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The One Face Wash No One Over 40 Should Be Using Anymore Because It Causes Instant Fine Lines And Wrinkles

September 6, 2020 by Robyn Turk
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Everyone should be following a beauty routine, even if you are completely satisfied with how your skin looks. Even if you don’t see noticeable damage on your skin, factors like UV rays, oil and dirt are always a risk that can cause premature signs of aging sooner or later. This is why you should follow a three-step skincare routine with cleanser, toner and moisturizer twice a day, every day.

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But maintaining healthy skin is not as simple as using beauty products - it's about using the right beauty products. Using the wrong ingredients can be more detrimental to your skin’s health than not using anything at all. And one of the worst face washes you can use are those made with any type of mineral oil.

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Why Mineral Oils Are Bad For Your Skin

Mineral oils are often used in face cleansers because they can visibly hydrate skin to give a healthy-seeming appearance - but this is only an appearance. In reality, mineral oil may make the skin too moist which in turn decreases the efficiency of some natural cellular processes. This results in drier skin that is unable to protect itself from damage. Avoid any face washes with ingredients named paraffin oil, liquid paraffin, paraffinum liquidum, liquid petroleum, petroleum oil, petrolatum, petrolatum liquid or white oil to make sure you’re not using any mineral oil.

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What To Use Instead

Pay attention to the ingredient lists on your face washes and other beauty products, making sure to use only the most nourishing options available. A great face wash to try with the Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser - a gently foaming face wash that pumps the skin with moisture from hyaluronic acid and antioxidants while removing dirt and excess oils.

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Author:

Robyn Turk is a style and beauty writer, contributing to the SheFinds team. Her work has appeared in StyleCaster, Business Insider, Refinery29, DailyMail and others.

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