Organic facial cleansing for healthy & clear skin

Why daily facial cleansing is essential

For healthy and well-groomed skin, a good facial cleanser is the first step in any skincare routine. Its importance is often underestimated, but it's the foundation for ridding the skin of dirt, excess sebum, and pollutants—especially those caused by makeup or sunscreen. Even for skin types without blemishes and pimples, daily cleansing is essential, as facial skin is sensitive to environmental influences such as heat, cold, UV rays, and pollutants.

The functions of daily facial cleansing

Careful facial cleansing fulfills numerous important functions:

1. Remove dirt and residue
   In the evening, makeup, environmental pollutants, and excess sebum are thoroughly removed. In the morning, cleansing rids the skin of sweat and sebum that have built up overnight.
2. Preparing for care
   Clean skin absorbs care products better and maximizes their effectiveness.
3. Strengthening the skin barrier
   Proper cleansing supports the skin barrier and preserves the acid mantle.

Can facial cleansing with just water be enough?

Over-cleansing with aggressive products can damage the skin just as much as inadequate cleansing. For normal, untreated skin, plain water may indeed be sufficient. However, plain water doesn't remove oily residues like sebum or sunscreen. For oily and combination skin, as well as for those with makeup or sunscreen, mild cleansing products are a better choice.

Important properties of a good cleanser

• Skin-neutral pH value
  Cleansing products should have a pH between 5.0 and 5.5 to preserve the skin's acid mantle. Alkaline soaps, on the other hand, weaken the skin barrier and promote dryness.
• Without aggressive surfactants
  Surfactants like sodium coco sulfate can irritate the skin. Surfactant-based cleansers with cleansing amino acids are much more gentle on the skin. They don't dry out the skin and provide additional moisture.
• No unnecessary additives
  Fragrances, alcohol and preservatives can irritate sensitive skin.
• Emulsifier-free formulations
  Emulsifiers dissolve the body's own fats, which dries out the skin and makes it more susceptible to germs.

Cleansing Oil: The gentle cleansing step

A cleansing oil gently removes dirt and excess sebum without damaging the skin's natural protective barrier. The principle of "like dissolves like" describes the method by which oil removes greasy dirt. Our Deep Cleansing Oil offers a mild, surfactant-free cleansing action while simultaneously nourishing the skin with valuable plant oils such as almond, avocado, jojoba, and babassu oil, which bind moisture and soothe the skin.

Cleansing gel: For oily and impure combination skin

The Deep Cleansing Gel deeply cleanses pores, removes excess sebum, and leaves skin matte. With nourishing organic aloe vera gel and moisturizing betaine from sugar beet, the cleansing gel stabilizes the skin barrier and protects the skin from dehydration.

Double Cleansing: Intensive care for evening cleansing

Double cleansing combines cleansing oil and gel: First, the cleansing oil removes stubborn makeup and sunscreen, before the cleansing gel thoroughly removes excess sebum and dirt. This method is ideal for evening cleansing, while a cleanser alone is often sufficient in the morning.

Emulsifier-free cleansing creams: Perfect for sensitive skin types

Myrto Cleansing Creams offer gentle cleansing without irritating additives like alcohol or fragrances. Their few, yet high-quality ingredients make them particularly well-tolerated. They contain antioxidant beta-glucan from oats, which strengthens the skin barrier and locks in moisture deep down.

• Cleansing Cream S : For sensitive skin
  With soothing jojoba oil, shea butter and healing clay, Cleansing Cream S cares for sensitive skin types that are prone to redness and itching.
• Cleansing Cream T : For dry and mature skin
  The Cleansing Cream T contains argan oil and avocado oil to provide the skin with a particularly regenerating effect and moisture – ideal for dry or mature skin.
• Cleansing Cream M : For sensitive combination skin
  Sensitive combination skin with an oily T-zone and dry cheeks benefits from Cleansing Cream M with sebum-regulating grape seed oil and anti-inflammatory beta-glucan.

Application tips for optimal cleaning

1. Cleansing Cream
   Massage the cream onto damp skin and rinse with lukewarm water.
2. Cleansing Oil
   Apply 2-3 pumps of the oil to your skin and massage it in. Remove with a damp cotton pad.
3. Cleansing Gel
   Spread the gel on damp skin, lather it up and rinse it off.
4. Post-cleaning with toner
   The toner removes any remaining residue and hydrates the skin.

❓ Frequently asked questions about facial cleansing