Epicuren Discovery®

Nearly all skincare routines use cleansers, exfoliators, or both. But what is the difference between using an exfoliating product like an apricot exfoliating scrub and a regular daily cleanser? Cleansing and exfoliating can leave you with a visibly refreshed-looking complexion while priming your skin for other skincare products, but there are significant differences between the two skincare steps. Understanding the differences can help you plan your skincare routine. Apricot Scrub What Does Cleansing Do? When you cleanse with a daily face wash, you remove dirt, grime, and other impurities from the surface level of your skin that have built up during the day or night. You can use your standard face cleanser every day, in the morning and before bed, or use two different cleansers. Using a facial cleanser twice a day can help your skin look and feel better. Cleansing more than twice per day, depending on your skin type, can result in dry, irritated skin. Alternatively, not cleansing en...

Cleansing is the foundation of every great skincare routine, which is why it’s so important to use the best facial cleanser for your skin type. The satisfaction of removing dirt, excess oil, and makeup means your serum, facial cream , and other products can work the most effectively. You can set yourself up for a thorough but gentle cleanse by focusing on your skin type in the following guide. OILY SKIN Oily skin tends to produce excess sebum (oil), leading to extra shine. Everyone needs oil in their skin to keep it moisturized, but when you have overactive oil glands, you produce too much sebum. CLEANSER TYPES: Look for a foaming or gel-based cleanser that helps control natural oil production without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. Naturally derived ingredients such as willow bark extract, citrus peel oil, and cucumber fruit extract are a few to look for in a gel cleanser. ACNE-PRONE SKIN If you have oily or even sensitive skin, you may also be prone to blemish...