Doctor, which is the best face wash for dry skin?

Dry skin is deficient in natural moisturizing factor (NMF). Studies show that harsh surfactants in face wash can penetrate into skin, alter skin structure, and degrade skin barrier functions. This gets all the more significant in dry skin. Once skin barrier is disrupted, dry skin might get flaky and itchy. The key is to use right face wash for dry skin!

Tips to find face wash for dry skin

Face wash for dry skin should have following attributes:

-Should contain gentle surfactants that do not strip NMF.

-Avoid sulpahte based cleansers.

-Non-soap cleansers are best.

-Less the foam better it is.

-Should leave skin soft and supple, rather than dry and stretched.

-Prefer creamy cleansers that hydrate your skin. 

-Should not contain irritating ingredients.

Based on above criteria, Dermatocare team has compiled the list of best face wash of dry skin in next section.

Best Face Wash for Dry Skin

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Available in

-India@ Amazon.in

-United States @ Amazon.com

-United Kingdom @ Amzon.co.uk

-Canada @ Amazon.ca

Pros:

-Affordable and easily available

-Is trusted by Dermatologist across globe

Cons:

-Has SLS and Parabens

-It might not suit super-sensitive skin 

Overall rating -8/10

Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash

Available in

-India@ Amazon.in

-United States @ Amazon.com

-United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

-Canada @ Amazon.ca

Pros:

-Free from Parabens

-Has Sodium laureth sulpate surfactant that provides slight foaming to this face wash. 

-Hydrating base made of glycerin

Panthenol and chamomile extract are 2 soothing ingredients

Tocopherol has anti-oxidant action

Cons:

Has fragrance, sulphate

Has more than 15 ingredients including many buffering agents and viscosity control agents. (Lesser the ingredients, better for skin)

It might not suit sensitive skin 

Overall rating 8/10

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Available in

India@ Amazon.in

United States @ Amazon.com

United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

Canada @ Amazon.ca

Pros:

Free from fragrance, parabens, Sulphates

Has gentle surfactants

Hydrating base made of glycerin and Caprylyl Glycol

Cons:

It might not suit super-sensitive skin 

Overall rating 8.5/10

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Normal to Dry Skin

Available in

India@ Amazon.in

United States @ Amazon.com

United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

Canada @ Amazon.ca

Pros:

Free from fragrance and sulphates.

Has gentle surfactants.

Hydrating base made of glycerin.

Has many skin identical ingredients that help in repairing skin barrier like Ceramides (1,3,6), Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, and hyaluronic acid

Cons:

Has parabens

Has more than 20 ingredients including many buffering agents and viscosity control agents. (Lesser the ingredients, better for skin)

It might not suit super-sensitive skin 

Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Facial Wash 

Available in

India@ Amazon.in

United States @ Amazon.com

United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

Canada @ Amazon.ca

Pros:

Free from fragrance, parabens, Sulphates

Has gentle surfactants

Hydrating base made of Pantalactone and propylene glycol

Panthenol is soothing ingredients

Tcopherol or Vitamin E has anti-oxidant action

Affordable

Cons:

It might not suit super-sensitive skin 

Overall rating 9/10

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Face Wash

Available in

India@ Amazon.in

United States @ Amazon.com

United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

Canada @ Amazon.ca

Pros:

Free from fragrance, parabens, Sulphates

Has gentle surfactants

Hydrating base made of Eau thermal water and glycerine

Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory and skin lightening action

Panthenol is soothing ingredients

Tcopherol or Vitamin E in this face has anti-oxidant and skin repairing action

Cons:

It might not suit super-sensitive skin 

Overall rating 9/10

Homemade cleanser for dry skin

If you love making your own skin care products then you can try this home-made cleasner for dry skin. It hydrates the dry skin with help of oats and milk powder. Rejuvenates your skin with turmeric and milk. Lightens your skin with lemon (omit in sensitive skin). It can be made in just 5 minutes and stored without refrigeration for a month.

For recipe click, Homemade face wash for dry skin

Overall rating 9.5/10