The Truth About Over-Cleansing – Are You Washing Away Your Glow?

The Truth About Over-Cleansing – Are You Washing Away Your Glow?

Cleansing is essential — but too much can damage your skin. Learn the signs of over-cleansing and how to protect your glow with a gentle mousse-based formula.

Clean Skin Is Beautiful — But Not When It’s Overdone

Cleansing is the first step in any skincare routine.
It removes dirt, oil, makeup, and pollution — creating a clean canvas for everything that follows.

But here’s the mistake many people make:
They cleanse too often, too harshly, or with the wrong product — and it ends up damaging the very skin they’re trying to protect.

What Happens When You Over-Cleanse

Over-cleansing strips away more than dirt.
It removes the skin’s natural oils, weakens the barrier, and leaves your skin vulnerable to:

  • Dryness and tightness

  • Increased sensitivity

  • Breakouts from imbalance

  • Flaky, dull skin

  • Inflammation and redness

In short: your skin ends up weaker, not cleaner.

Cleansing Should Feel Like Reset — Not Removal

The right cleanser:

✔ Gently lifts impurities
✔ Leaves skin soft and hydrated
✔ Preps the skin without stripping it
✔ Balances oil, pH, and moisture
✔ Feels refreshing — never tight or squeaky

That’s why we created a mousse-based cleanser for daily use, even for sensitive skin.

Cli’s Solution: Purifying Mousse Cleanser

Included in Cli L’Édition Lumière, our Purifying Mousse Cleanser is:

  • Light, fluffy, and water-activated

  • Formulated to clean without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance

  • Infused with botanical actives to calm, refresh, and support healthy skin

  • Safe for AM and PM use

It’s your clean-skin ritual — reimagined with softness in mind.

How to Use It Right

  • Use 1–2 pumps on wet hands and face

  • Massage gently for 30–60 seconds

  • Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water

  • Pat dry with a soft towel — never rub

No stripping. No stinging. Just a fresh start every time.

Day 12 Takeaway

You don’t need to scrub your skin into submission.
You need to cleanse with care — and protect your barrier at the same time.

Clean doesn’t mean dry.
Clean means balanced, soft, and ready to glow.

🔗 Cleanse Gently, Glow Naturally:

Discover the Purifying Mousse inside Cli L’Édition Lumière — for calm, balanced skin that feels clean without compromise.

 

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