Winter skin: cleansers to add to your arsenal

(see also What is my skin type? Facial cleanser basics, Skin Barrier basics)

Mild cleansers are your skin’s best friend. Do not under-estimate the damage that you’ll do to your skin vis-a-vis vigorous washing especially in the winter.

Remember that your skin is already quite dry so try to

  • Use lesser amounts of your existing cleanser OR
  • Switch to a milder cleanser.

While wearing less make-up is not an option for many of us, you should consider it if your skin is dry. The additional pressure to your skin in removing make-up simply damages your skin barrier.

Micellar water also works. I am currently road-testing both of these products, and neither has done anything to offend me (yet). The La Roche-Posay is definitely the milder product. I’ll keep you posted on my favourite.

La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Photo of bottle
Shop at La Roche online

Forest Essential’s Micellar Water Make Up Remover

Micellar water
Shop at Forest Essentials or Nykaa

Which mild cleanser?

Shu Uemura

I hadn’t appreciated that Shu Uemura was founded in 1983. I remember it being the first chic brand of make-up that I bought. Before Huda Beauty, this make-up artist made the best eye products and they still do make the best eyelash curlers.

I digress.

Shu Uemura also created the original cleansing oil, that “double” cleanses by removing make-up with the oil and lathers gently to cleanse your face.

Thankfully, its still available online and at US$ 71 for the larger size (450ml) its nearly as cheap as Lifebuoy soap.

Shop at: Shu Uemura

Forest Essentials

Contrary to the picture I portray, I do not hate this brand – I just like pointing out obvious failings given its extreme popularity and its momentous growth. It already has over 70 stores in India. 

Here are two mild cleansers that I would readily use every day.

Delicate Facial Cleanser Mashobra Honey, Lemon & Rosewater

cleanser
Shop at Forest Essentials or Nykaa

Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem

Shop at Forest Essentials or Nykaa

Oily skin options: Avene Cleanance face gel

When I was younger I had oily skin and a cousin introduced me to Avene, and this product below became my go to face wash for all seasons.

Avene
Shop at Avene, Nykaa

Closing remarks

Please let me know if there is a particular mild cleanser that you favour in the comments below. Thank you for reading…

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