Collection: Skin And Face Cleansers

Skincare is very important for healthy skin. Facial cleansers are the basic products used to remove makeup and dead skin cells. However, choosing a facial cleanser suited to your skin type is of great importance for getting effective results. In this article, you will discover the best facial cleanser options for dry, oily and combination skin. When choosing a product, you can compare the ingredient and format options in the azelaic acid category.

Facial cleansers can differ depending on your skin type, your skin's needs and the form of the cleanser.

How Do You Use a Facial Cleanser?

How you apply it depends on the form of the cleanser. Gel cleansers are applied to damp skin: wet your face with lukewarm water, spread a sufficient amount of product with circular massaging motions and rinse with plenty of water. The labels of the hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid cleansing gels state that they can be used twice a day, morning and evening. Balm and cleansing oil, on the other hand, are taken into dry hands and applied to dry skin with gentle motions, including around the eye area, then rinsed off with plenty of water.

With a powder cleanser, you take one scoop of powder in your palm with the wooden scoop in the box and create a light foam with water. The foam is massaged onto the skin in the night routine and washed off with plenty of water; make sure the scoop does not come into contact with water. For micellar water, simply pour it onto a cotton pad and wipe the skin without rubbing; no rinsing is needed.

How facial cleansers are used varies according to the form of the product. Gel cleansers are applied in a sufficient amount to skin that has been wetted with water beforehand. The product is spread over the skin by gently massaging in circular motions and then rinsed off completely with plenty of water. The Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cleansing Gel can be used twice a day, morning and evening, according to the product instructions.

Cleansing balm, unlike gel cleansers, is applied to dry skin with dry hands. A sufficient amount of balm is massaged into the skin with gentle motions, including the eye area, so that makeup, sunscreen and other residue are dissolved. It is then rinsed off with plenty of water. With heavy makeup, the process can be repeated, and if needed a water-based cleanser can be used afterwards.

Azelaic Acid and Malic Acid Enzyme Powder Cleanser: when using it, one scoop of product is taken into the palm with the wooden scoop in the box, and water is added to create a light foam. The prepared foam is applied to the skin with gentle massaging motions and then rinsed off with plenty of water. The frequency and method of application of powder-form cleansers should not be assumed to be the same as for gel cleansers; the product's own usage instructions should be followed.

When choosing a cleanser for dry skin, the goal is to remove dirt and residue without leaving the skin feeling tight. Moisture-supporting formulas that do not strain the barrier are more suitable for these skin types. Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cleansing Gel for Dry and Combination Skin provides moisture support with 4D hyaluronic acid and sodium PCA while helping strengthen the skin's outer layer with the ceramide it contains; according to its label, it can be used morning and evening. On days when you wear makeup or sunscreen, the Cleansing Balm for Sensitive and Dry Skin, containing macadamia oil and centella asiatica, can be considered as a first step. You can explore other options suited to your skin type in the Dry Skin category.

When choosing a facial cleanser for dry skin, you should prefer products that cleanse the skin of dirt, makeup and sunscreen residue while supporting moisture balance and the skin barrier. Formulas that do not leave a noticeable feeling of tightness and dryness after cleansing and that provide moisture support stand out in dry skin care.

The Purest Solutions Moisturizing and Barrier-Repairing Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cleansing Gel for Dry and Combination Skin; with its formula containing 4D hyaluronic acid, Sodium PCA and ceramide, it helps provide moisture and barrier support while cleansing the skin. It can be used in the morning and evening routine. For removing oil-based residue such as makeup and sunscreen, Moisture and Antioxidant Cleansing Balm for Sensitive and Dry Skin can be preferred. The balm form dissolves makeup and SPF residue while its formula with Macadamia Oil and Centella Asiatica supports the care of dry and sensitive skin.

Oily skin is prone to shine due to excess sebum production and to the formation of pimples and blackheads. Facial cleansers that regulate oil balance and cleanse pores are recommended for this skin type. Ingredients that are effective on oily skin, such as salicylic acid, can reduce the formation of blackheads and pimples. Lightly foaming gel cleansers are also a good choice for clearing oil and dirt.

Combination skin is skin where the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) is oily and the cheek areas are dry. For this skin type, facial cleansers that keep excess oil in the T-zone under control and moisturize the dry areas should be used.

Double cleansing means washing the face with two different cleansers one after the other. In the first step, an oil-based product such as a balm or cleansing oil is used; these products dissolve makeup, sunscreen and excess oil and lift them from the skin's surface. In the second step, remaining residue is cleansed with a water-based gel cleanser. The labels of the Purifying Cleansing Oil with Postbiotics and the Cleansing Balm state that they are suitable for double cleansing.

This method is not mandatory for everyone. It is most useful in the evening of days when you wear makeup or waterproof sunscreen. On days without makeup and in the morning, a single cleanser suited to your skin type is usually enough. If your skin feels tight after two steps, you can choose a gentler, moisture-supporting gel for the second step.

Double cleansing is a method of cleansing the skin one after the other with two different cleanser forms. In the first stage, an oil-based product such as a balm or cleansing oil is used to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, excess sebum and oil-based residue. In the second stage, a water-based gel cleanser suited to the skin type is used to cleanse remaining dirt and residue from the skin.

When double cleansing with The Purest Solutions Cleansing Balm, the product can first be applied to dry skin and rinsed off, then the routine can be completed with a water-based cleanser suited to the skin type. For dry and combination skin, a product that provides moisture support, such as the Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cleansing Gel, can be preferred in the second step.

Double cleansing can be preferred especially on days when heavy makeup or sunscreen is used; however, it is not mandatory for every skin type every day. On days without makeup or intensive products, a single cleanser suited to the skin's needs may be enough. When building a cleansing routine, rather than the amount of product and the number of steps, what matters is not over-cleansing the skin and choosing products suited to the skin type.

Powder cleansers gently cleanse and purify your skin thanks to the fruit acid particles they contain. They work like a physical exfoliator and speed up the skin's renewal cycle. Through skin renewal, they aim for a reduction in tone irregularities, smaller-looking pores and, along with cleansing, a plumper-looking complexion through increased moisture levels.

Turning into foam on contact with water, they are easy to use while not causing micro-scratches on your skin.

At The Purest Solutions, we always put customer satisfaction first and aim to make our products accessible. To choose the cleanser that suits your skin from our facial cleanser products, browse our category, and reach out to our customer service for any questions you may have.

Your skin type can change over time and vary with the seasons. For this reason, it is important to review your cleanser and care routine regularly.