When it comes to washing your face, it’s easy to reach for a standard bar of soap. After all, it’s just soap, right? Not exactly.
While regular soap is fine for your body, using it on your face can be drying. This is due in part to the fact that the skin on your face is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your skin. According to Barry D. Goldman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, bar soap has a higher pH level than your skin, which can strip the skin’s natural moisturizing factors.
“Long-term use of bar soap can cause dry, red, and irritated skin.” “The skin may lose its natural elasticity and feel tight,” Goldman says.
The benefits of cleansers designed specifically for your face can vary depending on which one you use. But they all have one thing in common: they all result in a cleaner, clearer skin. While products marketed to men may provide additional benefits for male skin (which differs slightly from female skin), please don’t get too caught up in who it’s marketed to. Instead, concentrate on ingredients and products designed specifically for your skin type.
Continue reading to learn about our top picks for different skin types, as well as simple tips for getting the most out of your face wash.
Evolve Organic Beauty Daily Detox Facial Wash
If you’re looking for an affordable grown-up face wash with natural ingredients, this green beauty favorite has it all. This face wash claims to balance the skin while gently exfoliating with papaya enzymes. The formula has a light foaming action but does not dry out the skin. This cleanser is suitable for all skin types, but it is particularly beneficial for combination skin.
Susanne Kauffman Cleansing Gel
This is a good choice for all skin types, but it works especially well in combination with oily skin. It’s popular among celebrities, but it provides more than just publicity. It makes use of alpine herbs and biodegradable ingredients to provide a gentle cleanse. This is a fantastic cleanser for treating minor breakouts and inflammation.
Boscia Detoxifying Black Charcoal Cleanser
This warming gel cleanser is another excellent choice for men with oily skin. It makes use of charcoal to deep clean, balance, and reduce the appearance of pores. It can also be used in conjunction with a double cleanse routine. This, like all Boscia products, is vegan and contains no artificial fragrances.
Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash
This soap-free cleanser with calendula extract actively replenishes, moisturizes, and soothes skin without stripping away natural oils. When activated with water, the creamy gel texture transforms into a rich and dense foam, leaving skin refreshed, revitalized, and looking like you’ve had the best night’s sleep. Kiehl’s calendula line of skincare solutions uses this botanical super-ingredient (which dates back to the 12th century) that was originally used in traditional Chinese apothecaries. £28 for 230ml. The website kiehls.co.uk
