It’s not everyday that it dawns on you that you require a ‘special kind’ of cleaners when you have added retin-A l in your skincare routine but if you are, chances are that you have already cracked this code.
Yes, retin-A brings with itself a huge amount of skin benefits and is one of our holy grails in the skincare world but it also makes your skin vulnerable which means you have to be quite careful about what else goes into your skincare routine. The same goes for all the people out there using retinol, be careful about which other products compliment your routine with.
Whether it’s retin-A or retinol that is your one stop shop for a glowy skin, you need to make sure you pick the gentlest and yet the best cleansers for the retin-A or retinol to work it’s magic. Although retin-A and retinol can make your skin quite vulnerable at times, no one can deny their anti-acne properties and the glow they can infuse your skin with. So then the only sensible thing to do is pick out the best skincare products to go with it and continue your journey to healthy and glowing skin.
Today, however, we specifically talk about the best cleansers to pocket while using retin-A because cleansers are where the skincare journey starts from. There is no reaching the destination if you don’t choose the right starting point!
So up next, our top picks of the most effective cleansers to compliment your daily dose of retin-A or retinol.
La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Face Wash Cleanser.
Let’s face it, we all are looking for reliable, everyday cleansers that can work in perfect tandem with our Retin-A treatment and also clean our pores from the inside. This particular cleanser is designed to achieve exactly that – cleaning the pores and skin from inside out without any irritants or harsh chemicals that will strip your skin of its natural moisture.
It’s basically a soap-free gel that includes glycerin, niacinamide and water to hydrate your skin and balance it out evenly.
If you are wondering whether this cleanser will work for your particular skin type – good news, this cleanser works for all skin types seamlessly and supports you on your anti-acne journey. So simply add to cart, buy and enjoy.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
Because Retin-A often causes severe dryness and general skin irritation, there’s no better time to add a hydrating cleanser to your skincare routine which adds the perfect amount of hydration to your skin.
Free of fragrance, irritants and infused with barrier-restoring ceramides, this creamy-textured cleanser is perfect to add moisture to retin-A treated skin. In addition to beautifully cleaning the skin, this super gentle formula contains hyaluronic acid which leaves your skin soft.
You would be happy to know that this too, is easy on the pocket and offers the perfect amount of value for money. It can also be used on a daily basis without any fear of drying out your skin.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Lotion
Neutrogena needs no introduction in the world of skincare – super effective skin products have made this brand a household name. Known for effective formula and natural ingredients, Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Lotion is like a breath of fresh air when added to your skincare routine with Retin-A.
There are two versions of this product, the gel-based formula and the lotion based one. If your skin isn’t super dry you can pick the gel-based one, otherwise, the lotion is a safer bet. It has a slight fragrance to it but it is still quite gentle.
Avene Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion
You must have noticed too many lotion-based cleansers in this piece and now hopefully, you must understand why. Lotion based cleansers are perfect and quite gentle for Retin-A exposed skin.
This one cleanser, Avene Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion is quite true to its name – it loads your skin with moisture while thoroughly cleansing it during the process. To keep your skin calm and reduce any hyperpigmentation, the formula is lotion based and is formulated without soap or any fragrance.
If Retin-A or retinol is leading to rosacea, purging or any other skin condition, this cleanser is perfect for you. This is one of the most gentle cleansers on the market and formulated especially for sensitive skin.
The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
One downside to using Retin-A or retinol is the inability to do makeup properly – it’s hard to put on foundation on dry and flaky skin. The best way to remove make-up while on retinol is to double cleanse your skin.
Double cleansing requires cleansers to be in oil or balm form which is where the Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm steps in – its formulated using oat kernel oil and oatmeal to dissolve your makeup seamlessly and still leave your skin moisturized. It is one of the safest cleansing balms you can use with retinol
How Did We Pick the Best Cleansers To Use With Retin-A?
This would come as no surprise to you now that our list of the best cleansers to use with Retin-A have been hand-picked based on a small, exhaustible list of factors that are critically important.
- Free of common irritants like SLS, soap and fragrance
- Form
- No removal of excess oil or exfoliating properties
- Gentle on the skin
- High quality with proven results
Our list of the best cleansers to use with Retin-A have all the qualities mentioned above and naturally, were easy picks for our list!