REN Mayblossom and Blue Cypress FacialWash: This gentle foaming cleanser is
recommended for oily and sensitive skins, but I found it gentle enough for daily use on my normal skin
thanks to sugar-based foaming agents, soothing extracts of lavender, mild exfoliating salicylic acid
from willow bark, and amino acids from oat. However, the fragrance may be too strong for sensitive
noses.
Juice Beauty Cleansing Gel: This is a soothing, therapeutic blend of plant extracts and
certified organic juices, including sweet cherry, grape, and aloe, among others. It is very gentle and
not too foaming, leaving behind a subtle herbal scent. It may not be suitable for irritated or damaged
skin because of the high content of lemon juice and citrus oils.
Suki Lemongrass Cleanser is a gently foaming, creamy cleanser that uses fruit acids and
sugar to exfoliate the skin with zero irritation. Formulated with organic sugar and rice flour in a
handmade olive soap base, this cream cleanses thoroughly and is suitable for all skin conditions and
all seasons. The fresh scent of lemongrass adds a finishing touch to this truly divine experience!
Nonfoaming Cleansers
Burt’s Bees Lemon Poppy Seed Facial Cleanser makes a wonderful second cleanser for colder
months when skin can use some extra moisture. Thick and rich, this stearic acid–based cream
cleanser contains citrus oils, as well as sugar enzymes and exfoliating crushed poppy seeds. It is
made of natural but not certified organic ingredients. The cleanser is packed in a wide-neck jar that
can turn the product rancid fairly quickly.
Aubrey Organics Sea Buckthorn & Cucumber with Ester-C Facial Cleansing Cream
doubles the richness of the coconut creamy base with the cleansing abilities of castile soap, a
combination that performs a really thorough cleansing. It contains a plethora of vitamins, beneficial
herbs, and reasonably measured amounts of essential oils, but unlike vitamins in gel cleansers, the
wholesome ingredients of cream cleansers are likely to remain on your skin longer. Also, this
cleanser smells wonderful, which is not typical for this otherwise brilliant organic beauty brand.
CARE Stella McCartney Gentle Cleansing Milk is the only cleanser that can convert a
foam junkie like me into a milk cleanser aficionado. Its satiny, lightweight texture dissolves
impurities while doubling as a gentle moisturizer rich in organic lemon balm, apricot extract,
carbohydrates, and vitamins E and A, packed in a sensible pump bottle that looks great in the
bathroom.
Making Your Own Cleansers
When you buy cosmetics, you rely on the expertise of many experienced chemists. When you create
your own cosmetics from scratch, you may not achieve truly elegant results, but you will know exactly
what goes into the product, and you can twist and tailor the formulation to suit your needs. Few of us
have time to rely exclusively on homemade creations, but making your own products saves money and
is definitely fun.
“A good cleanser will remove grime deposited on the skin, and that can be very important in the