By Chloe Schneider
The first step of any beauty routine should be to wash away dirt, oil and surface impurities while maintaining the right PH balance and moisture levels.
Sound difficult? With the right cleanser for your skin type and professional advice on cleansing practice, it’s simple.
Rescu. Tips and Tricks:
We asked the professionals at Erase Skin Rejuvenation Specialists for their top cleansing tips to ensure you get the most out of your cleanser.
- Cleanse twice a day or more if you have been outdoors or at the gym
- Always cleanse thoroughly at night and never go to bed with make-up on
- Look for cleansers which can PH balance the skin
- Gently pat your skin dry with a fresh towel after cleansing and before applying any products to ensure the moisture left on the skin does not attract bacteria that leads to breakouts
- Ensure you have fully washed away the cleanser around the jaw line and have dried this area before applying products; it is a spot that is often missed!
Rescu. Recommends:
We’ve found our top cleansing picks for every skin type so you can be one step closer to a flawless complexion. To deny yourself the right cleanser is to deny yourself glowing skin so read on and put your best face forward.
Sensitive Skin Solution
Jan Marini Age Intervention Gentle Cleanser 
If you suffer from highly sensitive skin or you are recovering from a procedure like micro-dermabrasion or IPL, this is the cleanser for you.
Skin that is easily irritated needs a very mild cleanser but you want one that is going to actually do the job too. Jan Marini’s Age Intervention Gentle Cleanser is a non-foaming cream that is gentle enough to use around the delicate eye area or on post-procedure skin and is effective when it comes to removing dirt and oil from the skin. Amazing!
Available from selected salons and skincare professionals. Call (03) 9571 9990 ($44.00)
Sun Damage SOS
Invisible Zinc Glycolic Cleanser
Summer is coming to an end so it’s high time to start correcting some of the skin damages caused by the long days of summer sun. Invisible Zinc has recently released a cleanser that will do just that. This new formula uses Glycolic Acid to diminish signs of photo ageing and sun damage as well as reducing the appearance of dark spots. This multi-tasking wonder formula can be used as both a twice-daily cleanser and a weekly intense treatment.
Available from David Jones, Myer, Priceline, Terry White, leading pharmacies, dermatologists and cosmeticians ($35.00)
First-Class Purification
La Prairie Foam Cleanser 
Using natural, purifying and soothing plant extracts, La Prairie’s expert cleanser will gently clear your skin of make-up, surface impurities and environmental pollutants.
We love the beautiful foaming texture of this cleanser; it works into a thick, creamy lather when massaged into the skin and leaves the skin feeling completely purified.
Available from David Jones and selected Beauty Salons ($115.00)
Dry Skin Savior
SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleansing Cream for Dry Skin 
With the wrong cleanser, your skin can be left with dry patches, tightness or even excess oil production which is why SK-II have created a cleanser that is perfect for dry skin types.
Using hand picked ingredients that gently exfoliate, soothe and moisturize the skin, this gentle cream cleanser will help you achieve the supple, bright skin of your dreams.
Available from selected David Jones and Myer stores ($110.00)
Super-Power Cleanser for Oily Skin
Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil Fresh 
Shu Uemura’s oil-based cleansers have years of research and testing behind them. This powerful cleanser has transformed a classic formula into a new generation beauty pioneer.
Using Asian botanical oils to gently but thoroughly clear the skin of unwanted impurities and make-up, perfectly balancing the skin’s surface while preserving the its natural protective barriers.
Added cherry extract removes dead skin cells and tighten pores leaving skin smooth and supple.
Available from David Jones ($52.00)
The Soap-free Steal
Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser 
Using moisture-rich soy to ensure your skin doesn’t dry out; this cleanser lifts all traces of dirt, oil and make-up from the skin. The soybean in this cleanser will leave your skin soft, supple and amazingly even-toned.
Aveeno’s cleanser delivers results immediately and has long-term benefits. Plus, it’s an absolute steal for all those recessionistas out there.
For stockist information call 1800 678 380 ($13.99)
Rescu. Roadtest:
The Deep Clean Salon Treatment 
Microhydrabrasion
We experience this all-in-one deep cleansing and exfoliating treatment at Next of Skin in Elizabeth Bay and absolutely loved the completely smooth, deeply hydrated and thoroughly detoxed feeling we experienced after the treatment.
Such a deep cleanse made us realise just how important cleansing is in the beauty routine. Serums and moisturisers that were applied to the skin after the treatment were instantly and deeply absorbed. The next day, our skin felt as though it was brand new and make-up sat perfectly on the skin without primer.
Most impressively, this is a treatment you can have in your lunch break! We attended meetings without any make-up whatsoever and our skin looking incredible. There was no sign of redness and no downtime needed at all.
For more information, visit the Microhydrabrasion website or visit Next of Skin, 21 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay, NSW, 2011 (02 9380 9144)
