Facial Cleansing Gel

If you clicked on this article hoping to choose a quality cleansing gel for washing, then you did exactly the right thing. Below is a list of Healthy-Food’s top picks and some useful information about facial cleansing.

What is face gel for?

Washing gel is a transparent foaming liquid, which is considered to be the main means for cleansing problematic and oily skin.

Indeed, the gel perfectly copes with excess sebum, and its foaming base is often supplemented with minerals, exfoliating acids, and additional caring components.

However, the cosmetic industry does not stand still, and today in the category of “washing gel” you can easily find products for different skin types, with different features.

The cleansing gel has a foaming base.

Review of the best washing gels

The editors of Healthy-Food have compiled their list of proven face wash gels.

Cleansing foaming gel for oily and sensitive skin Effaclar, La Roche-Posay

Delicate and at the same time high-quality cleansing is complemented by a refreshing effect – what oily problem skin needs.


Cleansing gel care for washing Toleriane, La Roche-Posay

Gel with soothing, softening components (panthenol, niacinamide, ceramide), which restore the protective barrier of the epidermis, is addressed to sensitive skin. And, judging by the reviews, it does its job perfectly.

Cleansing gel for washing Normaderm Phytosolution, Vichy

where to find?

The special formula of the gel, combining exfoliating and sebum-regulating components with the Bifidus probiotic, helps oily sensitive skin to get rid of impurities and excess sebum, acts delicately, but effectively.

Cleansing facial gel for dry and sensitive skin “Absolute tenderness”, L’Oréal Paris

where to find?

Anyone who has tried washing with this gel will confirm that it perfectly cleanses the skin and at the same time treats it very gently. Rose and jasmine extracts are responsible for softness and “absolute tenderness”.

Micellar cleansing gel for face, eyes and lips, Garnier

where to find?

As you know, micelles are distinguished by their ability to capture and remove fat-soluble impurities from the skin, which include makeup. So this gel alone is enough for make-up removal and for washing. Conveniently? Undoubtedly. Especially when you consider that it also soothes the skin.

Ultra-cleansing face gel with brush “Clean skin. Active” for oily skin, Garnier

where to find?

Powerful anti-pimple formula with salicylic acid, zinc and refreshing menthol is complemented by a soft-bristled brush built into the tube to uncompromisingly fight pimples, blackheads and excess sebum.

Purifying refreshing gel Pureté Thermale, Vichy

where to find?

The manufacturer made sure that the gel easily coped with the main pollution, including urban dust and excess sebum. And most importantly, it softened the effect of tap water.

Intensively cleansing gel for normal to oily skin of the face and body, Cerave

where to find?

Removes impurities, makeup, excess sebum without disturbing the skin’s protective barrier. Refreshes and soothes. Without fragrances.

How to choose the right cleansing gel?

Choosing the right product is not difficult, because no one knows your skin better than you. Two main criteria:

  1. skin type;

  2. subjective experience of use, which may vary, for example, depending on the time of year and other factors.

When in doubt, opt for softer formulas. Perhaps this test will help you choose the perfect cleanser at the moment.

How to properly cleanse your skin

And what’s so difficult, you ask? Indeed, washing is not the most tricky thing. But competent care begins with competent cleansing.

Fundamental rules

  • First of all, this should be done twice a day.

  • In the morning, it is necessary to wash off the sebum, which is actively produced during the hours of night rest.

  • Even if you didn’t leave the house and didn’t put on makeup, dust still settles on your skin during the day, so you can’t do without cleansing in the evening. You will not apply night care products on top of pollution.

  • Wash your face with water at a comfortable, warm temperature: too cool causes vasoconstriction, hot can break the lipid barrier of the skin.

  • After cleansing, use a toner to restore pH.

  • Most gels are not intended for eye make-up removal – you must first use a special tool.

Step by step guide

  1. Remove makeup with micellar water or hydrophilic oil.

  2. Rinse your face.

  3. Wet hands, squeeze a small amount of gel into palm and lather.

  4. Apply the gel in a circular motion on the forehead, cheeks and chin, avoiding the eye contour.

  5. Wash off with plenty of water.

  6. Pat your face dry with a towel or disposable tissue.

  7. Immediately wipe your face with a tonic or lotion according to your skin type. Or apply toner.

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