St. Ives and its parent company, Unilever, claimed that the crushed walnut particles the product relied on for exfoliation caused microtears in the skin, leading to infection and overall irritation.
Sonic cleansing devices are derm-approved but not for every skin type. More resilient skin may be able to handle them a couple of times per week, but sensitive, thinner skin will want to skip this altogether.
Makeup remover wipes can cause friction and even tear the skin. Plus, since they’re dampened, a lot of alcohol and preservatives are required to keep the wipes from molding, neither of which are great for sensitive skin.
To get a gentle cleanse without harmful chemicals, try the oil cleansing method with a pure, natural oil (like jojoba or olive oil) instead of Cetaphil.
This is due to the tacky, sticky nature of the strips, which comes courtesy of Polyquaternium-37, a key ingredient in the Bioré product that’s more commonly found in hairspray.
Even though peel-off charcoal masks may help remove dirt and buildup from your pores, they also remove precious skin cells and even vellus hair, leaving skin raw and ripe for irritation.
Sparkly selfies aside, glitter has zero beauty benefits. Mud, on the other hand, does so if you’re looking for a cleansing, firming treatment, look no further than Dead Sea mud.