How To Choose The Best Facial Cleanser For Your Skin Type

By Samprita on 08 Apr 2019

Senior Digital Editor

Samprita Kuncolinkar holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and has been working at GirlStyle India since its inception. She works as a Senior Lifestyle Editor who is deeply in love with all things beauty, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. Enjoying the online version of the magazine, the genres of her articles keep varying as she loves to move and groove. Apart from her work life, she loves binge-watching Netflix and loves to eat junk food for happiness.

As you go about your day, your face gets covered with dirt, bacteria, dead skin and naturally produced oil. So, the purpose of washing your face is to maintain good looking and healthy skin, but if you overlook the proper facial hygiene and care, you may end up in trouble.

And have you ever wondered, what would happen if you stopped washing your face? If not let's talk more about it! Firstly, your pores will be clogged from sebum and the outside pollutants, resulting in serious acne including whiteheads, blemishes, blackheads etc. and serve as an entry point for infection.

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The skin could also experience other issues like dryness, irritation from insufficient moisturisation and severe redness. And this would all end up in making your skin appear dirty, oily and significantly aged. Moral of the story - there is no way you can get away with this so don't forget to clean your face properly on a day to day basis.

Now, let us guide you more on how to practise proper cleansing with these seven easy steps:

Firstly, warm the cleanser between your palms.
Second of all, gently massage it into your face to stimulate blood flow and promote detoxification. You can always add more water, if necessary.
Work around your entire face, using small circles over your mouth and chin and larger circles around the eye area. Also, do not forget to clean behind your ears as well as the neck.

Use some lukewarm water since hot water can burn your skin and cold water isn't effective enough at loosening the dirt.
Take your time and work it in your skin, lather up until it foams, for at least 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Use a clean and soft cloth/towel to remove the cleanser and pat your face dry. Remember, be gentle.
Last, of all splash your face with cold water to freshen up your complexion.

Voila! You are now ready to make cleansing a part of your daily skin care regime and of course, you need a pretty good face wash for that job. Right? There are a plethora of face washes available in the market, which makes it a difficult choice to pick the right one for your skin type.

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Well, fret not! We have picked out a few face washes from the amazing skincare collection by Acnes, and guess what, the range includes something for everyone. Great? Isn't it? So, without any further ado, let's dive straight into the best face washes for each and every skin type!

For People With Dry Skin

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People with dry skin have a hard time to keep it hydrated as it lacks water, lipids or even both at times. Their skin looks flaky and feels tight all day long. And, we have found the perfect face wash for all the dry skin babies! Acnes Moisturizing Face Wash, as you can guess from the term 'moisturizing', this is everything you need for a proper cleanse.

It is a gentle-soap free formula with neem and aloe vera extracts. The natural ingredients like aloe help in nourishing your skin and restoring the lost moisture. On the other hand, neem is popular for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties that makes a fantastic toner for your skin and keeps pimples at bay.

In addition, the natural blend of papaya, cucumber and chamomile extracts act as a hydrating agent for the skin to keep it glowing and healthy.

For People With Oily Skin

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Oily skin produces sebum in excess amount, hence it is more prone to breakouts. However, it is great at retaining the moisture but it is still a difficult task to understand why the acne-filled fate for oily skin people? So, the best thing to do is to work with a proper face wash that suits your skin.

Acnes Purifying Foaming Face Wash, is an effective product for people with oily & acne-prone skin. The product performs a dual role of purifying and removing germs along with controlling the oil in your skin. The face wash is enriched with White Tea Extracts, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Licorice that helps in cleansing the skin from deep within for an oil-free and clear looking skin.

For People With Acne-Prone & Sensitive Skin

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The people who fall into this category will mostly have reactions to a variety of products like specific soaps, cosmetics, creams etc. The people with sensitive skin type might suffer from irritation because of overusing a specific product or because of using the wrong product for their skin.

If you think you have severe acne, redness or any sort of irritation then you might have sensitive skin and we have found just the right thing for you to have happy skin always. Acnes Menthocool Face Wash is a pimple defence face wash that is designed in a unique way with the combination of nature and science which would provide your skin with the desired coolness as well as remove 99% pimple-causing germs.

The face wash promises to be a 'non-irritant' and safe to use formula for your skin. It is enriched with cooling menthol, sebum-absorbing Kaolin clay, antioxidants and astringent sage leaf extracts along with soothing phyto-active from Licorice Root Extract.

It is the best defensive shield for your skin against germs, acne and pollutants to give your skin a refreshing and soothing feel.

For People With Combination Skin

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For many people, different areas of skin may be dry, oily or even normal. The most common oily areas are forehead, chin and nose (T-zone), whereas the cheeks, neck and area around the eyes are relatively dry.

It is best suggested for people with this particular skin type to opt for a face wash that isn't too harsh on the skin and doesn't strip away the natural oils. A neutral cleanser, we recommend for a non-drying feeling that removes dirt and grease is Acnes Whitening Clarifying Face Wash which is a daily use wash with a mild peeling effect. Its gentle action on the skin provides light exfoliation and polishes it for visibly smooth and fairer looking skin.

The product foams up to get rid of all the dirt and oil without removing skin's natural moisture while maintaining the bright and fresh feel.

Hopefully, we have convinced you that facial cleansers are an important part of your skincare routine and that all are not ideal for your skin type. You must invest in a good facial cleanser, that suits your different skin needs. So cleanse it the clever way in the morning and at night to remove the toxic residue from your skin and make the other products you apply more effective. Also, make sure not to overdo it! A good face wash is always necessary for your skin's health whether you are a man or a woman.

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Don't forget to get your hands on one now and indulge yourself in some self-pampering!