What to know
- Facial Cleanser is a specific 6 fl oz product.
- Compare exact bottles and the reason for a change.
- Confirm procedure-related cleansing with the treating provider.
Identify the foaming cleanser
The official Facial Cleanser comes in a 6 fl oz bottle. SkinMedica describes a foaming product that removes oil and dirt, and identifies panthenol in its discussion of hydration.
The manufacturer's page also directs readers to speak with their physician about cleansing after a procedure. Its everyday product description should not be treated as blanket permission for freshly treated skin.
Sources: SkinMedica: Facial Cleanser
Make the comparison concrete
Write down what you want to change about your existing cleansing step. Examples might include how the product feels while rinsing, whether its directions are clear or whether you keep switching between several bottles.
A useful comparison pairs exact products with a specific question. Asking how Facial Cleanser differs from a product already in your routine is more informative than asking which cleanser is strongest. Strength is not a complete description of a cleansing experience.
Sources: SkinMedica: Facial Cleanser
Avoid buying by a shortened name
Check the entire label on a recommendation or order. A cleanser described in conversation as the SkinMedica cleanser could refer to more than one product. The product name, package size and photograph together help prevent a mistaken replacement.
If a provider wants you to change your cleansing step around a treatment, ask for the exact product name in the written instructions. Do not fill that gap by selecting a bottle only because the branding looks familiar.
Sources: SkinMedica: Facial Cleanser
Discuss the whole cleansing step
At a complimentary skin and facial consultation, bring the names of cleansers, makeup removers and exfoliating products you currently use. You do not need to decide beforehand that every item needs replacing.
Ask which question a proposed change is meant to address and how you will know the instructions have been understood. Chicago Medspa's consultation is a discussion, with no obligation to book a treatment or buy a complete product range.
Sources and further reading
Manufacturer descriptions explain the product or technology. They do not replace an individual assessment or your provider’s instructions.