What a cleanser does
A cleanser contains surfactants: molecules that surround oil and loosen it so that water can wash it away. A gentle one removes dirt without stripping away too many lipids from the skin barrier, which is why the skin stays clean without feeling tight. The same applies to water: lukewarm cleans well; very hot dries the skin out.
Nighttime cleansing is the most important, especially if you use sunscreen daily, as is advisable with the high-altitude sun in mountain cities, or if your skin spends the day exposed to city pollution. In hot and humid climates, a refreshing gel is much appreciated.
How to choose
- Normal to combination skin: Refreshing Cleansing Gel, from Pure Algue.
- Combination to oily or blemish-prone skin: Purifying Cleansing Gel, from Pure Menthe.
- Any skin, with a luminous finish: the Bright Botanical foam or the Microalgae gel.
- Eye makeup, even waterproof: the Express Eye Makeup Remover.
The gels
The Refreshing Cleansing Gel 125 mLfrom Pure Algue has a very fresh texture and removes impurities and makeup residue on normal to combination skin; there is a 30 mL minifor traveling. The Microalgae Refreshing Cleansing Gel 390 mLis suitable for all skin types and cleanses without drying. For combination to oily skin, the Pure Menthe Purifying Cleansing Gel removes impurities without drying and leaves a matte appearance. It comes in 125 mL, 390 mL, and a 30 mL mini.
Bright Botanical foam and exfoliator
The Brightening Cleansing Facial Foamhas a creamy foam texture and removes pollution, sunscreen, and makeup residue without drying. Use morning and night on a damp face, with a gentle massage, and rinse. The Brightening Facial Exfoliatorremoves dead skin cells with a creamy texture. Two or three times a week is sufficient; more often can cause irritation. Do not use it on damaged or irritated skin.
Pur Bleuet eye makeup remover
The Express Eye Makeup Remover is dual-phase. An oily phase dissolves makeup, even waterproof, and an aqueous one prevents a greasy finish; that is why you must shake it before use. Soak two cotton pads, place them over closed eyes, wait ten seconds, and remove without rubbing. It comes in 100 mL, in 200 mL, and, within the facial care collection, in a 50 mL mini.
After cleansing, toner and treatment are in Facial care.
