Hylunia Blog How hydrating cleansers benefit skin

If your face feels dry after washing it, your cleanser may be to blame. Many cleansers work to deep clean the skin. However, certain ingredients they use may leave you with skin that feels dry or tight. A hydrating cleanser can help keep your skin feeling moisturized. What makes a hydrating cleanser different from other cleansers?Hydrating cleansers contain more moisturizing ingredients that minimize water loss and drying of the skin. They gently and effectively wash away impurities, without removing critical natural oils skin needs to remain hydrated. Hydrating cleansers are recommended for all skin types and work effectively on skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.Try Hylunia Facial Cleansing Lotion or Hydrating Cleansing Cream for a gentle water activated cleanser that hydrates while it cleanses.Cleanser ingredients that can dry skinWatch out for the following ingredients in cleansers to avoid drying your skin.SulfatesAlcohols such as ethanol, ethyl, methanol, benzyl, isopropyl, sodium chloride and SD.Parabens listed as methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl.Surfactants listed as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, salicylic acid, sodium sulfosuccinate, and willow bark.Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs).Glycolic acidPEG-6 LaurateFD&C dyes/Synthetic dyesPropylene GlycolRetinolMineral oilArtificial fragrancesLyePolypropyleneTriclosan Hydrating cleansing ingredientsLook for these ingredients when searching for a hydrating cleanser:Hyaluronic acidJojoba oil, coconut oil, avocado oilGrape Seed extractGlycerineShea butterGlycerolSodium Alpha Olefin SulfonateBeeswaxSqualenePolysorbate containing ingredientsCocmidopropyl betaine (CAPB)Butylene glycolCaprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin Now that you know what ingredients to look out for and which ones to avoid in cleansers, you can look forward to having clean, moisturized skin!