There are beauty gestures that seem secondary, but in reality they change everything. Cleansing the face is one of them. It does not only remove dirt or makeup. We could say that cleansing is the step that determines how the skin will respond to everything else. And yet, it remains one of the steps that still isn’t followed properly.
We have seen how in recent years routines have become increasingly complex, with double cleansing, multiple products and chained steps. But not all experts agree with this trend. In fact, there are dermatologists who advocate simplifying and focusing on what really matters: choosing good cleansers and using them well.
Based on the most repeated doubts from her followers, the dermatologist Belén Ruffin has shared a selection of her favorite facial cleansers alongside a very clear and, above all, practical routine. «I never thought I’d say ‘you’ve asked me’, but yes, you’ve asked me a lot about facial cleansers,» she notes before summarizing her approach with several key points that challenge many widespread ideas.
The first, and perhaps the most striking: she is not in favor of double cleansing. In her routine there are no oils or balms as the first step. She prefers to rely on a single well-formulated cleanser that is effective and respectful to the skin.
Another habit of hers is to incorporate gentle physical exfoliation every morning. A gesture that, when chosen correctly, can help improve the skin’s texture and bring radiance, as long as aggressive particles are not used and it is not performed with too much friction.
At night, however, her approach changes slightly. It is there where she prioritizes cleansers with chemical actives, that is, formulas that, in addition to cleaning, provide an extra dose of treatment. We are talking about ingredients that help renew the skin, refine the pore, or improve texture, turning cleansing into a more complete step.
The cleansers recommended by a dermatologist
Within her selection, there are three products that summarize very well her way of understanding facial cleansing, combining efficacy and respect for the skin.
Physical exfoliating cleanser Tensoderm Scrub.
The first is a physical cleanser with exfoliating particles, such as Tensoderm Scrub. It is the type of product that fits into her morning routine. It helps to mechanically remove dead skin cells and leaves the skin smoother and more radiant from the first use. That said, the key is to use it gently and to choose formulas with fine particles that do not irritate.
Limpiador químico con microexfoliación suave de Babe.
Also includes a Babe chemical cleanser with gentle micro-exfoliation, designed to improve the skin’s texture without the need for friction. This type of formulas typically incorporate acids in low concentrations that help renew the skin progressively, making it a good option for nighttime cleansing.
Limpiador químico MelaB3 de La Roche Posay.
Lastly, she highlights a La Roche-Posay chemical cleanser, specifically MelaB3, an interesting option when, in addition to cleansing, one seeks to treat the skin, especially in cases of uneven tone or dark spots. These cleansers combine cleansing and treatment in a single gesture, something that fits perfectly with her philosophy of more efficient routines.
Beyond the concrete products, what’s interesting about her proposal is the approach: fewer steps, but better chosen. In the face of endless routines, the dermatologist advocates understanding what the skin needs at every moment and adapting cleansing to it.
