WebMD Washes Up
WebMD has positioned themselves to be the leader of medical information on the internet. I like to call them Wide and Shallow, retailing terms for "little bit of a lot of product." WebMD can offer you a little bit of information on a wide variety topics, but it's not a substitute for a doctor's care. And that includes skin care.
This clip on cleansers from WedMD has a lot of good information... they talk about facial wash and the different active ingredients you should look for based on your facial concern.
Here's where they get it right. It is good to look for cream-based cleanser for dry skin concerns. If you have oily skin, then look for a foam or gel cleanser. Also, don't think that just because you have acne that your skin is oily. The best way to test for oily skin is to blot your face at the end of a day. For acne concerns, look for a cleanser with salicylic acid.
At the same time, don't get caught up in any puff and fluff. Any ingredients that aren't at prescription strength, aren't going to do anything except cost you more money. Only prescription strength ingredients can penetrate the outer most layer of the skin and get down to a level where actual stimulation of collagen can occur. Also watch our for ads that talk about solving issues at the molecular level. That's just fancy marketing speech, as everything is solved at the molecular level.
So sorry soy.
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