Facial cleansing brushes have been around for a while now. They are said to be a genius product when it comes to exfoliation, deep cleansing and massaging. Many Instagrammers love them and beauty gurus swear by them. These brushes might claim to be the perfect solution to a glowing and healthy skin but do they give the same results in reality? So, let’s look into all the hype about them.
WHAT IS A FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSH
Facial cleansing brush is typically a battery operated or mechanical hand held device with plastic or silicone bristle head that moves continuously or can be manually rotated with your hands too. The bristles or sonic pressure features makes it easier to cleanse the face when one is using a facial cleanser or face wash. These brushes are said to ease out the cleansing efforts and promise to clean clogged pores and get rid of dirt.
Advantages Of Using Cleansing Brush
1. Facial brushes can be good for physical exfoliation as their bristles may help in removing dead cells from the surface of the skin.
2. Few Cleansing Brushes might give you a gentle and quick massage which can help in tightening of skin and result in a more lifted facial structure.
3. Facial brushes stimulate the lymphatic system of your skin. This leads to lymph drainage which improves the detoxification process of your skin.
4. It preps your skin for better absorption of serums and moisturizers. Well cleansed skin is always better for further skincare steps.
Disadvantages:
1. Facial brushes can cause skin irritation. The skin on your face is very delicate. And mechanical facial brushes can easily cause damage to your skin by creating microtears. It also causes redness and irritation.
2. When you use a facial brush regularly, you should be cleaning it regularly too. If you do not clean it, then there will be bacterial growth which causes acne and breakouts. The brush head contains bacteria and dirt from your last use which can spread across your face when not cleaned properly. Use rubbing alcohol or any unscented soap as it will prevent bacterial growth.
3. Over exfoliation is a real problem with these brushes. Your skin type really plays a vital role in this. If you use a facial brush too much, it can cause redness and inflammation. Dry skin types should not use it more than 1-2 times per week. For oily skin people once daily will do it. However, be cautious of any redness or inflammation you see on your face. If it doesn’t go away, see a doctor.
4. Cleansing brushes are on the more expensive end of skincare products. It will be heavy on your pocket if you want to get one. There are other cheaper ways of exfoliating too. So you can buy a physical scrub with gentle beads.
5. Cleansing brushes are a no-go if you have overly sensitive skin or any kind of skin problems. If you have acne, eczema and rosacea you should definitely not use a facial cleansing brush. It can aggravate the skin condition and make it worse.
There’s a lot of questions surrounding facial cleansing brushes. What is important is whether it works for you or not. If your skin is happy with a cleansing brush definitely go for it. Don’t hesitate to do your research and if necessary consult a dermatologist.
