When it comes to facial cleansers, I might as well be Goldilocks: I can never find the cleanser that is "just right." I consider my skin combination dry, where my cheeks can stay dry and even flaky, yet I can end up with an oil slick across my forehead. For me, the perfect cleanser has to remove makeup, suck up the oil so I FEEL the clean, but prevent the tightness and dryness you can often get when you rinse. Some cleansers left my skin feeling greasy, others left my skin dry and visibly tight.
Once upon a time, there was Eslor skin care. Created by a pharmacologist for his wife who, like me, was seeking a natural skin care line, Eslor offers aloe based products for various skin needs. If you've checked the labels on your cleanser, you'll probably find a plethora of ingredients. However, Eslor is being praised for what is NOT in it. Instead of harsh cleansers like sodium lauryl sulfate, there is almond meal, earth kaolin and seaweed extract which help suck up dirt while leaving skin moisturized. Eslor's Soothing Refiner and Cleanser draws out impurities while cleaning surface dirt away. Aloe soothes red, irritated skin while glycerin and hops are natural moisturizers. With only a handful of ingredients, this cleanser proves less is more.
The Pros:
Finally! I've discovered the perfect balance; my face feels clean yet very soft. Even without immediately applying a moisturizer, this low foaming gel is a combination cleanser and toner in one step. I've noticed my skin is smoother after about a week of use, too. There's no fragrance or dyes, so this could be an excellent option for sensitive skin. In addition, there are no harsh cleansers, no parabens, no sodium lauryl sulfate and no sodium lauryl ethel sulfate (both rough cleansing agents.) This is the first cleanser I have found that has actually improved my skin without any additional product use!The Cons:
At $32 for a 2 ounce bottle, it isn't a budget-friendly option for some. It cleans well, but may not offer enough oil control throughout the day for individuals with particularly oily skin. Finally, because this cleanser is designed to draw out dirt and oil deep within your pores, you may notice a pimple or two in your first week or so of use. (This is common with face masks and products with kaolin clay, which is a natural detoxifying agent that may bring impurities to the surface.)This truly is a high quality cleanser and I can only imagine how effective it would be combined with Eslor's other skin care products. You can receive free samples with purchase on the Eslor website and as a bonus, there are men's skin care products as well. It's worth a look.
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