It is important to be mindful of what you are trying to correct when building an at home routine for yourself and with a step so vital as cleansing it’s no different.
When your skin is properly cleansed it allows for the other products in your routine to be more effective, promotes a healthier skin barrier that will keep moisture in and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.
In order to find the best cleanser for someone struggling with dry skin it’s important to consider a few factors:
How We Choose
In order to match every person with their ideal product there are a few questions we like to consider:
Is this the best cleanser for dry skin?
Dry skin responds best to cream cleansers that leave the skin feeling clean without stripping it of the beneficial oils needed to stay moisturized.
That's because whenever you experience dry skin it typically means there is a lack of oils being made by the skin or an imbalance of the fatty acids, ceramides and lipids that help retain water in the skin.
Is this cleanser able to improve dry skin?
Since dry skin is caused by a lack of oils it would be a pretty good idea if your cleanser had some hydrating oils that can be left behind to bring moisture back to the skin.
Once that is done then we can bring in the hydrating ingredients like humectants to increase skin hydration levels.
Other ingredients you might look for in your products may include emollients, ceramides and antioxidants.
Will this cleanser fit your lifestyle?
Something to keep in mind is that your cleanser, your skin type, your preferences and price points are important factors when making your decision.
Whether it’s your allergies or you just prefer products that are cruelty free, fragrance free, organic or vegan that is also important to consider when buying any skin care product.
Dermalogica | Intensive Moisture Cleanser
A great lightweight and creamy cleanser that leaves behind a soft touch.
Ingredients We Like: photoactives from coconut oil and murumuru seed butter, ceramides.
What We Like:
- Leaves skin smooth
- Prevents dryness
- Soften and brightens the skin
- Certified cruelty free
- Vegan
Things to Consider:
- Contains Fragrance
- Contains Nuts
HydroPeptide | Cashmere Cleanse Facial Rose
A luxurious milky cleanser great for gliding over dry skin.
Ingredients We Like: sunflower seed oil, hydrolyzed milk proteins, aloe vera
What We Like:
- Balances skin’s natural oils
- Protects skin from environmental stressors
- Smooth milky texture glides nicely over the skin
- Certified cruelty-free
Things to Consider:
- Fragrance
Eminence | Calm Skin Chamomile Cleanser
A creamy cleanser that brings a little extra to the table with some soothing benefits.
Ingredients We Like: sunflower seed and calendula oils, grape leaf extract.
What We Like:
- Cleanses and balances the skin
- Reduces irritation
- Great for sensitive skin
- Certified cruelty-free
- Certified organic
- Vegan
Things to Consider:
- Contains Nuts
Epicuren Discovery | Silk Radiance 3-In-1 Cleansing Oil
A multi-phase cleansing oil that shifts from gel to oil to milk for a unique textural experience.
Ingredients We Like: grape, jojoba seed and avocado oil
What We Like:
- Certified crulety-free
- Certified organic
- Great for a double cleanse routine
- Changing texture from gel to oil to milk
Things to Consider:
- Contains Fragrance
Dermalogica | Precleanse Cleansing Oil
A cult classic oil cleanser that does it all!
Ingredients We Like: sunflower seed oil, vitamin e.
What We Like:
- Certified cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Great for a double cleanse routine
- Removes eye make-up
Things to Consider:
- Can be a little messy to use at first
La Roche-Posay | Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
A no nonsense gentle creamy cleanser for dry, irritated skin.
Ingredients We Like: ceramides, glycerin, niacinamide.
What We Like:
- Minimal ingredient list
- Restores the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Ideal for sensitive skin
- Great price
- Fragrance free
Things to Consider:
- Not certified cruelty-free
- Not vegan
These are just some of the effective dry skin cleansers that Dermava has to offer!
Head over to our shop page to see more. Have a question about what cleanser is perfect for you? Create or update your Dermava health profile to ask an esthetician!
