“Doctor, which is the best wash for oily skin?”

A good face wash can prevent oily skin’s greasy and tired look. On regular use, it should reduce open pores, blackheads and pimples.

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Tips for finding face wash for oily skin

Face wash for oily skin is transparent because they do not have many moisturisers.

-Your face wash should remove excess oils from your skin without making it over dry. After using it, your skin should feel normal (not dry or oily).

-Foaming is essential for oily skin cleansers. 

–Tea tree oil, salicylic acid, neem, Zinc etc., in your face wash can help eliminate acne.

-It should be free of comedogenic ingredients, sulphates and parabens.

BEST CLEANSER FOR OILY SKIN

The dermatocare team scanned the ingredient list of popular face wash brands for oily skin. We recommend reading our full review before making a choice. Here is the list of face wash for oily skin that fits our criteria of being safe, effective and worth every penny you spend.

10. The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Wash

The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing face wash is suitable for oily skin types prone to acne because it has a well-known anti-acne ingredient, tea tree oil. It also has Panthenol and Allantoin to soothe your skin.

Recommended for Oily skin type prone to acne. It might not suit sensitive skin.

Overall rating: 8.5/10

9. Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser

Best Buy for Budget-friendly shoppers living in polluted cities

Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser is Paraben and Sulphate-free face wash. It can control pimples with the help of Zinc gluconate and Lauric acid. Glycerin and beeswax keep your skin hydrated, while a mix of gentle surfactants removes excess oils. 

The company claims that Neutrogena deep clean face wash remove 99% of pollutants. A much-needed action is polluted cities. 

Recommended for oily skin

Overall rating: 9/10

8. Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash

Recommended for very oily skin prone to clogged pores.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash has 2% salicylic acid(BHA). BHA dissolves the debris occluding your pores. This help in reducing black/whiteheads, pimples and open pores. However, few might experience an increase in spots initially. We love this face wash’s gentle and soothing ingredients- Aloe vera, Allantoin, and Chamomile extracts. 

Recommended for oily skin prone to acne, open pores, and white/blackheads, it might not suit sensitive skin.

Overall rating: 9/10

7. Mama-earth Tea Tree Foaming Face Wash

Best in budget

Mamaearth Tea tree face wash controls acne with salicylic acid, tea tree oil, neem and lavender oil. It has mild surfactants that do not remove natural moisturiser. Moreover, soothing ingredients like Allantoin, D Panthenol, Aloe Vera and Sodium PCA can reduce inflammation caused by acne.

Overall rating: 9.5/10

Recommended for oily skin prone to acne

6. SebaMed Cleansing Foam

Best Buy for Sensitive skin

Best Buy for Sensitive skin

If your face gets dry with the most face wash for oily skin, then this face wash is for you. Sebamed clear face wash gently removes excess oils without overdrying your skin. 

Sebamed Clear Foam Face Wash is a water-based face wash that reduces acne in dry to combination skin types. It has a unique surfactant that can assist in removing acne-causing bacteria, and it has a pH of 5.5, which is favourable for your skin. 

Recommended for: Oily to combination sensitive skin prone to acne. It might not remove oils from very oily skin.

Overall ranking: 9.5/10

5. Cetaphil PRO DermaControl Wash

Best buy for acne prone skin

Cetaphil PRO DermaControl Wash is suitable for acne-prone skin. You can switch to this face wash if your skin is dry because of salicylic acid or retinoids. Zinc Gluconate and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate soothe your skin. While hydrating glycerine base might help in retaining your skin barrier. However, it is not strong enough for very oily skin.

Recommended for: Combination to slightly oily skin with acne

Overall Rating- 9.5/10

4. Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan

Recommended for oily non-sensitive skin type prone to acne.

BEST FOR ORGANIC LOVERS

Forest essential ubtan is only 100% natural face wash that ranks on our list. It is basically ubtan powder made of Multani mitti, Almond, Neem, turmeric and fenugreek. It removes excess oils and reduces pimples. 

Recommended for oily skin with acne. It might not suit sensitive skin.

Overall Rating: 9.5/10

3. Bioderma Sebium 

OVERALL BEST CHOICE

Bioderma Sebium is a perfect face wash for oily skin with ingredients to control oil secretion and acne. It is gentle on the skin. The presence of lactic acid has exfoliation properties, while Zinc sulphate prevents acne. 

Recommended for oily and sensitive skin

Overall rating: 9/10

2. Cera Ve Renewing SA Cleanser 

BEST FOR LUXURY BUYERS

Acne and sensitive skin is not a good combo to have. Most acne products make your skin sensitive, leading to more breakouts. Cera Ve Renewing SA cleanser is an exception. It gently exfoliates your skin with salicylic acid and gluconolactone and, simultaneously, repairs your skin barrier with the help of ceramides.

Overall Rating: 9.5/10

1. Home made face wash for oily skin

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Do you love making natural skin products at home? Then try our scientifically formulated 100% natural face wash. It takes just 5 minutes to make it.
Multani mitti and besan in this face wash absorb extra oils from the skin. Neem powder and tea tree oil prevent acne. Lemon peel powder is a natural cleanser. The cost of making this face wash for the entire year is less than 800 bucks. You can use the same ingredient to make anti-acne moisturiser, face packs and acne spot removal remedies. You can store it in an airtight container for 3 months.
Overall rating: 9.5/10