First empty in a really long time! This non-foaming gel cleanser, Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser, is my favorite winter morning cleanser because it is SO gentle. It makes an ideal mild cleanser for dry skin.
My skin doesn’t feel oily or dirty when I wake up, but I still need to cleanse because surface oil and sweat accumulate during the night. You may not see any oil, but it’s still there. So if you want to keep your pores clear, you need to cleanse in the AM even if your skin feels dry.
All I need is a mild cleanser, because I don’t want to over-strip my lipid barrier in the winter time. Skin gets dried out from low humidity (indoor & outdoor), pollution, and sun. So a gentle cleanser is the best way to “weather-proof” my skin.
This cleanser doesn’t strip or do the opposite (leave a residue like some soothing cleansers). It looks and feels similar to Cetaphil but cleans better and has more beneficial ingredients (anti inflammatory & calming).
SKIN TIP: Raid the sensitive skincare aisle! This cleanser is in Dermalogica’s sensitive line (Ultracalming). But anyone can use it.
There’s no rule saying you need to have sensitive skin. Sensitive products always have anti-inflammatory & soothing ingredients that are helpful to skin at any time.
Like this Ultracalming Mist in the picture. It’s a hydrating, calming toner that I love to use even if there’s nothing wrong with my skin.
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