Although many of us wonder if washing our face with just water can help acne, there are several reasons why this is not the best response. Water alone is not sufficient to remove dirt, make-up, and other impurities. Therefore, washing your face with only water benefits very few factors. What’s more, the optimal pH value for the skin on the face and body lies between 4.7 and 5.75. A pH of 7 (that of pure water) is therefore not ideal as it’s considered neutral. Anything below that is acidic and above is alkaline, so, skin’s natural pH is mildly acidic. This mildly acidic pH is created by the skin's acid mantle, the water element of the hydrolipid film that protects the external layers of skin.
Consequently, it’s important to find a cleanser that instead helps maintain the skin’s pH.Understanding the type of skin you have and its demands is important, as is establishing a routine to take care of it. Choosing a cleanser and moisturizer suited for daily use, products that are not too harsh or intense is important.
Cetaphil’s cleansers and moisturizers are designed for daily use and contain ingredients that are tolerated by both sensitive and combination to oily skin types. Products such as Cetaphil’s Oily Skin Cleanser and Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 can be used on a daily basis and contain ingredients that are tolerated by combination to oily skin types.
Using these products is the best way to promote healthy-looking skin and begin a skincare regime that works. It’s also important to remember that washing your face with water only if you have oily skin is not necessarily the best way forward, it’s always better to have both a schedule and a routine.
