With so many options on the market, choosing the right face wash can be hard. We spoke to New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Cheryl Karcher about which type of cleanser is best for your skin type and which to stay away from.
"Unless you have severe acne, it's best for all skin types to use a gentle cleanser," Dr. Karcher advises. "The skin has a natural protective oil barrier that it needs to stay moisturized, so the more that you use a harsh cleanser that strips the oil away, the more your skin will produce oil—this is what most people mistake as having oily skin." So what does she recommend as the best cleanser to use? "Cetaphil is great. It's an age-old formula that suits all skin types and is very gentle. Only teenagers should use gel or foaming cleansers and stay away from cleansers with microbeads—they're too harsh for daily use on the skin," says Dr. Karcher
Finally, we couldn't help but wonder if oil-based cleansers were bad for people with oily skin already? "Not at all," she says. "Oil cleansers, like Shu Uemura, are great for removing makeup and are very gentle, so they are great for oily—and dry!—skin. Neutrogena's new Makeup Remover and Cleansing wipes are also great, and so easy to use!"
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Comments
Mar 18, 2013
phungbinh L.
I've used Neutrogena makeup removing towel but it did not removed all make up on my face.. I'm very disappointed... currently I use Mary Cohr foaming cleanser and it works great for my combination and sensitive skin..It cleanse all dirt ,pollution and make up , and doesn't dry my skin out.
Nov 19, 2012
Miranda D.
Shu uemura make up removing oil and it does good! What bothering me is that when the oil get into my eyes, my eyes will get blurry a little bit(?)
Aug 11, 2011
Laurel A.
I've heard tons of rave reviews from people who use Clean & Clear Morning Burst. I think I'm going to give their Skin Brightening Morning Burst a try. Skin Brightening helps bleach acne scars and brighten the skin.
Aug 11, 2011
Jane A.
I want to add what I am about to write to my response below... Most high end products cobtain Ceramides, which is lipids on our skin that helps against aging. Now imagine a skin care line found at DRUG STORES that actually cobtain Ceramides (skin regenerating properties) for as much as 1/5 the cost of a higher end brand...
This is why all you beauties must try CeraVe! You will not be dissapointed!!
Aug 11, 2011
Jane A.
Aug 11, 2011
Raychel C.
Love this article! I've never tried Cetaphil but I've been planning to do so when I run out of my Biore'.
Aug 11, 2011
Wafi A.
I use Purity from Philosophy.
Aug 11, 2011
Everist W.
I have four cleansers that that i alternate... lol A deep cleanser by Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic acid 3% facial Wash, gentle cleanser by MyChelle Reamy Pumpkin Cleanser, a scrub by Neautrogena Pink Grapefruit Ance Wash, and finally (lol) for when Im tired from a full night of dancing a cleansing cloth by Neutrogena deep clean.
The reason I do this is bc I read an article that suggest that you alternate your cleansers to over dying your skin and of course our skin changes for all reasons. Lol... :-)
Aug 11, 2011
Melissa S.
The problem I have with Cetaphil is the smell. It smells horrible and I can't stand having it near my face.
Aug 11, 2011
Jane A.
You beauties should also try CeraVe (like what Soma S. mentioned below).
For awhile I used CeraVe's Foaming Facial Wash for Oily to Normal skin. Loved it! But not most stores that carry CeraVe has the Foaming one, i.e. when I had to stock up one night (I completely used my last drop in the morning), Target only had the Hydrating Facial Wash.
The Hydrating Facial Wash is geared towards Dry to Normal skin.
Anyway I got it, and I knew then why the face wash for oily skin had "Foaming" in its name. LOL... The Hydrating Facial Wash is more of a lotion consistency. Either way, love love love CeraVe!!!!!!! !!!!!!!
Aug 10, 2011
Munirah C.
Currently i'm using Clearasil and no problem so far. I've heard/read tons of reviews about Cetaphil. Though it's quite pricey. It should worth the splurge right? hah.