So you’ve heard of foaming cleansers, cleansing balms and have probably even trawled our round-up of the best cleansers in general - but have you come across hot cloth cleansers? If the answer is yes, then you’re most likely hooked and will never look at a regular shmegular face wash ever again. If not then let us indulge you in all the reasons why you should invest in one of the best hot cloth cleansers immediately.
If you know where to look, you’ll find that all your fave skincare and beauty brands have a cleanser hot cloth somewhere in their line-up of bestsellers. Liz Earle was one of the first, but now even local supermarkets like Aldi - with its sell-out Lacura skincare range - have a few to choose from. Here's everything you need to know.
So, what is a hot cloth cleanser?
We’re no newcomers when it comes to knowing about the importance of taking our makeup off before we go to bed, but did you know that using a hot cloth (not a scalding one) to do so is actually the most effective way to do it? Hot cloth cleansers are specifically designed to pair with your face cloth/flannel of choice and sometimes even come with one themselves.
According to Cult Beauty, using a cleanser hot cloth is not only perfect for removing the cleanser itself from your face, but it’s also great for gently buffing your skin whilst helping any oils or active ingredients to penetrate pores and loosen anything unwanted (makeup or otherwise) that remains.
Things like muslin cloths are ideal for sensitive skin types in the hot cloth cleansing process, but you can also opt for normal terry cotton styles, microfiber designs or reusable makeup remover pads too. Whatever works for you - just remember to use a clean one each day.
Are hot cloth cleansers good? What are the benefits of hot cloth cleansers?
As previously mentioned, using the cleanser hot cloth method will also gently exfoliate your face as well as cleaning it. This means you’ll find your complexion is left smoother, clearer and brighter than it might be when using just your hands to remove product, plus you’ll notice it’s more prepared for the rest of your skincare routine.
