14 best sulfate free cleansers for all skin types
14 best sulfate free Cleansers
Cleansers play an essential role in your skincare routine. Using the right cleanser for your skin type makes a whole new difference in your skin.
I have oily skin with dry patches. Yes, it is possible to have oily and dry skin at the same time. So choosing the right product like cleansers for me is of most important part in my skincare routine.
I have tested so many cleansers in order to find the right cleanser for me.
Avoid foaming cleansers because they contain ingredients that strip out the skin from natural moisture. Also, avoid bar soaps because they cause that too.
So, what are the best cleansers to use?
A mild cleanser that doesn’t harsh the skin with ingredients like alcohol. And most important it should be sulfate-free.
There are various of sulfate-free cleansers that I love and are amazing on the skin. It doesn’t strip the face from its natural moisture. Most importantly, the cleansers are very gentle on the skin that you will notice a difference right away.
Don’t underestimate the power of cleansers on your skin. It is the first step of your skin care regimen.
After cleansing my face, I feel refreshed and ready for the day. There are cleansers that help you to reach this feeling of freshness.
I’ll talk about these cleansers in my blog post. And you can choose from a variety of cleansers. Who knew there are many sulfate-free cleansers in the market. I didn’t until I did a research about these products that I’ll break it out for you.
1. Elemis sensitive cleansing wash
This cleansing wash contains three key ingredients: thyme, chamomile, and lady’s mantle.
It’s refreshing to the skin. I love this facial wash because it doesn’t irritate my combination, sensitive skin. And the scent is divine. I love love this cleansing wash. It is so soothing to the skin because of its ingredients.
2. Garnier skin-active the gentle sulfate-free cleanser.
This sulfate-free cleanser is rich in glycerin. It claims that it removes makeup, impurities and excess oil. It is suitable for all skin types. The price is affordable.
What I like about this cleanser is it doesn’t irritate the skin and leaves the skin clean and subtle. It is a great product.
You will fall in love with this cleanser from the first usage. I highly recommend this product. You don’t need an expensive product to have a great skin.
3. First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser
The key ingredients are aloe, Allantoin, and glycerin. Excellent for rosacea. It calms and soothes the rosacea on my cheeks.
Gentle on the skin. I can’t praise this cleanser enough. One of my favorite cleansers hands down.
It is suitable for all skin types. Because it is sulfate free it leaves skin clean, subtle and soft with its creamy texture. The skin never feels dry after using it.
4. Red Earth Hydrate Refreshing Cleanser
Key ingredients Tasmanian sea kelp, shea butter, Avena sativa extract, cucumber extract, and ginkgo biloba leaf extract.
From these key ingredients, you will notice that these ingredients calm and hydrate the skin.
It has a creamy consistency. So it doesn’t foam up. On the other hand, the tube is not efficient for use because as a cleanser you want it in a more practical tube in order to dispense the product. You can say, it is like a toothpaste tube.
5. Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash
Vitamin C is known for brightening the skin. It claims that it remove hyperpigmentation.
It is suitable for Retin-A or Retinol users because their skin tends to be dry and patchy. So, what this cleanser does is, it is smooth and help with skin irritation.
Sensitive skin users will love this particular cleanser for its gentleness on the skin.
It has a citrusy scent to it which gives you feelings of freshness especially in the morning.
6. Avène Cleansing Foam
For oily skin types, this cleanser works great on them. Avène products are known for containing thermal spring water in most of their products. And this cleanser does contain thermal spring water.
This particular cleanser leaves the skin matte and soft. Another wonderful soap-free cleanser.
7. Brave Soldier Facial Cleanser
Key ingredients contain jojoba seed oil, wild eucalyptus leaf oil, arnica chamissonis flower extract, soy amino acids, beta-glucan, creatine, longleaf pine oil, and urea.
It can be used for face and body. It has great value so it is really affordable. You can use it in the shower. It is in Amazon’s choice.
The product bottle comes with a pump which makes usage very easy and simple.
8. bareMinerals Oil Obsessed Total Cleansing Oil
Key ingredients are Bilberry, Borage, Cucumber, Sunflower oils and mineral rich sea salts.
Of course, I won’t forget oil-based cleanser lovers. This cleansing oil is for all skin types even oily skin because it won’t grease the skin. It is perfect for mature skin too.
It definitely leaves the skin hydrated and smooth. I highly recommend it. If you have never used an oil-based cleanser, you are missing out.
9. Baxter of California Daily Face Wash
This face wash is made for men skin type. Also, for all skin types.
The consistency of this cleansers is gel-like. It comes in a squeezable blue bottle.
It is sulfate free and paraben free. Some say it is fragrance-free too.
It contains caffeine, aloe vera, and allantoin.
Caffeine is for energizing the skin. While aloe vera and allantoin is for hydrating and smoothing skin.
Perfect for grooming routine. It cleans facial hair. Refreshes the skin.
10. Minimo Genesis Sulfate-Free Skin Brightening Foaming Facial Cleanser Wash for Women Men Oily Skin
Key ingredients are Turmeric Root Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Witch Hazel, Whole Oat Protein.
This cleanser had a lot of good reviews. Mostly dark skin tone type. Oily skin as well.
Tumeric is known for antioxidant and antibacterial properties, which is ideal for acne prone skin.
11. Kylieskin FOAMING FACE WASH
This new skincare line product is sulfate free. The foaming of this cleanser is beyond luxurious.
Key ingredients: kiwi seed oil, vitamin C and vitamin E. Glycerin for moisturizing the skin.
It is lightly fragranced.
It got high rated reviews and is out of stock most of the time.
12. non-negotiables by skinn sulfate free cleanser
Suitable for premature aging skin. Lightweight and mild with botanical oils.
There are two types of cleansers. The am cleanser and the pm cleanser.
The am cleanser is for morning use. Its consistency is gel-like. One of the key ingredients is grapefruit. The other key ingredients are gentle fruit acids and tea tree oil.
The pm cleanser contains olives, orange oil and avocado. It has probiotics and enzymes.
13. Kiehl’s midnight recovery botanical cleansing oil
This oil cleanser is lightweight that cleanse impurities and makeup. Key ingredients are lavender essential oil and essential oil blend to brighten the skin. And for radiance and glowy skin, evening primrose oil is used.
It is suitable for normal to dry skin. It is idealistic for double cleanse at night when you want to remove your makeup and then follow up with another gel-like or creamy cleanser.
It is non-comedogenic which means it won’t clog pores. It turns to milky consistency when it emulsifies with water.
14. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Face Wash Cleanser
Suitable for normal to dry sensitive skin. Its consistency is creamy and it is affordable.
Key ingredients are probiotic thermal water, Ceramide-3, Niacinamide & Glycerin.
It removes makeup and impurities. Very gentle on the skin.
It is recommended by dermatologist worldwide.
Knowing your skin type helps you narrow down your selections for the best face cleanser that suits your needs.
Just keep in mind to choose sulfate free, Soap free, Fragrance free, Non comedogenic, Allergy tested, Paraben free cleansers.