Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser, 12 Ounce

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While foaming face wash isn’t necessarily bad for dry skin, it’s usually a good idea to avoid it to be on the safe side, unless the product is specifically formulated for dry skin. “If your skin is really dry or sensitive, a foaming cleanser may not be the first or best option (especially depending on the ingredients),” Dr. Mitchell says. “Despite the fact that certain foamy cleansers contain oils or emollients, it is recommended that you use a different type of cleanser.” When you have dry skin, moisturizer might be the product you reach for the most. But face wash can be just as important in your skin care arsenal for keeping your skin looking and feeling its best. As a result, please note this is only an experimental label that can be best used to possible identify problematic products you have used in the past. It is in no way a perfect identifier nor a predictor in whether or not it will exacerbate or cause fungal acne. It will continue to be worked on as more information and research comes to light. Here’s an annoying little fact about a lot of hydrating face washes: Even though they claim to be good at moisturizing dry skin, they’re often filled with sulfates and ingredients that strip the hell out of your skin barrier (i.e., the protective armor that shields your face from acne, irritation, redness, and dryness). And as someone who spent the majority of her teenage years unknowingly using these questionable formulas, and then spent her adult years attempting to undo the damage, I’ve basically become the unofficial expert on the best face washes for dry skin.

Phenoxyethanol: It is used to preserve the formula. It also has antibacterial benefits for healthy skin [3]. How To Apply Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser?Editor’s Note: We reviewed this article on September 20, 2023. As per our editorial policy, we are constantly updating our content, to make sure it reflects the best of the best when it comes to beauty, wellness, and fashion. We want to assure our readers that we still stand by our recommendations, which we do.

There are no luxurious oils or potent actives to be found in this cleanser–just simple, clean fun. The Value: Very goodCetearyl alcohol: When you hear the word "alcohol," you often think of it as drying however this ingredient is actually an emollient that helps to soften skin.