We tend to get confused while picking the right cleanser for us at the supermarket store. There are water, foam, gel, oil and milk variants which leave you pretty stumped after all it's just face wash. But many are not aware that formulation is suited for a certain type of skin and functionality? Here's everything you need to know about cleansers and how to buy the right one according to your skin type.
Foam Cleansers
They are suitable for oily or acne-prone skin, foam cleansers come in liquid form but when pumped transforms into a foam that's super gentle on your skin.They tend to last pretty long, because just a little bit foams into a lot. Most contain SLS, which is a detergent that can strip your skin of it's natural oils. Kama Ayurveda's Anti-Acne Foam Cleanser is formulated with natural ingredients such as tea tree oil and tulsi that will zap all those zits.
Gel Cleansers
These are clear in nature and cooling when applied on the skin, gel cleansers are perfect for all skin types owing to their mild formulation. They offer gentle exfoliation and most versions help maintain your skin's natural pH balance. Try boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel that contains amino acids that remove sebum and blackheads while conditioning and clarifying one's skin.
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Oil Cleansers
Oil cleaners in our humid country might seem counterproductive, but they're actually a great way to remove stubborn makeup (think waterproof mascara and transfer resistant lipstick) and work great if you believe in the double cleanse method. Simply dab onto a cotton pad and rub into the skin and then wash off with another cleanser. Bobbi Brown's Soothing Cleansing Oil has botanical extracts that helps break down makeup and other impurities and leaving you skin soft and supple.
Milk Cleansers
Milk cleansers are super gentle and are perfect for girls who have dry skin owing to their moisturizing capabilities. It helps dissolves your makeup too and eliminates the need for cotton pads; all you have to do is massage it onto your skin. Sephora's Cleansing Milk removes your makeup without leaving your skin with a oily film.
