6 Ways a Foaming Facial Cleanser Can Give You Radiant Skin

Genes may influence radiant skin, but anyone can have a luminous, healthy complexion. It starts with a consistent skincare routine using products that suit your needs, such as the right foaming facial cleanser. Since washing the face properly is one of the pillars of a good skincare regimen, choosing a multitasking product gives the rest of your routine a head start. Here are six ways cleansers work to give you radiant, healthy skin.

Washing your face is the first step for a reason: the rest of your routine won’t work if you don’t. Oil, dirt, bacteria, and dead skin can clog the pores and accumulate on the epidermis. When this happens, serums and especially creams won’t be able to penetrate it. For them to do their thing, you need a clean slate. Massage your face with a foaming facial cleanser or any cleansing product for 30 to 60 seconds. If your products contain active ingredients, this should give them enough time to work their magic.

Excess sebum can be the enemy of radiant skin because of how it clogs the pores. A foaming facial cleanser can help by lifting these impurities with a nice lather. It suspends excess sebum and dirt as you massage your face, releasing impurities from your pores and making them easier to rinse off. When your pores are clear, you’re less at risk of developing pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads that can make your skin look less than radiant.

For very oily skin, use Dove Facial Cleansing Mousse Oil Control Care with witch hazel. This removes dirt, bacteria, and excess oil without stripping it of its natural moisture.

Cleansers can also have active ingredients that help boost collagen production. Collagen holds everything together and keeps your skin looking smooth, supple, and firm. The body naturally makes it, but production declines with age, resulting in dryness and sagging. Niacinamide is an ingredient known to stimulate the production of collagen.

According to the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, this gentle and easily absorbed ingredient can stimulate collagen and elastin production in the skin, helping improve elasticity and firmness.

Radiant skin is both hydrated and moisturized. Some cleansers contain hyaluronic acid, which helps the skin attract more water. A humectant that draws water from the environment to the skin’s surface, HA, can hold up to 1000 times its weight in moisture. It’s a popular ingredient because it can give the skin a dewy glow.

Fatty acids such as ceramides can also help moisturize the skin and protect it from irritation. When added to skincare products, they assist in preventing transepidermal water loss, balancing moisture, and restoring the skin barrier.

A cleanser like Dove Facial Cleansing Mousse Moisture Care can help hydrate and moisturize your skin for up to 24 hours with 40% Active-boost Serum and 2x hyaluronic acid (refers to two types of hyaluronic acid). It also has ceramides, which protect the skin barrier from irritation.

Brightness is another key quality of radiant skin. If your skincare routine focuses on this goal, it helps to boost your serums and masks with a foaming facial cleanser that also brightens. Powerful antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, and again, niacinamide can help. These can effectively reduce hyperpigmentation and improve dull skin.

According to the British Journal of Dermatology, niacinamide also inhibits the transfer of melanosomes, which synthesize and store melanin. Aside from brightening dark spots, it also protects the skin from environmental damage, helps reduce inflammation, and refines the pores.

To get rid of dark spots and even out the skin tone, use Dove Facial Cleansing Mousse Brightening Care. This has niacinamide and sakura, which are known to brighten the skin and give it a radiant glow.

Did you know that stress contributes to dull skin? The stress hormone cortisol can trigger breakouts, reduce skin elasticity, and worsen existing conditions like eczema. The National Institute of Mental Health cites self-care as a helpful tool for stress reduction. Something as simple as luxuriously washing your face can help make you feel calmer and put together. Being more mindful of this step in your routine can change your view of skin care and perhaps even your day.

A foaming facial cleanser can go beyond cleaning the skin. With the right active ingredients, it can also be its ticket to health and radiance. Go for hardworking cleansers that are gentle, such as Dove Facial Cleansing Mousse. Touted as a “holy grail” product that was previously only sold in Japan, it’s now available for fans in the Philippines to enjoy. Dove Facial Cleansing Mousse is available at your nearest Watsons store and in Shopee and Lazada.