Most people believe that one has to follow a daily ‘skin routine’ to prevent ageing and maintain/ promote healthy skin.  As a result, cosmetic giants have taken advantage of the gullibility of the common man/ woman. Cleansers/Toners and various other cosmetics are promoted to no end.

But, does it really matter which cleanser and which toner you use? Yes, one does need to clean their skin. But are soaps not suffice? Does one need to buy expensive ‘cleansers’ to clean their skin?

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An extensive study on this topic, published over a decade ago has conclusively proved that:

‘There was no significant correlation between the price of the products and their irritation potential. In fact, the lowest irritation was achieved by a soap with a price of 0.0082 US dollars per gram. Therefore, it is necessary that dermatologists point out that a highly price soap is not necessarily the best option for individuals with sensitive skin. In addition, our results further indicate that good soaps are not characterized by their fragrance or appearance, nor by the place in which they are sold.’

Inexpensive Syndet bars like Eucerin & Dove etc. are more than adequate for cleansing skin of any skin type.  One does not need to splurge on expensive cleansers & toners. I am sure you could put your hard earned money to better use. If healthy skin is all you desire, do read my simple tips on ‘How to maintain a younger/ firmer looking skin’. Happy to answer any questions on this topic….

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