8 Safe & Gentle Natural Face Cleansers your Skin will Appreciate
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PSA: Gone are the days of harsh face washes—I mean, how many of us exfoliated half our face away with an apricot scrub? Now that we’re a little more grown-up and understand that our skin’s natural oils are actually beneficial for skin health, we should be opting for gentle cleansers that are free of the typical stripping surfactants in drugstore cleansers.
Though it may take some getting used to when switching from an uber-foaming cleanser that leaves you feeling “squeaky clean” to one that leaves your skin more of a hydrated-clean, your skin’s protective barrier will be much more intact and as a result, much more balanced.
Here’s my round-up of gentle yet effective face washes that I’ve personally tried & adored:
1. One Love Oil Cleanser
As someone who was initially skeptical about oil cleansers, I can now fully attest to their brilliance. Effectively removing makeup, residue & impurities with nourishing seed oils such as sunflower, pumpkin & papaya, this vitamin-enriched oil cleanser leaves skin feeling fresh & nourished without affecting the skin’s delicate pH balance.
Enzyme Cleansing Oil | $42
2. Osea Ocean Cleanser
For a revitalizing cleanser, look no further than Osea’s organic mineral-rich gel cleanser. Perfect for more dull complexions that would benefit from a little lift, this multi-tasking product thoroughly cleanses the skin while maintaining a healthy, hydrated complexion. Plus, I found the powerful botanicals used energized my mood in addition to my skin.
Ocean Cleanser | $48
3. True Botanicals Nourishing Cleanser
Abundant in antioxidants, this creamy cleanser leaves skin enviably smooth & nourished—never stripped. With green and white tea as the base, the cleanser soothes inflammation and restores and tones skin for a more youthful glow. Shop either their Renew variant for dry, anti-aging benefits or their Clear version for blemish-prone skin—either way, you won’t be disappointed.
4. Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash
This no frills, invigorating cleanser packs a gentle yet effective punch with its’ built-in AHA exfoliants. Perfect for all skin types and sexes, this gel-based cleanser foams up (something that most natural face washes don’t do) in thanks to coconut-derived surfactants. With its’ woodsy smell and naturally-derived ingredients, this particular wash is something you will want to order on repeat.
Fantastic Face Wash | $28
5. Pai Middlemist seven Camellia & Rose cleanser
It’s easy to see why this particular face wash has such a cult following— Pai’s best-selling cream cleanser is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin while still being a powerhouse of vitamins and fatty acids. Full of botanical oils that gently remove makeup and impurities, this velvety cleanser keeps the skin’s natural oils and pH balance in tact, leaving it perfectly soft & supple.
6. Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser
If you need something a little more heavy-duty to combat clogged pores & build-up, Tata Harper’s gentle but effective exfoliant is the perfect cleanser to add to your routine. This innovative cleanser clarifies & hydrates skin with powerful antioxidants while willow bark and apricot seed powder work to gently buff away dead skin cells, revealing radiant & rejuvenated skin.
Regenerating Cleanser | $84
7. Blume Day Dreamer Cleanser
Suitable for all skin types, this cream cleanser is super hydrating for how lightweight it is. The first couple times I used it, I swear it wasn’t even cleansing my skin because of how my face felt afterwards (i.e not tight & dry)—but within a few days, I noticed a visibly more even skin tone and fewer breakouts. Full of plant extracts such as lavender, geranium & chamomile, this non-stripping face wash leaves skin looking soothed & hydrated with just a few pumps.
Day Dreamer Face Wash | $16
8. Herbivore Pink Cloud jelly cleanser
The texture of this gel cleanser is so lightweight & dreamy that it’s perfect for double-cleansing. With just the faintest natural fragrance, this rosewater-enriched cleanser gently removes makeup & impurities while relieving dryness and redness. Providing a hydrated and smooth base for the rest of your skincare routine, this product is an essential step in any skincare ritual.
Creamy Jelly Cleanser | $24
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