Reddit reviews Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser 9.5 oz
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Deep cleans & removes make-upSuitable for sensitive skinDermatologist tested
I am quite old school (and cheap) and blessed with dry skin so I use Vanicream non-chemical toner for washing my face. It's free of dyes, lanolin, fragrances, parabens, fomaldehyde, and preservatives! I really love it. It doesn't leave my face feeling "tight" the way regular soap does. Then as a facial moisturizer I use old-school Pond's Cold Cream (it's paraben free, though this choice would likely be zit-producing for more oil-prone skin types because... woo it is slippery! My husband hates it sometimes in bed "You're too greasy!" Hahaha) For body, I use Burt's Bees fragrance free shea butter & vitamin E body lotion. Another more natural choice and it's less greasy than the Pond's on my face. I frankly don't mind the smell at all, though some people dislike it.
It still exists! (though the formula has been slightly changed) - Ponds Cold Cream is likely what your grandma used and is still available today. If you try the Pond's, you will notice it has a very 'grandma'-ish rose scent.
It's a gentle and effective way to cleanse and remove makeup. It's not the way you may be used to cleansing unless you're familiar with the oil cleansing method. You basically rub it on to dry skin until it melts into an oil and then wipe it away either with a tissue or warm damp cloth (i like to use a damp microfiber cloth). It is amazing for removing eye makeup especially. I have rubbed it right onto my eyelashes to get rid of waterproof mascara but also just use it as a general cleanser.
Since it's oil based your skin is moisturized and soft when you're done using it.
The kind I use comes in a tub so I scoop out a finger full or so, wash like I would with any other cleanser, and rinse.
Oh! Do check out the SCA Routine then!
I definitely would get a dedicated fash wash, body washes are usually kinda harsh and drying. I always recommend CeraVe Foaming cleanser because it's gentle and great for all skin types!
Since you wear makeup, an oil cleanser or makeup remover at the end of the day is necessary to clear out gunk from your face! I like Ponds Cold Cream because it's non-drying but removes makeup well!
The Moisture Recs from the sidebar are also all amazing. CeraVe AM and PM are my faves to start people on, because CeraVe AM has sunscreen it helps people start using a sunscreen. CeraVe PM has niacinamide in it, which is a natural skin lightening ingredient (read: not bleaching!). It can help natural fade dark spots!
I'm not super familiar with melasma... but its dark spots so honestly a dedicated sunscreen is probably better than a moisturizer with sunscreen. Biore UV Aqua Rich is my #1 recommended sunscreen, and it is awesome under makeup.
A routine for you might look something like this:
AM:
PM:
Real simple! You can get fancy with exfoliants and eye creams and serums sometime down the road. But honestly it's good to start simple and build from there.
Amazingly, yes