The Benefit of Olive Oil Facial Cleansers and Other Natural Solutions
The Benefit of Olive Oil Facial Cleansers and Other Natural Solutions
Article by Yu Morita
Olive oil facial cleansers are growing in popularity, but before you buy one, take a few minutes to read this article. The article includes information about daily cleansing and the best skincare routines to protect your skin’s long-term health and appearance.Over-cleansing is a big problem for many people, particularly, it seems in the US. Dermatologists find that the treat more patients that have more or less stripped away any natural oils that their body produces, which causes redness, dryness, itching and irritation. In the long run, it also contributes to premature aging.Natural oils produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands, provide protection against wind, sun, some types of infections and general injuries. Even regular tap water strips away those naturally protective oils.Regular exfoliating and the use of harsh abrasives has become an increasingly popular regimen. But, instead of doing anything beneficial, that routine is actually causing damage.Wherever there is irritation or redness, there is underlying inflammation, which is one of the causes of cellular aging. Olive oil facial cleansers and other gentle solutions do not cause irritation or inflammation. Some solutions actually have natural anti-inflammatory activity.Regardless of what kind of cleanser you use, you should use a moisturizer following every bath or shower. Whenever you wash your face, you should follow-up with a moisturizer. Women that follow the best beauty routines use a daytime and a nighttime moisturizer. The ingredients that they look for in their moisturizers include: * Grape seed, for face and body care, to heal damage around the eyes, fade stretch marks and improve antioxidant status * Avocado oil, for nighttime facial moisturizing, to help fade age spots and improve the skin’s collagen content * Shea butter, for regular nighttime use and as an occasional deep moisturizing ingredient * Coenzyme Q10, an antioxidant proven to reduce wrinkles, improve firmness and repair sun damage * Keratin, a protein complex shown to improve firmness, moisture content and to reduce inflammationOlive oil facial cleansers do a little bit of good for your skin’s health, particularly if they take the place of a harsh or abrasive cleanser. But, nothing can compare to the benefit of a good moisturizer, even for people that believe their complexion is too oily.Often times, the things that cause an oily or greasy feeling are cosmetic ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oils. If you read the labels on the products that you are currently using, you’re likely to be surprised by how many of them contain petrolatum. It’s something of a workhorse for the cosmetic industry.Olive oil facial cleansers have been used for many years in some countries. Castile soap was originally created by using olive oil and other plant-based oils. The switch to animal fat or tallow was a later choice, because it was cheap and readily available.The best advice is to get back to the basics. Care for your skin gently, avoid overexposure to the sun and whenever you use olive oil facial cleansers or similar products, follow up with a good protective moisturizer.
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