Skin is the largest organ of a human body and more often than not suffers the most on daily basis due to pollution, dry air of air conditions or heaters, harmful UV rays, etc. Hence, it is pertinent for everyone to build and maintain a skincare regime for a healthier skin. While there are many steps to a skincare routine, cleansing is the first and the most important step that one should know how to get it right. To help you with the same, here we have discussed which type of facewash will work best for three most common and basic skin types – oily skin, dry skin and combination.
How to Pick Face Wash Based on Your Skin Type
With innumerable number of face washes and cleaners available in the market, choosing one that suits your requirements the best can be a bit overwhelming for many. After all a wrong pick will not only waste your money but can also lead to many skin problems. As no one-size-fits-all, no one face wash or cleanser can work best for all skin types. Read on to know how you can make the right pick for your skin type.
- Oily Skin
What’s an oily skin?
Oily skin is the most common type of skin in India. You have oily skin when the oil glands under your skin produces sebum in excess, which leads to larger pores and oily and sticky skin surface. Such skin type is also more prone to breakouts and acne.
Which face wash to pick?
People with oily skin type should ideally go for mild and gel-based cleansers. Face washes consisting of Tea Tree Oil, Clay, Aloe Vera, Niacinamide and/or BHAs work best as they help in unclogging the pores and preventing acne.
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- Dry Skin
What’s a dry skin?
You have a dry skin when the oil glands under your skin do not produce enough sebum to keep your skin moisturised and hydrated. Such skin type tends to have rough and flaky texture. It is more prone to wrinkles, rashes, irritation and cracks.
Which face wash to pick?
People with dry skin type should go for deeply moisturising and hydrating cleansing formulas. Mild cleansers with hydrating and moisturising ingredients like Aloe Vera, Vitamins E, Honey, Milk, etc. as they gently cleanse the skin while lending it with enough moisture.
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- Combination Skin
What’s a combination skin?
Combination skin can be oily in some areas, usually the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), and dry in other areas. Maintaining combination skin is more difficult as its condition may change between seasons.
Which face wash to pick?
People with combination skin type can choose both creamy and foaming gel-based formulas. Ideally, they should choose face washes that are mild, hypoallergenic and do not contain harsh chemicals that irritate their skin like parabens, sulphates, artificial fragrances, etc.
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