Skin Cleansing Myth Busters for Athletes!

Skin Cleansing Myth Busters for Athletes!

We're tired of gimmicky cleansers writing checks their ingredients can't cash. Read below for common skin cleansing myths and how you can avoid wasting your money on products that don't work.

Acne is caused by "dirty" skin:

Chronic breakouts and acne are multi-faceted skin conditions caused by genetics, hormones, diet, stress, immune response, and the skin's bacteria populations. Which is to say, it's a combination of what's happening on the inside and what's happening on the outside of the skin. Acne doesn't need extra harsh cleansing as punishment, it needs comprehensive support so skin can perform its best!

Skin should be regularly disinfected:

Your skin needs good bacteria to keep the bad bacteria in check. Different skin conditions (acne, rosacea, eczema, etc.) have been linked to specific bacteria over-populations on the skin, so balance is key. Gentle cleansing can remove pathogens without stripping the skin of helpful, defensive bacteria populations.

Essential oils in soap keep skin protected from infection: 

Yes, essential oils have antimicrobial properties - and yes, they are also insanely irritating! Definitely not the best solution. Also, since soap is applied to wet skin and then rinsed off only a few seconds later, it's not enough time to kill pathogenic bacteria. Antimicrobial products designed to be left on the skin (such as our Total Cranarchy Multi-Use Balm) are the best line of defense against infection, because they sit on the skin for hours and have a much better shot at neutralizing infection threats.

All soaps are the same:

This is definitely NOT true. Traditional soaps dry out the skin or leave behind a noticeable film, and sodium lauryl sulfate (found in cheap body washes) has been proven to damage and irritate skin. The fact is, there's a lot of different cleansing options out there, and you want to choose an option that's both gentle, yet effective, like our Char Goals Everything Bar Cleanser.

In conclusion: choose a product that's perfectly balanced:

In sum, harsher isn't always better! Char Goals Everything Bar Cleanser is perfectly balanced to leave all skin types feeling clean, healthy, and protected. We specifically chose to use soap-free isethionates as our primary cleansing ingredient. Isethionates are found in boutique shampoos, expensive face washes, and luxury body washes because they are supremely effective, yet extremely gentle. We also boosted our bar's antimicrobial cleansing capacity by adding in generous amounts of activated charcoal, which is what gives it its stylish grey color.

Char Goals Everything Bar Cleanser will cleanse hair, scalp, face, and body without adding to further skin irritation. It is designed for all skin and hair types and since it is also fragrance-free, it can be enjoyed by men, women, and teenagers!

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