The best sensitive-skin friendly cleansers
Gentle and effective
A skin care routine without a cleanser is like a sandwich without bread - it just doesn’t hit the same y’know? Not only does this vital step help to wash away makeup, dirt and impurities, the right cleanser will reveal the clarity of your complexion, buffing away dead skin cells and promoting cell renewal in the process.
There is a fine line though; excessive cleansing or stripping formulas can disrupt the balance of the skin’s natural microbiome, potentially compromising the lipid barrier, which can lead to excessive oil and sebum production, and even premature ageing.
That’s why we love sensitive-skin friendly formulas that purify skin without upsetting it in the process. These are the best sensitive-skin friendly cleansers:
In need of the kind of purification that goes beyond cleansing? Try these 7 purifying face masks for acne-prone skin.
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Briar is the Beauty Editor at BEAUTYcrew. Her 'down for anything' attitude has resulted in more than a handful of hair transformations, and she doesn't mind being used as a guinea pig for the industry's most unusual products and treatments. Her work has also appeared on Refinery29, Girlfriend and beautyheaven.