Cleansing Balm vs Micellar Water, Which is Better for Removing Makeup?

Dream - There are many types of facial cleansers available in the market. Starting from face wash that is rinsed with water, micellar water, face cleansing wipes, cleansing balm, milk cleanser, to cleansing oil.

Each facial cleanser has different functions and usage methods. You just need to adjust it to your needs and skin condition.

Regardless of using face wash that is rinsed with water, you need another formula to effectively remove makeup and dirt.

Usually, people use micellar water to remove makeup. But now, many people also use face cleansing wipes and cleansing balm. Of course, all three have different textures and usage methods.

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Micellar water and cleansing balm often contain ingredients that can nourish and cleanse the skin. On the other hand, face cleansing wipes only function to clean the face in emergency situations and often contain alcohol which can irritate the skin. Therefore, it is not recommended to use them regularly.

So, if you want to remove makeup, it is recommended to choose between micellar water and cleansing balm. Cleansing balm itself has a thicker and more moisturizing consistency compared to micellar water.

As reported by Skincare.com, this cleanser also contains oil and wax which act as emollients. This will make your skin feel calm, moisturized, and refreshed after cleansing. This makes cleansing balm very suitable for dry, sensitive, or specific skin conditions.

The way to use it is slightly different from micellar water. You need to massage it gently all over your face until the makeup is completely removed. Then, clean it with cotton, a clean cloth, or water.

However, if your skin tends to be normal or oily, you can use micellar water that contains oil to easily remove makeup without feeling sticky afterwards. So, now you know which cleanser to use, Dreamers?

Dry Skin in Air-Conditioned Room, Here's the Solution

Dream - An air-conditioned room can be very comfortable in the summer. Especially if you enter the room after activities under the hot sun. Unfortunately, being in an air-conditioned room is not always good for your health.

The use of AC can reduce the humidity of the air in the room, which eventually leads to dry and dehydrated skin. According to Skincare.com, the use of AC can also make your skin dull, experience hyperpigmentation, and premature aging, such as the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Dermatologist Nazanin Saedi recommends using moisturizer regularly in the summer if you often stay in air-conditioned rooms to maintain skin moisture. She suggests choosing moisturizers that contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, or both. "Ceramides can strengthen the skin barrier and hyaluronic acid can maintain skin moisture," she said.

Also, choose oil-free, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and gel-textured products for more comfort when used on the skin before or after activities.

Sunscreen Difficult to Absorb into the Skin? Pay Attention to These 6 Things

Dream - Although highly recommended, many people are still lazy to use sunscreen, let alone apply it every two hours. Understandably, sunscreen has a sticky texture when applied.

Sunscreen can also change the color of the skin to a grayish tone. In addition, sunscreen can clump and leave residue. It seems like the product is difficult to absorb into the skin.

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Clumping or peeling of newly applied sunscreen is called sunscreen pilling. The causes are quite varied and differ for each person.

Of course, this can be overcome so that you can still use sunscreen while doing activities. Here are some tips from Dermatologist Dian Pratiwi to prevent sunscreen pilling.

1. Control the Products Used

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Sunscreen pilling can be caused by using too many products with a thick consistency. As a result, the sunscreen is difficult to absorb into the skin and clumps or peels.

Control the use of skincare products and use lighter skincare formulas for a comfortable and easy application of sunscreen.

2. Pay Attention to the Ingredients in Sunscreen

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The ingredients in sunscreen can also cause pilling or peeling. Try to avoid using sunscreen that contains silicones such as dimethicone, amodimethicone, or cyclomethicone, as well as xanthan gum. Choose sunscreen with a more liquid texture and smaller particles for easy absorption into the skin.

3. Use Products in the Correct Order

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Using products in the wrong order can render skincare, including sunscreen, ineffective. Use products from the most liquid to thickest consistency.

Usually, sunscreen has the thickest consistency. Therefore, sunscreen is almost always used as the last step in skincare routine.

4. Ensure the Products Used are Fully Absorbed Before Applying Other Skincare

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Not waiting for skincare products to fully absorb before applying other products will render your skincare routine ineffective.

Allow the products to fully absorb before applying other skincare products. Usually, skincare products need 50-60 seconds to be absorbed into the skin and can be layered with other products, including sunscreen.

5. Applying Sunscreen by Patting

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Many people apply sunscreen by spreading it all over their face. Actually, that method is not wrong.

However, if you experience sunscreen pilling, try applying sunscreen by patting it with your fingers. This method will optimize the absorption of the product so that it doesn't leave any residue.

6. Exfoliating the Skin

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Regular exfoliation can prevent the buildup of dead skin cells and clogged pores. This will make skincare application more effective and easier to absorb.

You can exfoliate with a scrub or specific skincare product 1-2 times a week to make your face brighter, nourished, and improve the effectiveness of skincare.

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