Revamp Your Skincare Routine: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Facial Cleansing Foam for Men

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Revamp Your Skincare Routine: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Facial Cleansing Foam for Men

For men, who are prone to sebum production, a facial cleanser is an essential skincare product to keep their skin clean. However, many of them may not know what kind of item is best for them, and choose at random based on price or packaging. In this issue, we focus on the most common and easy-to-use face wash, “Facial Cleansing Foam,” and introduce how to choose the right one, as well as recommended items!

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Cosmetic Dermatologist, Specialist in Japanese Society of Anti-Aging MedicineNatsumi Miwa
Graduated from Kitasato University School of Medicine in 2013. After completing her training at the University of Tokyo Hospital, she worked as an internist and dermatologist at a clinic in Tokyo. From May 2017 to June 2020, she worked at a cosmetic clinic in Tokyo as a director. She has been the director of ”LonaLona CLINIC" since July 2020. She is active in a wide range of activities including lectures, TV, radio, magazines, and the web.

What is Face Cleansing Foam?

Facial cleansing foam is a cosmetic product that comes in a tube or bottle containing a semi-solid facial cleanser. It is also called cleansing foam depending on the manufacturer and brand. Facial cleansing foam has a cleansing effect similar to facial soap, but is characterized by the fact that the skin does not feel tight or flaky after use. Many products are characterized by the quality of their foaming and lather, and the cleaning power and texture after washing differ depending on the product. There is a wide range of variations, from refreshing products with strong degreasing power to moist products containing moisturizing ingredients, so it is advantageous to be able to choose the product that best suits your skin type.

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Facial cleansing foam should be chosen according to your skin type!

There are many types of facial cleansing foam, from refreshing to highly moisturizing, and according to skin concerns. The rule of thumb is to choose the one that best suits your skin type and concerns, as choosing the one that is incompatible with your skin can lead to worsening skin problems. Here, we will introduce four ways to choose a facial cleansing foam.

How to Choose Facial Cleansing Foam (1) “If you are concerned about sebum and roughness, we recommend a facial cleanser with clay!

If you are concerned about sebum, rough skin, or hardness of skin, you should choose a facial cleansing foam containing clay, which is excellent at adsorbing dirt. It has higher cleansing power than regular facial cleansers and can handle large amounts of sebum. It also removes unnecessary keratin, so it is recommended for rough skin.

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How to Choose Facial Cleansing Foam (2) “For acne-prone skin, facial cleansing foam with anti-inflammatory ingredients is safe.”

The first step in improving acne is to reduce inflammation. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a facial cleansing foam that contains ” anti-inflammatory ingredients ” to reduce inflammation. Glycyrrhizic acid, chamomilla flower extract, and adlay extract are well-known anti-inflammatory ingredients, so it is a good idea to check whether these ingredients are included when purchasing facial cleansing foam.

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How to Choose Facial Cleansing Foam (3) “For dry skin, choose a facial cleansing foam with high moisturizing ingredients.

The number of men with dry skin has been increasing in recent years as air conditioning and other factors have made the air drier than ever before. Although beauty ingredients in face washes do not penetrate into the skin’s interior, they can moisturize the skin’s surface, preventing moisture from evaporating from the skin after washing. It is advisable to choose a facial cleansing foam that emphasizes moisturizing and contains hyaluronic acid, collagen, ceramide, and other ingredients.

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How to Choose Facial Cleansing Foam (4) “For Sensitive Skin, Use Facial Cleansing Foam with Amino Acid Surfactants for Gentle Care”

The detergent in facial cleansing foam is an ingredient called ” synthetic surfactant. Because of their superior cleansing power, if used on sensitive skin, they are likely to disrupt the barrier function and cause further skin sensitivities. Therefore, men who suffer from sensitive skin should choose a facial cleansing foam that contains “amino acid surfactants,” which are well-known as gentle cleansing ingredients for the skin. Amino acids are also present in the skin and are less likely to cause allergic reactions, making them safe to use even on sensitive skin.

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The order in which you wash your face is important! It is best to start with the T-zone and apply foam first.

Although not limited to facial cleansing foam, the shortcut to beautiful skin is to pay attention to the order in which you wash your face. Men’s skin is said to have 2~3 times as much sebum and half as much moisture as women’s, so depending on where you put the foam first, you may end up washing too much. It is recommended to first put lather on the T-zone (forehead and nose), which is said to produce more sebum, and then wash the face in the following order: U-zone (face line), cheeks, mouth, and eye area. After thoroughly lathering the face, rinse the face with lukewarm water about 30 times to prevent residual surfactants in the facial cleansing foam from remaining on the face.

For beautiful skin, we recommend using a foaming net with dense foam for a gentle, frictionless face wash.

As men who are familiar with beauty care know, friction is taboo when aiming for beautiful skin, as it puts a strain on the skin. However, there are probably many people who tend to scrub their skin when washing their face. This is where a lathering net comes in handy. The net produces a thicker lather than a hand lather, so there is no need to scrub your face. It also has the advantage of shortening the face-washing time since it is easy and quick to create lather. Since foaming nets are inexpensive, and they need to be replaced infrequently, running costs are low, so why not give them a try?

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