Face Washing????

broke_mary

hi

i have two young children dd4 ds1 1/2 and i don't know what to use to wash their faces. i have always used wipes or a wet flannel but have never used soap etc.

i only use water on my face as it is soo sensitive.

thanks

black-saturn

I use Dove on my children. It's an OS soap because in the war they used it to wash the wounds as it was less harsh than ordinary soap. Thats why it's called Dove - for peace (according to the website anyway).

MATH

I have never used detergents on the 3 MATHLETS faces I think twice a day a flannel and some warm water is enough. Only recently Miss MATHLETT (age 8) has started to use a cleanser because she is wearing make-up more often and needs to remove it at night. My kidz all have beautifully clean, clear, glowing skin - I put it down to drinking lots of water and all the sea air.

Becles

I like Dove soap too.

It's gentle and it doesn't dry the skin out like normal soaps, and it's so much cheaper than specialist sensitive skin wash gels and creams.

Avogirly

I would definately recommend dove too, it's great. I have very sensitive skin and find that it does not leave my skin dry afterwards.

JailhouseBabe

MATH wrote:

I have never used detergents on the 3 MATHLETS faces I think twice a day a flannel and some warm water is enough. Only recently Miss MATHLETT (age 8) has started to use a cleanser because she is wearing make-up more often and needs to remove it at night. My kidz all have beautifully clean, clear, glowing skin - I put it down to drinking lots of water and all the sea air.

I'm sorry, I had to comment. Wearing make-up at age 8? I do hope it's only for playing games and not for leaving the house in.

I'll probably get slated for being a busybody and I know its none of my business, but I think children - esp. girls - grow up too quickly as it is (can't believe my DD will be 18 this year _pale_ ).

EagerLearner

:eek: Personally I would never ever put soap of any kind near my face as soap is more for your body (the skin is hardier and can handle soap a bit better). For your face please, please buy a specific cleanser produced especially for the face that you can then rinse off. You needn't spend a fortune but at least your face will thank you for it ;o)

My money saving tip, for you? But Origins Never a Dull Moment exfoliating gentle cleanser. It's only £14 and last pot I bought lasted ONE WHOLE YEAR :T I bought it because it's made of natural ingredients (lovely papaya), smells gorgeus (so I'm more inclined to use it) and only needs a little amount each time...

For your kids maybe something from Liz Earle Range (available at Tesco I think) - or a basic facial cleanser from Superdrug/Boots that is gentle on their skin.

Good luck and hope your daughter's pocket money can cover th ebeginnings of make-up addiction ;op

EagerLearner

Smashing_Blouse

JailhouseBabe wrote:

I'm sorry, I had to comment. Wearing make-up at age 8? I do hope it's only for playing games and not for leaving the house in.

I'll probably get slated for being a busybody and I know its none of my business, but I think children - esp. girls - grow up too quickly as it is (can't believe my DD will be 18 this year _pale_ ).

Must admit my jaw dropped then. Myself, Hubby and DD10 use wipes.

tryingtobegood

Avogirly wrote:

I would definately recommend dove too, it's great. I have very sensitive skin and find that it does not leave my skin dry afterwards.

Oddly enough Dove leaves my skin very dry and sore....

I never use soap on my face just a warm flannel. I do the same for my ds who is 2 1/2.

HTH

MATH

JailhouseBabe wrote:

I'm sorry, I had to comment. Wearing make-up at age 8? I do hope it's only for playing games and not for leaving the house in.

I'll probably get slated for being a busybody and I know its none of my business, but I think children - esp. girls - grow up too quickly as it is (can't believe my DD will be 18 this year _pale_ ).

Hehehehe. Busybody away, I'm sorry if I've shocked ya! LOL Go to any birthday party or sleepover where there are 8 year old girls and there is enough lipgloss to oil slick the north sea. I don't have a problem with it, in fact I would much rather she try these things while she is young enough to take direction and advice rather than go mad later on which I have witnessed many kids from uber restrictive parents do. Fashion is fun and to be enjoyed, I was brought up in a very relaxed household where we were allowed to wear, dye and pierce things that our friends parents only shuddered at I'm so glad I did (even if the photos are well scary!) because I don't have the money or for that matter the hair to do it now. LOL

JailhouseBabe

Glad you weren't too offended MATH
Must admit, my daughter got into trouble at school for having her lip pierced (at age 15). I did allow her and her friends to plaster the make-up on at sleepovers from about age 8 or 9, but she only started wearing it (discreetly) to school etc from age 13/14.

Back to the face cleansing, some posters on the microfibre cloth thread have raved about them used as facecloths.