Face foam

Facial Foam is a light cleanser suitable for all skin types, especially oily or problematic. It not only has a good effect on inflammation and acne, but is also able to even out skin tone and relieve its deep layers from the accumulated pollution of the day - dust and makeup.

The main difference between the foam for the face from mousse, gel or other means for washing is its gentle non-traumatic formula. Initially, the tool is a pearly gel for washing, viscous in consistency. But when it comes into contact with water, the foam starts washing actively - if you wash your face without additional means, it turns out thick, if using sponges or horseies - it is really soapy, airy and light.

Foams can be a little dry, so not recommended for people with dry and prone to flaking skin. However, for such cases there are special moisturizing and nourishing foams, therefore, it is not worthwhile to abandon this product prematurely.

The foam is designed for high-quality deep and at the same time not traumatic skin care. It is an excellent tool for both teenagers and owners of mature skin, even for men.

The tool is able to clean the skin from makeup and impurities, maintains the water balance of the skin and washes away dust. Due to the deep penetration into the dermis exfoliates dead and unhealthy skin particles.

Facial cleansers are divided into several types depending on their purpose. Of course, it is quite logical that the skin is divided into suitable for different skin types: oily, mixed (combined), dry, sensitive, problem and normal. However, one way or another, any type of derma needs something definite. That is why in addition the means for washing, be it a gel, foam or mousse, are divided by functionality into:

1. Cleansing. The most common option, suitable for ladies who have no special problems with the skin. Includes antiseptic and soothing ingredients.
2. Oxygen. When used once or twice a week, they are able to replace a facial scrub - cleansing is more careful than that of a scrub, but still deeper than in the case of a simple cleansing foam.
3. Moisturizing. Suitable sensitive, problem (if used a couple of times a week) and dry skin. It includes active moisturizing and nourishing ingredients, but does not leave an unpleasant film on the skin.
4. To remove makeup. It differs from others in that it has a more delicate composition, due to which it can be used on sensitive skin around the eyes without the risk of mucosal irritation.
5. Matting. Ideal for oily, combination and problem skin. Its main advantage lies in the deep cleansing of pores, their closure and getting rid of oily shine. Thanks to washing with this skin, his appearance can be delayed for a couple of hours.

Also foams are divided by consistency.

1. Thick paste in tubes, bottles or cans. The best can be considered the one that you need to whip yourself, but rather with the help of a sponge or mesh for washing.
2. Gel consistency in bottles and tubes. Just as a thick paste requires foaming with the addition of water.
3. In the form of air mousse. This foam is packaged in a bottle with a pump-dispenser and whipped in advance.The most uneconomic option, and the foam is not as elastic and dense, as in the other two options.

The higher the ingredient in the list of ingredients - the greater the amount contained in the composition. As a rule, the first positions in the list are water (thermal or mineral, water-based products are the most common) and various lathering substances, as well as extracts - green tea, chamomile, milk.

In the skin against acne and acne and for problem skin There will be various essential oils (tea tree, mint, citrus, conifers, rosemary, as they have both drying and tonic, healing effects), aloe, salicylic acid, yeast with sulfur, zinc, wood or activated charcoal. Means with acids - alpha and beta hydro acids are very effective. Denoted as AHA and BHA.

For dry sensitive or thin skin chamomile and milk froth, coconut, with rice bran, with lactoferrin, bamboo and volcanic ash, which does not cause allergies. The blueberry or grape foam moisturizes any type of skin perfectly, the egg skin is also virtually universal.

In the compositions are designated as SLS and Paraben and the most dangerous of them - Sodium Laureth Sulfat, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laryl Sulfate. Parabens in face products are extremely rare. Mineral oil is a derivative of oil refining, acts similar to silicones and is referred to as Mineral Oil. Perfumes (parfum) in foams, as a rule, stand at the end of the composition and do not bear much harm. An interesting feature is that if after the word parfum there is an asterisk (*), it means that there is a fragrance of natural production, below is a description of the essential oils that make up it. On the packaging of natural foam should be written "without sulfates, parabens and silicones."

As with any tool, even such a gentle has its negative properties. For example:

1. Improperly matched skin can exacerbate skin problems. In this case, you need to carefully look at its composition.
2. It can also dry out the skin. The point here is in the wrong selection of funds, as well as inadequate hydration and toning after washing.
3. Foam wash, like any non-pharmacy facial can cause significant damage to the skin with open wounds or stitches after surgery.
4. The same applies to atopic dermatitis.

From the useful properties of foams, you can highlight the main

1. Regulates the sebaceous glands.
2. Rejuvenates (with correctly selected formulations and marked “for mature skin”)
3. Prevents acne and acne, regulates inflammation and lightens post-acne and age spots.
4. Moisturizes.
5. And, of course, carefully and carefully cleanses.

The company Nivea There are two very similar means - Refreshing Aqua Effect Mousse for Normal Skin and Cleansing Foamsuitable for dry and sensitive skin. The cost of each - about 200-300 rubles.

Facial wash Avon "Purifying Nutra Effects" contains soap nut extract, which is its main advantage - it means that the product does not contain parabens, silicones and soap. Suitable for combination and oily, as well as sensitive skin. The cost is about 300 rubles for 150 ml.

Teana presents an exclusive foam with lactoferrin and heather extractsuitable for gentle cleansing of oily, combination and problem skin. Exclusively this tool because of its main ingredient - lactoferrin. This is a protein with a very strong bactericidal property. It should be within 500 rubles.

Foam "KAO Biore Foaming Face Wash Marshmallow Whip" It costs about 700 rubles and really looks and smells like marshmallows. The line includes three products for different derms: a foam with a floral scent for normal and combination skin (pink), anti-acne (green) and honey for dry skin (yellow).

"Doliva Mild schaumendes washgel" It costs only 200 rubles, and it has an amazing effect. It is made in Germany according to all European standards and has no harmful preservatives in the composition.

From luxury cosmetics can be distinguished Micellar facial wash La Roche-Posay. The main difference is that it simultaneously washes away the makeup and moisturizes the skin. After use, the face is smooth and soft, and the skin is elastic.

Facial cleanser mousse "Avene Mousse Nettoyante" actually has a foam texture. It is suitable for sensitive skin of the face and around the eyes, as well as for oily and combination. This universal remedy is worth about a thousand rubles.

Foam is not necessarily the brainchild of Japanese, Korean or European manufacturers. And domestic has a couple of products that will appeal to you.

For example, the brand "One hundred beauty recipes" is a foam called "Moisturizing and freshness." It is enriched with grape, aloe and black tea extracts. Designed for any type of skin, and costs about 60 rubles. The company stands out "Bark" with your phyto gel skin.

"Evisent" It is a cream for the face with yeast and sulfur, suitable for oily and problem skin. It does not contain aggressive detergent components, costs about 200 rubles for 160 ml.

"Clean line" produces camomile foam for any skin, and soap company "Spivak" - foam with lavender and tea tree.

Review of foam for washing, see the following video.

The process of selecting cosmetics is individual and often causes certain difficulties. There are several "whales", focusing on which you can choose almost any tool for the face, and foam as well.

1. Focus on skin type. Since the foam is a remedy for the skin, its type plays almost the most important role. It is clear that the remedy for dry skin would not be suitable for oily skin, and "wash" for mature will not have a wow effect for young girls.
2. Do not forget to pay attention to the labels. No matter how the manufacturers praise their funds and do not call them the best, if we discard the extra epithets, we can get quite reliable information about the functions of the goods. It is unlikely that the product intended for moistening will dry.
3. Read reviews. The opinion of the same ordinary buyers, like you, can be much more useful. Read the opinions of other customers, compare with what is written on the label and with what you need. Thanks to this, you can make a full analysis of the tool.
4. Carefully look at the price / quality indicator. Despite the fact that the prices of the mass market are far below the luxury or pharmacy cosmetics, remember that you can’t buy the cheapest product without looking - for your own safety, find out about it. Also, the price depends on where you buy the product - in a pharmacy or a large chain of branded stores will always be slightly cheaper than in online stores (due to delivery) or in supermarkets. Remember that in the case of Korean foam, this item is not particularly important - since they are considered the safest and it is realistic to find a good tool in literally 300-400 rubles. But pay attention to the shelf life and integrity of the package.This applies to any cosmetic product.
5. Alternate one foam with others or replace with respect to the time of year. This is done to ensure that the skin is not accustomed to one tool and it does not become less effective. For example, if you are the owner of problematic or dry skin, you can wash with foam in the morning, wash makeup too, and use antiseptic treatment “washings” for the night - tar, sulfuric or boron soap, for example. For dry skin, mousse is a good alternative. There is also the option of using two different foams - for example, toning in the morning and soothing at night.

It is not necessary to buy ready-made facial wash, you can try to do it yourself. To do this, you will need a soap base, distilled water, oil on the base and a couple of drops of any essential oil (for dry skin, it is better to use lavender, rose, mandarin or lemon, for oily or problematic rosemary, mint, lemon or fir), as well as bee wax.

How to make facial wash your own hands, see the video below.

There are several ways to use this tool. The first is traditional European. In this case, you need to take a drop of foam, just lather it in your palms and apply on wet skin. The foam is thick and dense. It is believed that this option is not suitable for oily and combination skin, since the active substances do not penetrate the skin deep enough.

For the second, safer option, you will need silicone sponge, foam skin, or sponge-konnyaku. You will need to take the same pea product and thoroughly whip it into the foam on a wet sponge / mesh, apply onto the pre-moistened skin and, moving along the massage lines from the center of the face to the periphery, cleanse the skin, then wash off the foam.

This method is traditional for Asian women - Korean women and Japanese women. They also have several separate skin care systems including foam - for example, 424.

If we are talking about foam for mature skin, then you need to pay attention to Korean manufacturers. For example, on the foam from "Secret Key Snail + EGF Repairing Foam" has a rating of 4, 5 and fully positive reviews. Indeed, even the most flabby skin after its use looks more taut. The tool seems to brighten skin tone, which is why the face looks freshened as a whole.

Foam "One Hundred Recipes of Beauty" "Moistening and Freshness" has a rating of 4, but completely negative, even repulsive reviews. Customers chorus it is not recommended. But why - as part of one chemistry, all natural ingredients are at the end of the list, which indicates their low concentration. The tool can cause irritation and dry skin. After use, skin tightness is felt.

Reviews on the foam of another popular Russian manufacturer "Clean line" with chamomile extract is also not enthusiastic - however, unlike the previous means, they still exist. The average rating is 3.7, the price is also about 70 rubles per 100 ml. From the positive we can note the smoothness and softness of the skin after washing.Pores do not clog or dry skin - and this is one of the main advantages of the foam. Perhaps suitable for owners of dry or normal skin is not a problem, but for oily and combination will be weak.

The average rating of the foam "Avene Mousse Nettoyante" is 4.7. The composition is generally good, but there is a dangerous substance - Disodium EDTA, which irritates the skin if overexposed or not washed off. However, the foam is a washable product, so customers reduce one hundredth point of the rating for it. The tool is very convenient to use - the dispenser produces a thick soft foam, easy to apply and wash off.

Foam "D`oliva Mild schaumendes washgel" has a rating of 3, 9, but overall good reviews - there are enthusiastic customers, and those who have not caused the joy of the tool, but did not worsen what was. Means foams well, foam gives a thin and almost transparent, bubbles are small. It smells of herbs and olive. Perfectly washes away cosmetic oils and make-up even from the eyes, without damaging sensitive skin and mucous membranes.

"Evisent" with yeast and sulfur - an indispensable tool for owners of oily and problem skin with a lot of acne and inflammation. Additional ingredients are fruit acids and anti-inflammatory extracts. It smells like green tea. Directly by function - perfectly washes makeup, including powder and concealer, does not dry at all, the skin is moisturized and clean.