The market today offers a huge range of options, so it can be easy to get confused when deciding which cleaner you need. Cleansing milks, oils, gels, foams, towels, micellar waters. Here we give you a guide to know which is which.

The first thing is to always remember that the ABCs of skin care are cleansing + moisturizing + sun protection. These are the three basic steps and even enough for some people. As this is the fundamental formula, it is important to choose the product to be used for each phase.

Before starting, it is important to use a product to remove make-up if it has been applied. For this, a biphasic make-up remover It is ideal for removing it from eyes and lips. Then, for the face, a micellar water can perform this function, in addition to cleaning.

This product offers a quick and easy way to remove makeup, cleanse and tone the face, neck and décolleté. Its name comes from the micelles that compose it, molecules that act like a magnet trapping dirt and oil from the skin. Gently apply to the skin using a cotton pad or reusable makeup remover. Micellar water offers the advantage of simplifying the daily care routine, in addition, it can also be used on the eyes and lips.

They are found for combination, dry, oily, sensitive, reactive skin and even for all types.

La Roche Posay Physiological Ultra Micellar Water Sensitive Skin

It cleans impurities from the skin, removes make-up and pollution, calms it and gives it a feeling of freshness.

The most chosen when you want to clean the skin quickly. Another of their advantages is their portability, since they can be easily moved to use them for any occasion, but it must be considered that their level of cleaning is not deep, so it is not ideal for the usual routine.

Natura Chronos Multi-Benefit Micellar Wipes

With duo technology, on the one hand they remove make-up, cleanse and purify, and on the other hand they exfoliate and moisturize for up to eight hours.

Recommended for dry and/or mature skin, its formula helps nourish the skin while removing residue and dirt, protecting the skin barrier and irritation. Argentinian cosmiatrist Stefi Haume (@stefihaume) points out: “These are very noble products, they even help to remove make-up and impurities, leaving the skin hydrated.”

Welleda Gentle Cleansing Milk

Natural facial cleanser that cleans in depth and without altering the protective barrier of the skin.

Most recommended for oily skin. When using this type of cleanser, the moisturizing step becomes even more relevant. It is very important to choose a gel that does not dry out or dehydrate. Remember that oily skin can also be dehydrated, which is very common among people who use products to control oil. Haume comments, “They work as an antiseptic helping to reduce shine production and deep cleaning.”

Uriage Hyséac Cleansing Gel

Cleansing oils are ideal for revitalizing the skin and giving it a glow, and they work especially well during low-temperature seasons. “Perhaps the idea of ​​washing your face with oil seems a little strange, or might make you think it would cause pimples or blackheads to appear, but an oil cleanser is a very good way to remove debris that clogs pores, especially a good way to remove waterproof makeup, and the best thing is that it does this without drying out the skin,” says Stefi. She recommends it for everyone. skin types, including oily skin.

Majen Wind Cleansing Oil

Cleanses, removes make-up and nourishes the skin, increases collagen and repairs damaged cells. Eliminates oily impurities and is suitable for all skin types, including acne-prone skin.

Lightweight, they are a very good alternative for sensitive skin, gently eliminating impurities and traces of dirt. Stefi Haume explains: “They have a composition quite similar to gels, but it’s much lighter and there are fewer surfactants.”

Vichy Cleansing Foam

Light foam that helps achieve clear, illuminated and fresh skin.

Dr. Claudia Moreno, dermatologist at Clínica Indisa, recommends “always taking into account the type of skin to be treated and individual preferences, since a product that is pleasant to use on a daily basis is a product that will be used and effective in the treatment skin “. The specialist adds: “The ideal is to choose products without dyes or too perfumed, free of detergents and to favor soap substitutes.” On this point, Stefi Haume specifies: “Each skin is different and has different needs, which is why it is very important to know what type of skin you have and thus be able to have a good choice of products for your daily routine, to don’t overload it.” She also recommends regular professional facials.

It never hurts to remember that one of the most common mistakes when cleansing skin in the morning is applying cleansers or scrubs in the shower, as hot water can be very dehydrating, so the ideal is to do it with water at room temperature.