Why cream cleansers rock our faces off...or maybe it's our makeup?

Do you know what's so great about cream cleansers?  Everything.  That's right, everything.  Why?  Well, we're gonna tell you why. 

1. No surfactants.  That's a fancy/scientific way of saying, no soap or foaming agents are used.  This is nothing against soap or things that are foamy and lovely however, the way a surfactant works is by binding dirt and oil on your skin then holding it in suspension until it's time to rinse it off.  This seems like a good thing, right? Well...maybe not.  What has been found is that when all the oil is removed from your skin, a moment of freak out can occur.  This takes place in different ways: dry patches, an over abundance of oil being produced too quickly in an attempt to replace the oil that was lost, or just straight up irritation.  
2. Super gentle.  Your face is delicate and deserves to be treated in the most luxurious way possible.  A cream cleanser allows the complete removal of dirt without stripping away the necessary oils your skin needs to stay glowing, supple, and smooth.    
3. Great for oily skin.  Wait, what?  That's right.  Even though cream cleansers are primarily made up of oils and butters, this combination works to bind all the dirt, makeup and excess oil off your skin.  The beauty of a cream cleanser is it allows the skin to feel balanced, and can be an excellent way to keep oily skin at bay. 
4. The ancient Romans only used oil to clean their skin.  That really doesn't have a lot to do with why cream cleansers are awesome.  We just think it's cool.  They would cover their bodies in olive oil and then use a tool called a strigil to scrape off the dirt and grime captured by the oil.  The best way to remove a cream cleanser is with a round or square cotton pad, or a warm, wet wash cloth.  
5. Anti-aging.  There are a lot of products that offer "anti-aging" benefits.  That's great and maybe some of them work but, the most proven way we know of to keep skin looking it's best through your life time is to keep it moisturized.  A cream cleanser will allow your skin to retain the moisture it needs to look its best.  Make sure to follow up with a moisturizer.  Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.  We can't say it enough.  

There are probably more reasons why cream cleansers are so great but this list will do for now.  We have a pretty solid cram cleanser that is getting ready to go through the testing process.  Megan Elizabeth and Traci have already been quite pleased with the samples they made for themselves. They each have different skin needs but this cleanser works great for both of them.  Traci even likes to use hers as the moisturizer after she's cleansed and toned her face.  (By the way, Traci firmly believes in a toner after the skin has been cleansed and her favorite has been Thayer's Rose Petal witch hazel.  It's amazing.) 


What are your thoughts on cream cleansers?  Have you used them before?  Let us know in the comments below! ​