating+Cleanser\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/ckqZ8BN9Kfh\"> <\/p>\n<p>Murad, AHA\/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser \u2014 $46.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Developed with dermatologists, this formula delivers a double dose of chemical and physical exfoliation via a thoughtful blend of alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids and jojoba beads. Lactic, glycolic, and salicylic acids work together to resurface your complexion, while itty-bitty beads gently whisk away dead skin cells.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Years of excessive exfoliation and far too much time spent prodding and picking in front of a 10X mirror have left my skin temperamental, at best. The truth is, I simply can\u2019t handle active serums the way I used to\u2014vitamin C leaves me red and itchy, and retinol gives me a bumpy, persistent rash. 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