Skin types — face wash guides

Face wash guides by skin type — oily, dry, combination, sensitive and acne-prone. What each type actually needs from a cleanser, and what makes it worse.

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Face Wash for Combination Skin: One Cleanser or Two?

An oily T-zone and dry cheeks pull in opposite directions. How to choose a single face wash that suits both — and when two is genuinely worth it.

Skin types 7 min read

Face Wash for Acne-Prone Skin: What It Can and Cannot Do

A cleanser is on your skin for under a minute. Here is the realistic role it plays in treating acne — and where the actual work happens.

Skin types 8 min read

Face Wash for Sensitive Skin: How to Stop the Stinging

Sensitive skin reacts to what is in the cleanser and to how often it is used. A short list of what to avoid, and how to rebuild tolerance.

Skin types 8 min read

Best Face Wash for Dry Skin: Cleansing Without Stripping

Dry skin loses more from the wrong face wash than it gains from any moisturiser. What to use, what to skip, and how to tell the difference.

Skin types 7 min read

Best Face Wash for Oily Skin: What Actually Controls Shine

Oily skin does not need the harshest face wash on the shelf. Here is what controls oil without triggering the rebound that makes it worse.

Skin types 7 min read

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