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What is the difference between cleansing gel and cleansing milk? Which is better (i.e., more gentle)?

1) Cleansing emulsions: There are W/O (water-in-oil) and O/W (oil-in-water) formulas. Cleansing milk with a W/O formula resembles waterless creams, except it has a higher emulsifier content and water is incorporated for better removal of water soluble dirt particles. Milk with an O/W emulsion is the product most often used for facial cleansing. The emulsifiers are either anionic or non-ionic in nature. The higher the cleansing milk’s water ratio, the lower is the cleansing effect.

 

2) Cleansing gels are transparent gels that consist of aerosil and mineral oils. These products are easy to rinse off.

Which type of product is better or more gentle depends on your skin type: A cleansing gel is recommended for oily or combination skin. Both products may be used for normal skin. For dry or extremely dry skin, a cleansing milk is preferred, because it removes less oil from the skin and is less drying.

All in all, you can decide for yourself whether you prefer the creamier consistency of a cleansing milk or a foamier product like a cleansing gel.

Do I need to use a different moisturizer in winter than in summer?

This depends first and foremost upon your skin type. Generally, this is incorrect, because mature or very dry skin, for example, needs a richer moisturizer, even in summer.

As a rule, normal to dry skin needs gentler care (e.g., a fluid). Now there practically every skin care line includes products with more moisture and less oil, which consumers can switch to in the summer. This ensures that your skin receives the same ingredient complexes that it was used to in the winter.

What is the difference between adult products and those for children?

The natural protective acid mantle of babies and small children (up to 12 years old) is still weak. The pH value is in alkaline rage and therefore the ability to neutralize alkalines very weak, meaning that they are more susceptible to disease, viruses, and fungal infections.

A) Skin cleanser: Cleansing products are very mild and basic (pH value: 3.5-3.6). They contain mostly replenishing ingredients. B) Skin care: Products are similarly composed to skin care products for dry skin.

· Baby oils = Cleansing oils

· Body lotion: As a rule, W/O emulsions consisting of lanolin and lanolin alcohols, plant oils, paraffin oils, emulsifiers and moisturizing substances, anti-inflammatory and healing plant extracts, panthenol, etc.

· Skin/facial creams: O/W as well as W/O emulsions; richer than body lotions.

Why do the scents of skin care products change?

Aromatic substances, whether natural or synthetic in origin, are generally extremely sensitive to influences such as heat (which causes evaporation of volatile components), air (oxidation) and light (energetic radicalization).

To prevent a change in scent due to these outer influences, cosmetic ingredients are preserved accordingly.

Nevertheless, the scents of natural aromatic substances can still change.

I exercise a lot and shower at least twice a day. How often should I apply body lotion?

This depends upon your skin type and which shower products you use. If you use soap, then be sure to apply a body lotion for your skin type after each shower, regardless of skin type.

If you have normal skin and use moisturizing shower products, once a day is enough (after the last shower). For dry or very dry skin, you should apply body lotion after each time you shower.

Why do cracks and grooves develop in soap?

All soaps (typical soap bases, no syndets) exhibit a sensitivity to calcified water. Contact with water causes soap to flake away and sodium soap is precipitated. This causes soap to dry out, and cracks and grooves begin to develop.

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What is the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant?

They differ in how they work. Deodorants: These fight bacteria that decomposes sweat (i.e. its enzymes) or through masking unpleasant- smelling components of sweat. Anti-bacterial substances added to deodorants should work selectively against the sweat-decomposing bacteria and not destroy the entire skin flora. Therefore they are mostly only bacteriostatic and not bactericidal. Ingredients: triclocarban or clorhexidin.

Antiperspirants: These encroach at an earlier point the development of unpleasant smelling odor. The excretion of sweat is reduced up to 80% by constricting the sebaceous glands.

Ingredients: aluminium chlorohydrate, aluminium zirconium complexes, aluminium chloride.

Why does underarm sweat have such an intense odor?

The apocrine glands are found in higher concentration in the genital area, on the nipples, and the underarms. Sweat produced in these glands contains a high proportion of organic substances—most of all oily components and cell fragments. In its fresh state, apocrine sweat is almost odorless, but also determines an individual’s distinctive smell. Due to its high ratio of organic compounds, when this is metabolized by bacteria, short chain fatty acids (like butanoic acid) are created, producing an unpleasant odor.

How can I avoid deodorant spots on clothing?

Be sure to wait until the deodorant has been absorbed (i.e. dried) before getting dressed. Never apply deodorant to clothing, only to your skin.

After using deodorant, my silk pullover has a white ring. What can I do?

We recommend the following for sensitive fabrics, where the remnants of deodorant and/or salt crystals from dried sweat have already been deposited:

For hand washing, follow care directions and use a gentle fabric detergent like Fewa or Perwoll. If needed, treat underarm areas with a stain remover spray before washing. Wash with generous amounts of water. Use special detergent as directed and dissolve well in water. Wash textiles well thoroughly, making sure to rub well areas under the underarms. Rinse well.