Abstract
Cleansing the skin is the most important skin care act. Cleansers contain at least one surfactant. Surfactants enable the solubilization of oils, dirt, sebum, and other unwanted substances from the skin, allowing these materials to be washed away. There are four categories of cleansing agents: soaps, synthetic detergents, lipid-free lotions, and prescription antimicrobials. There are four categories of surfactants based on their molecular charge or lack of molecular charge: anionic, cationic, amphoteric (dual charge), and nonionic. The skin needs in each age group are diversified. Adequate skin care is regarded as a major strategy for maintaining the skin barrier, skin integrity, and skin health.
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Reis, C.M.S., Reis-Filho, E. (2016). Cleansers. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Daily Routine in Cosmetic Dermatology. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20250-1_14-1
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