Sweat, sebum, skin flakes mixed with pollutants and makeup make regular cleansing of the facial skin imperative. If this film is not removed, it can irritate the skin, block up the pores, hinder the desquamation of dead skin cells and the move-up of the new cells. Consequently, the skin looks grey and dull and is unable to absorb the active agents from the skincare products.<\/p>\n
The sensitive, dry skin does not require more than cleansing in the evening and refreshment in the morning. However, an extremely sensitive skin can be irritated by very hard water. It should prefer a thermal spray or a mild, of course non-alcoholic tonic lotion for refreshment.<\/p>\n
The step after cleansing with products suitable for the skin state is clarifying with a facial tonic. It functions as an after-cleansing because it removes residues of cleansing. It stabilizes skin\u2019s pH balance although also cleansing should use products with acid or neutral pH for every skin.<\/p>\n
A special form of cleansing is peeling which should be done sometimes. It is recommended for mature skin with slower renewal processes and for blemished skin and skin with keratinization problems. Also dry skin tolerates an occasional gentle peeling.<\/p>\n
For an optimal facial cleansing it is important to use products which are appropriate for the skin condition.<\/p>\n
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Combination or oily skins require cleansing in the evening and in the morning.<\/p>\n
For normal to dry skin cleansing in the evening is sufficient.<\/p>\n
The cleansing foam is lathered up with water, massaged on the face and rinsed off with water. It is available for all skin types.<\/p>\n
The cleansing gel refreshes the skin. It is applied to moistened skin and rinsed off with water. It is ideal for normal skin, combination skin and oily skin.<\/p>\n
The products can contain soothing and anti-inflammatory chamomile or menthol and hamamelis with astringent and sebum-controlling effects.<\/p>\n
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Active ingredients in the ABC facial cleansing: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n GENUINE CHAMOMILE<\/p>\n INCI: Matricaria Recutita<\/p>\n CAS-No: 84082-60-0 \/ 8002-66-2<\/p>\n Extraction: from leaves, flowers, steam distillation<\/p>\n Properties: blue liquid, herbal smell<\/p>\n Main ingredients: bisabolol, flavonoids, carboxylic acids, coumarins<\/p>\n Effect:\u00a0 calming, soothing, anti-inflammatory, healing, antibacterial<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MENTHOL<\/p>\n INCI: Menthol<\/p>\n CAS-No: 1490-04-6 \/ 2216-51-5 \/ 89-78-1 \/ 15756-70-4<\/p>\n Contained in: the oil of field mint (Mentha Arvensis: 70-95% menthol) or peppermint (Mentha Piperita: 29-48% menthol)<\/p>\n Properties: white, crystalline, smell of peppermint<\/p>\n Effect: cooling, firming, refreshing<\/p>\n Note: risk of allergy<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HAMAMELIS<\/p>\n INCI: Hamamelis Virginia Extract<\/p>\n CAS-No.:\u00a0 84696-19-5<\/p>\n Extraction: from twigs, leaves, bark of the Virginian witch-hazel by steam distillation<\/p>\n Main ingredients: tannins, flavonoids, essential oils<\/p>\n Effect: astringent, anti-inflammatory, toning, anti-seborrheic<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Normal to skin should prefer cleansing milk or lotion which is mild and does not strip lipids from the skin. The alcohol-free products are also suitable for removing makeup residues from the sensitive eye areas. They are applied to dry skin and taken off with water or tissues.<\/p>\n Gentle emulsions with allantoin or D-Panthenol have skincare and hydration effects.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Active ingredients in the ABC facial cleansing: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n ALLANTOIN<\/p>\n INCI: Allantoin<\/p>\n CAS-No.: 97-59-6<\/p>\n Contained in: urine of mammals, plants, e.g., wheat germs, comfrey roots, chestnut bark<\/p>\n Extraction: synthetic<\/p>\n Properties: colorless, crystalline powder, odorless, tasteless<\/p>\n Effect: soothing, cell-regenerating, smooths rough, chapped skin, improves moisture-binding capacity, ideal for irritated skin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n D-PANTHENOL<\/p>\n INCI: Dexapanthenol<\/p>\n CAS-No: 81-13-0<\/p>\n Also named panthenol or pro-vitamin B5<\/p>\n Found in: all living cells<\/p>\n Extraction: synthetic<\/p>\n Properties:\u00a0 viscous, colorless, well soluble in water and alcohol<\/p>\n Effect: very gentle to skin, moisturizing, calming, stimulates skin regeneration, strengthens skin barrier, enhances elasticity and suppleness, anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, smoothing, moisture-binding, penetrates well into skin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cleansing oil is recommended for normal, dry to very dry skin. It replenishes lipids already during cleansing because of its contents of e.g., argan oil, almond oil, jojoba oil. It is applied with a cotton pad or massaged into skin with the fingertips, slightly lathered up with water and then rinsed off with lukewarm water. It can be used also for removing waterproof makeup or lipstick.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Active ingredients in the ABC facial cleansing: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n ARGAN OIL<\/p>\n INCI-Name:\u00a0 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil<\/p>\n CAS-No: 223747-87-3<\/p>\n Found in: Maroc<\/p>\n Extraction: cold pressing of kernels<\/p>\n Properties: pale yellow-orange, liquid, taste like nuts<\/p>\n Main ingredients:\u00a0 38-48% oleic acid, 30-40% linoleic acid, 15-23% palmitic-\/stearic acid, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalane<\/p>\n Effect: replenishes lipids, contains oils precious for skin: oleic acid = free fatty acid in sebum; linoleic acid = reduces transepidermal water loss: palmitic acid = in skin\u2019s lipid mantle: stearic acid = moisture-binding, film-building; tocopherol = antioxidant, protects cellular membranes, improves skin\u2019s hydration; phytosterole = in skin\u2019s lipidic film; squalene = sebum component<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALMOND OIL<\/p>\n INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil<\/p>\n CAS-No.: 8007-69-0 \/ 90320-37-9<\/p>\n Extraction: cold pressing of the almond kernels<\/p>\n Properties: fat oil, free of hydrocyanic acid, from sweet and bitter almonds of Prunus dulcis, almost odorless, fine, pale-yellow oil, quick to turn rancid<\/p>\n Main ingredients: oleic acid (sebum component), linoleic acid<\/p>\n Effect: soft skin feeling, smoothing, accelerates healing, replenishes lipids, strengthens skin\u2019s barrier, reduces transepidermal water loos, ideal for dry, flaky skin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n JOJOBA OIL<\/p>\n INCI: Simnondsia Chinensis Seed Oil \/ Buxus Chinensis Seed Oil<\/p>\n CAS-No.:\u00a0 61789-91-1<\/p>\n Extraction: from the seeds of the jojoba brush, cold pressing<\/p>\n Properties: pale-yellow, odorless, does not turn rancid, plant lipid, very similar to sebum<\/p>\n Main ingredients: lipids, waxes, pro-vitamin A, vitamin E<\/p>\n Effect: for supple, soft skin, good skin penetration, not greasy, is said to protect against UV-rays<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The purpose of a facial tonic is after-cleansing and stabilizing the skin. It clears the skin from last traces of cleansing, regulates the pH balance, astringes the pores.<\/p>\n Micellar products are especially suited for impure, oily skin and for in-between cleansing. Products with alcohol or menthol should be used only for oily skin, while a thermal water hydrates and calms and therefore is ideal for dry or sensitive skin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Active ingredients in the ABC facial cleansing: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n PEPPERMINT OIL<\/p>\n INCI: Mentha Piperita Oil<\/p>\n CAS-No.: 8006-90-4 \/ 84082-70-2<\/p>\n Extraction: steam distillation<\/p>\n Properties: pale-yellow-green, liquid, mint smell<\/p>\n Main ingredients: menthol, menthone<\/p>\n Effect: relaxing, cooling, refreshing, astringent, ant-inflammatory, itch-soothing, for tired skin, acne<\/p>\n Note: can cause allergies<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Special products <\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n THERMAL WATER<\/p>\n Thermal water should have a temperature of minimum 20\u00b0C when coming of the source.<\/p>\n It contains salts, minerals and sulfur, depending on the source.<\/p>\n It has skin-calming, hydrating, cooling, anti-irritant, antioxidant, antibacterial effects and mos frequently is used as spray.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MICELLAR WATER<\/p>\n In the formulation the surfactant molecules are arranged so that the fat-attracting (lipophile) parts are lined up to inner part of the spherical structures and the water-attracting (hydrophile) to the water. That organization allows an intensive cleansing effect when used with a moistened cotton pad that removes oil-soluble makeup, greasy dirt, sebum, and water-soluble dirt in one step. Rinse-off is not necessary. It is suitable for sensitive skin, too. Nevertheless, is recommended to apply a moisturizing lotion on dry, sensitive skin afterwards.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The enzyme peeling removes dead skin cells without mechanical effects and is suitable also for dry and sensitive skin.<\/p>\n Enzymes, e.g., ananas extract, stimulate desquamation by breaking down the links between the horny cells, thereby separating them from skin. The skin appears smoother and finer.<\/p>\n An enzyme peeling is applied in the evening after cleansing. Lather up with water, allow to work in, rinse off.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Active ingredients in the ABC facial cleansing: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n ANANAS EXTRACT<\/p>\n INCI: Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract<\/p>\n CAS-No.: 68917-26-0<\/p>\n Main ingredients: Bromelain: The ananas enzyme breaks down the proteins in the upper skin layers to remove them in a gentle manner. Vitamin C<\/p>\n Effect: peeling effect, separates skin scales, upper cell layers, antioxidant, anti-aging effect, moisturizing, regenerating, improves skin appearance<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The dead cells of the upper skin layer are rubbed off with microparticles from fruit peels, almond bran or sea sand.<\/p>\n The procedure opens plugged pores, removes impurities. Skin circulation is stimulated, the complexion looks smoother and fresher.<\/p>\n Normal or combination skin can apply such a scrub once or twice a week; dry skin only occasionally; sensitive skin should not use it.<\/p>\n Apply in the evening, after cleansing. Moisten the face, massage in the peeling, afterwards rinse off thoroughly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Active ingredients in the ABC facial cleansing: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n ALLMOND BRAN<\/p>\n Pressing residue of the extraction of sweet or bitter almond oil.<\/p>\n Contains kernel shells and nutrient tissue.<\/p>\n Ideal to scrub away horny scales.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cleansing masks remove horny skin, cleanse deeply, and smooth facial skin. The mask is applied in the evening, after cleansing; after taking effect, it is rinsed off with lukewarm water. Do not apply to eye area.<\/p>\n Masks with salicylic acid or fruit acids, e.g., glycolic acid, loosen skin flakes from skin\u2019s surface, cleanse, unclog the pores and make way for the young, moisture-rich cells to move to the surface and reveal a radiant complexion. Masks with clay (kaolin) bind sebum; heilmoor clay helps to soothe inflammations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Active ingredients in the ABC facial cleansing: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n SALICYLIC ACID<\/p>\n INCI: Salicylic Acid<\/p>\n CAS-No.: 69 \u201372\u20137<\/p>\n Contained in: e.g., willow bark<\/p>\n Extraction: synthetic<\/p>\n Effect: keratolytic, peeling effect, antiseptic, for skin impurities, acne<\/p>\n Note: irritating effect on eye area and mucous membranes; do not use on sensitive skin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GLYCOLIC ACID<\/p>\n INCI: Glycolic Acid<\/p>\n CAS-No.: 79\u201314\u20131<\/p>\n Contained in: sugar cane sap, unripe grapes<\/p>\n Properties: smallest fruit acid, thanks to it molecular size can penetrate into deeper layers of the epidermis<\/p>\n Effect: keratolytic, reduces horny skin, removes dead skin cells so that new cells can reach skin\u2019s surface; do not use on sensitive skin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n KAOLIN<\/p>\n INCI: Kaolin<\/p>\n CAS-No.: 1332-58-7<\/p>\n Properties: Clay or china clay, fine, soft powder, highly absorbent<\/p>\n Effect: absorbs liquids and skin oils, blotting-paper effect, mattifying, cleansing, in facial masks\/ compresses<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MOORLAND CLAY<\/p>\n INCI: Heilmoor Clay<\/p>\n Main ingredients: minerals, trace elements<\/p>\n Effect: binds and neutralizes harmful substances; absorbs superfluous sebum, oil, dirt, skin flakes when used in facial masks; ideal f\u00fcr oily skin, as a moisturizer also for normal to dry skin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sensitive skin should avoid products with preservatives, like parabens, perfumes, essential oils, emulsifiers, or alcohol.<\/p>\n A cleansing lotion or milk with thermal water will soothe the sensitive skin.<\/p>\n In the morning, it needs nothing but washing with lukewarm water or refreshing with thermal water or a mild, moisturizing facial lotion to protect its lipid-moisture film,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Perfect in the ABC facial cleansing for sensitive skin are products with few ingredients, e.g., minimalistic products<\/p>\n <\/p>\n An essential of the ABC facial cleansing is the exclusion of critical substances.<\/p>\n That means: Without acrylates: They could damage skin\u2019s barrier function and some of them are categorized as microplastic.<\/p>\n Without PEGs: They are suspected of causing cancer and could damage skin\u2019s barrier.<\/p>\n Sulfate surfactants: They dehydrate the skin and make it more permeable for harmful substances.<\/p>\n Polyquaternium: It is suspected of causing cancer and for some part is categorized as microplastic.<\/p>\n Paraffins: The mineral oil derivates could dehydrate and seal the skin in the long term<\/p>\n Silicones: The are difficult to degrade in the environment and could seal the skin in the long term.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nABC facial cleansing: cleaning milk \/ lotion<\/h3>\n
ABC facial cleansing: cleansing oil<\/h3>\n
ABC facial cleansing: facial tonic<\/h3>\n
ABC facial cleansing: enzyme peeling<\/h3>\n
ABC facial cleansing: peeling wash<\/h3>\n
ABC facial cleansing: cleansing mask<\/h3>\n
ABC facial cleansing for sensitive skin<\/h3>\n
Without critical substances<\/h3>\n
ABC facial cleansing with Cosmacon<\/h3>\n