#136) Can you just use water to cleanse your face?

On the topic of cleansers, a lot of the questions the chemists get are about the cleansing routine. One of the common questions is, “Can you just use water to cleanser your face?” The great thing is, this scenario has actually been tested (which is very rare). The chemists discuss the findings and what things to consider if you happen to be using just water to rinse your face. An unusual deep dive, but hopefully interesting and satisfying for those who’ve ever wondered. 2:31 | What is a cleanser? What is a surfactant? 9:26 | Skincare Gifting: Kits? W 24:55 | Decode that Product: La Roche Posay’s Cicaplast Balm vs. Aquaphor Healing Skin Ointment 30:12 | Q&A: AHAs & Copper Peptide Mixing Product Shoutout: Blank Slate Cleanser https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser Enrichment Content: Find Your Cleanser Like a Chemist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY7ZgPL2tlo The Chemist Guide to Cleansers Pt. 1 https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/the-chemists-comprehensive-guide-to-cleansers-pt-1 Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/chemist.confessions/ INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfessions?lang=en Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemistconfessions #skincarescience #chemistconfessionspodcast #skincarehack