The Exact Right Face Wash for Your Skin Type
In a perfect world, you wouldn’t need to worry about which type of face wash to use. In this grooming Utopia, you would wash with water and have perfectly clear skin. However, the cold truth is that we're constantly exposed to harsh elements that can jack up our skin. What's more, is that nobody's skin is quite the same, we've all got a different type. The key to finding that one face wash that will work for you is to understand exactly what kind of skin you're working. So here, we've broken down five different skin types, and what you should look for if any of them sound familiar.
"Normal" Skin:Everything is pretty consistent—never too dry, never too oily, and you rarely have to deal with breakouts or rashes. Lucky you.
Your Face Wash: Baxter of California Daily Face Wash
The coconut-derived cleanser removes excess oil and dirt without stripping away vital moisture, super lightweight formula fragrance free that will leave you skin feeling as if you only splashed water across your face.
$17, available at baxtercalifornia.com
Oily Skin:Your skin generally produces more oil than necessary, which leads to clogged pores and an overly-shine on your nose, forehead and cheeks.
Your Face Wash: Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser
Go with soap-free face wash when you have oily skin. Soap tends to dry out the skin, which will make it overcompensate for lack of natural oils. Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser will absorb excess oils without drying your skin out. Plus, it's packed with all the vitamins you need to keep your face fresh.
$28, available at boscia.com
Dry Skin:Your skin is often flaky, and can feel tight and dry, especially after being wiped.
Your Face Wash: Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
This dual-purpose 2-in-1 liquid cleanser contains aloe & sage leaf that effectively cleanses without stripping your skin. While it's gentle on the cleaning, it'll also help keep you moisturized, which is clutch for guys with dry skin.
$19, available at getjackblack.com
Combination Skin:You're a bit of a chameleon. You never know what mood your skin will be in. Some days it’s oily, other days it’s dry, and on good days it’s just right.
Your Face Wash: Malin +Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser
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This face wash works for all skin types, so rest easy. It’s a gel cleanser that will gently hydrate your skin and keep everything level, even on your most unpredictable days.
$32, available at malinandgoetz.com
Sensitive Skin:Your skin is like a ticking time bomb. It reacts harshly to pretty much everything, so you use caution whenever you get close to it.
Your Face Wash: Ernest Supplies Soap-Free Gel Face Wash
You need the big guns. This is all-natural, and will absorb 1,000 times its weight in moisture. Trust us, a few washes with this and you'll be looking better than you ever have (and full of Vitamin C).
$18.50, available at ernestsupplies.com
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