Gentle cleanser for acne prone skin

Why Harsh Ingredients Backfire

Soaps with sulfates, strong alcohols, or heavy fragrance are the usual suspects. They might leave you feeling 'squeaky clean' but that tight, dry feeling is your skin crying out for help. Your barrier is weakened, and irritants sneak in easier. If your cleanser stings or leaves you flaky, it’s too aggressive.

What Actually Works for Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin

Key Ingredients You Want

• Ceramides: Repair and strengthen your skin barrier.
• Niacinamide: Calms redness and helps control oil.
• Aloe Vera & Green Tea: Soothe irritation, reduce inflammation, and support healing.
• Mild Surfactants: Look for coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, or sodium cocoyl isethionate—these clean without stripping.

How To Use A Gentle Cleanser

Don’t scrub. Use lukewarm water, not hot. Massage the cleanser in with fingertips for 20–30 seconds. Rinse, pat dry, and immediately follow with a lightweight moisturizer. Twice a day is plenty—washing more can stress your skin.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Using physical scrubs or brushes—these can worsen inflammation.
• Applying cleanser to dry skin—always dampen first.
• Switching products too often—give your skin 2–3 weeks to adjust.
• Skipping moisturizer—acne-prone skin still needs hydration.

Choosing A Cleanser That Won't Let You Down

Texture Matters

Gel and cream cleansers are usually safest. Foaming formulas can be fine if they're sulfate-free and feel soft rather than bubbly. Try a patch test if you’re sensitive—apply behind your ear first for two days.

Price Isn’t Everything

You don’t need fancy packaging or a high price tag. Look at the ingredient list. If the first five items include gentle surfactants and botanical extracts, you’re on the right track.

Our Solution For Happy, Clear Skin

If you're tired of trial and error, Arish BIO-NATURAL offers gentle cleansers that actually work for acne prone skin. We blend botanical actives with non-stripping surfactants, and our AI Skin Analyser helps match you with the perfect formula. You can check it out at arishbionatural.com.