The Squeaky Clean Myth

Many clients come in under the impression that their skin isn’t clean unless it feels tight after a cleanse. Unfortunately that feeling comes at a price, over-stripped skin. Many foaming and gel cleansers on the market (especially those for acne-prone skin) are too harsh and leave the barrier at an unhealthy PH. The barrier requires its natural lipids to maintain regular sebum production, cell turnover and a balanced microbiome. Many oily-skin people are told that to remedy that problem they need harsh scrubs and strong acid cleansers, when really by doing so they are teaching their skin to produce more oil by thinking it is dry. Over-stripping compromises the skins natural immune system making it unable to perform properly and leaving it exposed to environmental aggressors. A proper cleanser is your first step to healthy skin.