How to Buy the Best Facial Cleansers for Your Skin
The first step in your daily skincare regimen should definitely be cleansing with a good
facial cleanser. Cleansing your face of the day's dirt and bacteria will help purify your pores and make your skin ready for other steps in your regimen. Most dermatologist recommend that you cleanse your face at night, right before going to bed, then waking up and just washing with water, to prevent overdrying.
Finding a good quality facial cleanser doesn't have to be expensive. You can easily find a good cleanser at your local drugstore. Brands like
Neutrogena, Aveeno,
Olay, and others work perfectly fine to cleanse your skin.
If you have oily or
acne-prone skin, you'll want to consider purchasing a gel or foaming facial cleanser with tea tree oil or salicylic acid to help combat acne. If your skin is on the dryer side, you may want a creamy facial cleanser that contains soothing milk or essential oils and vitamin E. Brands like Clean and Clear, Neutrogena, Bliss, and Burt's Bees all have great specially formulated facial cleansers to help blemished skin.
If your skin is dry, you should still use a cleanser, but look for one that is specially made for dry skin. These cleansers might say gentle or for sensitive skin. Go with something like
Nivea's Visage line or Almay's Cleansing Lotion for Dry Skin.
Clinique has one of the most popular facial cleansing systems, with a 3-step cleansing-toning-moisturizing system that many people find very effective. Many people also rave about Cetaphil's facial cleanser, the brand that's well-known for people who have sensitive skin and skin allergies.
Cetaphil is extremely popular because of its lack of fragrance, excess chemicals, and anything irritating. Its water-soluble formula makes it easy to take on and off. Many brands also make great cleansing
wipes for cleansing on the go too.
If you're willing to spend a little money, there's always the
Clarisonic system, which is a cleansing system developed by the same company who developed the Sonicare
toothbrush. It will run you over $100, but will help smooth out your skin and help with circulation too, not to mention saving you a trip to the spa to get a facial.