Why a cleansing milk is best for hydrating skin

A lot of makeup removers and cleansers can be harsh on skin. When you’re trying to wipe away the grime of the day, you can also be upsetting the moisture balance in your skin. Which is why, if you want to keep your skin hydrated, it’s a good idea to plump for a cleansing milk, such as Guinot Lait Hydra Confort – Comforting Cleansing Milk 500ml /w Pump.

Guinot Lait Hydra Confort is ideal for makeup removal on dry skin, while it also cleanses, tones and smooths skin. The formula includes Liposkin which is a rich vegetable butter with a soft and creamy texture for smooth application. Alcohol-free and foaming agent-free.

Like most cleansing milks, it’s simple to use, just apply with light circular movements and wipe off delicately with a cotton pad, use morning and evening.

This product contains:

– Karitol (Shea Oil): softens, soothes and nourishes the skin.

– Fig Extract: moisturises and helps reduce water loss on the skin. It also has gentle exfoliating properties.

According to WellnessMama, shea butter is a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree and that is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F. It offers UV protection (it is SPF ~6) and provides the skin with essential fatty acids and the nutrients necessary for collagen production. Shea butter has been used in Africa and other countries for years to improve skin and hair.

The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in Shea butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for skin. It is often used to remedy dry skin and to help protect the skin’s natural oils.

A 2010 study found that due to its cinnamic acid and other natural properties, shea butter was anti-inflammatory. (source) One compound in particular, lupeol cinnamate, was found to reduce skin inflammation and even potentially help avoid skin mutations. This also makes it beneficial for some people with acne.

Shea butter aids in the skin’s natural collagen production and contains oleic, stearic, palmitic and linolenic acids that protect and nourish the skin to prevent drying. With long term use, many people report skin softening and strengthening as well as wrinkle reduction.

Fig extract has been included as it has moisturising properties similar to the skin’s own and so is an excellent hydrator providing a tightening effect as well. Figs have outstanding moisture natural properties, because of the fact that each fruit contains approximately ¾’s cup of water.  Thanks to its very high content in minerals it nourishes, & revitalises the skin while it helps prevent ageing sings due to its content in anti-oxidants and  vitamins A, C & B.