Deep pore facial cleansing - our tips

1. What cleanses your skin deep into the pores?
2. Which products can I use for facial cleansing?
3. Cleansing Oil for facial cleansing: The Oil Cleansing Method
4. Cleansing Gel For facial cleansing: gentle and thorough
5. How do you cleanse your face properly?

1. what cleanses your skin deep into the pores?

The basis of skin care: cleanser. There are an incredible number of different products that promise to do just that. From foam and wipes to gel or cream and oils. It's not easy to find the right option for your own skin in this jumble of offers and possibilities. That's why today I want to give you a crash course, so to speak, in facial cleansing. Because:

cleanser is not the same as cleanser

Many cleansing products strip your skin of its natural protective film and essential oils. You can imagine it like this: They break down your skin's protective barrier, allowing moisture and nutrients to escape. Your skin then needs time to recover from the cleanser , i.e. to repair the damaged skin barrier. In the meantime, it is easily attacked and can react with redness and even blemishes in the long term, as pollutants and bacteria have an easy time penetrating through the permeable barrier. If your skin feels tight, this is a good indication that your choice of cleanser is stripping your skin of its moisture. A good cleanser should not cause any of this, but rather cleanse the skin quickly and easily, yet thoroughly, from dirt and at the same time provide it with sufficient moisture. But let's take a step back: what exactly is the problem with some cleansing products?

2 Which products can I use for facial cleansing?

In principle, aggressive ingredients are not advisable as they can easily irritate and overstress the skin. This usually results in the exact opposite of what the product actually promises. The following therefore applies to cleansing products in particular: be careful with the INCI list (i.e. the list of ingredients). If you take a closer look at what is hidden behind all the foreign words and gobbledygook, you will be in a much better position to assess whether the product is actually as good for the skin as it seems. Our motto: help people to help themselves. After all, we want you to understand what you are using to care for yourself and your skin every day. We have set up a separate page in our store for our ingredients. In this tab you can easily find out what your JUNGLÜCK products are made of and where you can find information on the individual ingredients.
Now, this option is often not available when you are standing in front of the shelf in a drugstore or looking for skincare online. In general, however, I advise you not to buy cosmetic products on impulse, as it is better for your skin and the environment to check the INCI list first. There are a few "red flags" that should set your alarm bells ringing.

Product trap - deep pore cleanser or damaging effect?

And these are examples of some of these INCIs that may be found in cleansing products that you should not allow on your skin:

Paraffins
Examples: Ceresin, isoparaffin, ozokerite
Paraffins form a film on the skin that virtually shields it from the outside world. Sounds good at first, right? But the catch is that kerosenes can seal the skin over a longer period of time. Sebum can then no longer drain away and the skin can no longer breathe. This creates a wonderful environment for impurities and dryness. In addition, the skin can become dependent on kerosenes because its own protection is impaired.

Sulfates & aggressive surfactants
Examples: Ether sulphate, sodium lauryl ether sulphate, PEG-4 laurate, sodium laureth sulphate
Surfactants such as sulphates are precisely the substances that make your wash gel, shampoo or shower gel to foam. The foamy, light Texture texture gives you the feeling that the product spreads easily and leaves your skin wonderfully clean. The downside of surfactants: They soak up the skin barrier. This washes important skin oils and moisture out of the skin. In the long term, this can lead to generally more permeable skin and pollutants, bacteria and other environmental influences penetrate our bodies more quickly. However, not all surfactants are the same. There are also the "good" sugar surfactants that we use in our Cleansing Oil , for example. They are particularly mild and leave our skin intact. You can find out more about surfactants in our Surfactants guide part 1 and part 2 learn more

Alcohols
Examples: Ethanol, alcohol denat, methanol
"Bad" alcohols, such as those listed above, dry out our skin. This can cause dry skin skin to become even drier and oily skin to become even oilier, as it feels the need to produce more sebum to compensate after drying out. The emphasis here is on the "bad" alcohols. There are also "good" bivalent alcohols that actually help the skin Moisturize. These include pentylene glycol, which we use in our aloe vera gel and spray, for example, as it has a wonderful hydrating effect. You can find a detailed article on alcohols and a list of "good" and "bad" alcohols in this article.

You can perhaps use these keywords as a rough guide.
Not only when looking for the perfect cleansing product for your skin, but also for all your skincare products. 

3. Cleansing Oil for facial cleansing: The Oil Cleansing Method

During product development, we deliberately opted for an oil as our first cleansing product. It is super mild on the skin, yet cleanses thoroughly, right into the pores and without attacking the skin's protective barrier. It is therefore suitable for all skin types - yes, even oily skin and blemish prone skin! Facial cleansing for oily, blemished skin must be particularly gentle and gentle, even if you might prefer to scrub and dry it out. Unfortunately, this tends to make things worse, as the skin's protective barrier cannot do its job if it is constantly soaked up by aggressive cleansers.

What to do to close the pores Cleanse? Cleansing Oil!

"Similia similibus solvuntur!" That means translated: Like dissolves in like.
In chemistry, this principle generally describes the dissolving behavior of substances. On the one hand, substances that are themselves water-based dissolve well in aqueous (hydrophilic, polar) solvents. On the other hand, fat-loving (lipophilic, non-polar) substances prefer to combine with oily solvents. Many make-up products, sun creams with SPF and also dirt from our environment have fat-loving, oily components. Our lipophilic Cleansing Oil therefore manages to break up or loosen these components and remove them quickly and easily as an emulsion. Bacteria that settle on our skin during the day and can cause impurities or infections are also effectively removed. The short massage of the skin stimulates the blood circulation, which in turn stimulates collagen and cell activity.

Cleansing Oil: What's inside?

The basis of our cleansing oil is neutral oil (caprylic/capric triglyceride), a mixture of medium-chain fatty acids from natural plant oils. It has very good dispersing properties. This means you can easily apply and it is particularly gentle on our skin. Because without aggressive scrubbing with your hands, it does not cause unnecessary irritation and irritation.
Sesame oil is considered to be the oldest cooking oil in the world and its lecithin content ensures good penetration into the skin layers. As a result, stressed cells can recover quickly and effectively, remain more vital and age more slowly. It builds up a stable protective layer which can shield against harmful external influences, especially in dry skin, and thus prevent moisture loss.
Castor seed oil was already used in ancient Egypt and the Orient to treat wounds due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. It can stimulate the body's own collagen production and thus contribute to firm, soft skin.
Squalane is contained in 15 percent of our body's own sebum and therefore has the natural function of protecting the skin from dehydration Protect and continuously maintaining the hydro-lipid film. This means that this oil helps to retain moisture in the cells and also prevents the oxidation of the skin's own lipids. This leaves the skin looking plump and well nourished. As we naturally find this oil in our bodies, it is considered to be highly compatible with all skin types. It is also considered a door opener, so to speak, for other important Actives as it uses them as a means of transportation into the deeper layers of the skin. Thanks to the extensive effect of Squalane , the skin can be effectively supplied with natural nutrients and rebalanced.
In addition to these oils, our Cleansing Oil also contains passionflower seed oil, argan oil and Jojoba Oil. This oil complex has a high vitamin content, especially vitamin E. In our environment, for example through UV radiation or fine dust, our skin is exposed to free radicals on a daily basis, which damage and stress it in the long term. Tocopherol (vitamin E) helps to intercept radicals through its antioxidant effect and is therefore considered a guardian angel for our cells. The removal of harmful toxins offers our skin the opportunity to detoxify itself fundamentally and shine again with purity. The oils we use also contain a high proportion of linoleic acid. This fatty acid is stored in the upper layers of the skin and also covers our skin like a protective blanket. Resilience is strengthened in the long term and premature skin ageing can thus be counteracted. In addition to these two substances,
Jojoba Oil also contains provitamin A (beta-carotene), which boosts the body's metabolism and thus promotes cell and tissue development. The natural oil combines with the skin's natural sebum without blocking the pores and thus removes unnecessary dirt. It therefore has a cleansing, disinfecting effect without losing moisture. It spreads quickly within the skin and makes it supple without leaving it greasy.
Natural sugar surfactants also help to gently and effectively remove make-up and dirt from a long day. Your skin is left feeling super clean and nourished. Incidentally, sugar surfactants are a great alternative to surfactants, which should be avoided, as they do not soak the skin and leave the protective barrier and moisture balance intact.

Effective cleanser and care for every skin type

The combination of different oils products effectively brings together their benefits and creates a complete, holistic effect for our skin. This means that our Cleansing Oil can respond individually to different skin needs and is suitable for all skin types. dry skin is additionally nourished and supplied with important nutrients. Conversely, if the skin is too oily, the excess oil is removed and lipid replenishment is avoided. Thanks to its balanced blend, Cleansing Oil is also suitable for sensitive skin types and its soothing components prevent skin irritation.

4. Cleansing Gel for facial cleansing: gentle and thorough

If the oil cleansing method is not for you, the Cleansing Gel is definitely the right companion for facial cleansing. In contrast to Cleansing Oil , it is completely oil free. The plant-based surfactants Cleanse very mildly cleanse the skin, gently remove deposits and dead skin cells from the pores, while the organic chamomile extract it contains has a soothing effect and a pleasant natural fragrance. The licorice root extract also protects your skin thanks to its antioxidant effect. The Cleansing Gel smoothes your skin, improves its hydration and reduces visible dryness, even during washing. 

5. Cleansing Milk for facial cleansing: gentle and caring

The creamy milk is perfect for very dry, mature and sensitive skin. Thanks to the combination of organic apricot kernel oil, organicAlmond Oil, organic aloe vera and 1% betaine Moisturize your skin during the cleanser. After application, the Cleansing Milk leaves your skin feeling soft. The skin does not tighten, but is kept supple by a thin film of protective fats and lipids. Especially dry skin will get their money's worth in this first step of the skincare routine.

Application of the Cleansing Milk

For the application of Cleansing Milk we recommend our cotton pads.

To remove make-up, apply 3-5 pumps of Cleansing Milk to a cotton pad and gently remove make-up from your eyes and face. Keep your eyes closed and do not apply too much pressure. Then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water rinse-off. If you still see make-up residue on your face after the first cleanser , you can repeat the process.

For daily cleanser use, you can also apply 3-5 pumps of Cleansing Milk to dry skin apply , gently leave-on and then gently remove the residue with the cotton pad.
Alternatively, you can also rinse the leave-on Cleansing Milk with lukewarm water rinse-off. 

5 How do you cleanse your face properly?

With the Cleansing Oil you can easily remove the dirt and dust of the day from your face. It even gently removes make-up and waterproof mascara.

If you are not wearing make-up:
a small amount Spread the cleansing oil (a few drops are enough) in slightly moistened hands, apply to dry skin apply and rub into the skin in circular movements for approx. 30-40 seconds leave-on.
Then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water rinse-off and gently dab off with a clean, dry cloth.

If you are wearing make-up:
a small amount the cleansing oil (a few drops are sufficient) onto the dry skin apply and rub into the skin for approx. 30-40 seconds using circular movements leave-on.
Only then moisten your hands to emulsify the oil so that a gentle Cleansing Milk is created.
You can remove eye make-up with gentle movements from top to bottom, but should avoid direct eye contact.
Then rinse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water rinse-off and gently dab with a clean, dry cloth.
Our Cleansing Oil does not leave an oily film on the skin. This is thanks to the emulsifier polyglyceryl-4 oleate. It combines the oil with the wash water. Hence the milky texture. If you want to know how it does this, read our article on surfactants.

The second step of cleanser: Tone with toner 

After cleansing your face, you can apply the first active ingredients to your skin. With our calendula toner you can soothe sensitive skin, moisturize it now and prepare it for subsequent care. Perfect for sensitive and dry skin, but also for all other skin types. 

Especially for blemish prone skin we have developed the Zinc toner developed. It has an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating effect. It can soothe the skin, relieve inflammation (also known as spots) and reduce the formation of new blemishes. If you would like to know more about the causes and care of blemishes, take a look at this article here. Here you can also find out what your skin is trying to tell you with blemishes on different parts of your body.

Gentle cleanser - happy skin

I hope that I have been able to give you an understanding of the importance of proper facial cleansing. The first step for healthy skin is cleanser. Our skin is exposed to stress throughout the day. This includes environmental influences such as wind and weather, but also toxins, bacteria, viruses and free radicals. Not to mention the constant touching of our own face, substances that rub against the skin and everything else that comes into contact with the face in everyday life. But our emotional stress also has an effect on the skin, as the skin and psyche are closely intertwined. Your skincare routine does not have to overburden it with aggressive cosmetic products. Neither should we overdo it with Towel, face brushes and other "beauty tools". Instead, opt for a mild washing ritual in the evening and treat your face to a gentle massage with Cleansing Oil. This promotes blood circulation, cleanses deep into the pores and nourishes at the same time. And without any stress. Because let's be honest: we all have enough of that, don't we?