Why is my face so greasy after washing with facial cleanser? Surfactant polyol

If you often use facial cleanser, you will know that after washing your face, your face always feels greasy. What is the reason for this? Could it be that I didn’t wash my face clean?

Facial cleanser can cleanse the skin, and almost every girl uses it. But the problem is, the whole face becomes greasy after washing with facial cleanser. What is the reason for this? Is it because I didn’t wash my face clean?

1. Surfactants

Our skin surface actually has pores and grooves. Such an uneven surface will definitely cause some substances to remain in the grooves. If the substance is not easily soluble and cannot be carried away by water, it will inevitably remain in the epidermis.

Therefore, choosing a suitable surfactant becomes even more important.

Generally speaking, AES, the main raw material used in dishwashing liquids and shampoos and shower gels in mid- and low-end hotels, has a rather greasy feel.

For example, Cetaphil facial cleanser

This facial cleanser has been recommended for many years, but in fact, this so-called "mild" cleanser contains sodium laurate sulfate. Although the content may be less than 1%, this ingredient poses potential risks to the skin, not to mention that its makeup removal ability is not strong enough.

2. Oils and fats

It is mainly used to regulate the skin after excessive degreasing and cleansing, making the skin feel slightly better.

3. Cellulose/colloid

It is generally used to adjust the viscosity of the formula and also brings a slippery feel.

4. Polyols

Common polyols in formulas include: glycerin, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, etc.

In many cases, these substances will cause a slippery feeling after flushing.

That’s all I have to say about the slippery feeling after washing your face with facial cleanser. Now you don’t have to worry about not washing your face cleanly.