Cream Cleansers
Gently clean your face with a cream cleanser
If you’re looking for a gentle, non-foaming yet deep-clean feel for the skin on your face, it might be time to consider a cream cleanser. At Healthylife, we stock a range of cream cleansers from top brands including, Antipodes, Trilogy, Natio, Olay and The Herb Farm.
What is a cream cleanser?
A cream facial cleanser is a cleanser that has a creamy texture. It’s typically formulated with moisturising ingredients and is designed to cleanse your face gently without stripping it of its natural oils.
Cream cleansers work by emulsifying dirt and makeup, allowing them to be easily wiped or rinsed away. They may also be a great choice for people with dry, sensitive, or mature skin. Unlike foaming cleansers, which can leave some people’s skin feeling tight or dry, cream cleansers are usually more hydrating and soothing.
How do you use a cream cleanser?
Cream facial cleansers are easy to use and can be a soothing part of a daily skincare routine.
Starting with clean hands, you can apply most cream cleansers on dry or damp skin. Applying to dry skin can be especially effective when removing makeup, whereas applying to damp skin can help the cream cleanser spread more easily.
Using circular motions, gently massage the cream cleanser into your skin for about 30 seconds, focusing on areas with congestion, excess oil or makeup.
Rinse off the cream cleanser with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel. Follow it up with a toner, serum and a moisturiser.
If you’re using a cream cleanser to remove makeup, you might want to consider doing a double cleanse. A double-cleanse is when you wash your face twice, with the first wash focusing on removing makeup, while the second cleanse washes any remaining oil and dirt off your skin.
What type of skin is a cream cleanser best suited to?
Cream cleansers may work for most skin types. They are often effective on dry and sensitive skin as they are typically formulated with more soothing and hydrating ingredients.
What are the benefits of using a cream cleanser?
Cream cleansers may offer several benefits, particularly for people with dry or sensitive skin.
Many cream facial cleansers contain ingredients like glycerin, oils or shea butter. These may help hydrate and nourish the skin when cleansing and protect your skin’s natural barrier.
Cream cleansers typically offer a gentler cleanse than a foaming or soap-based cleanser, which may leave skin feeling tight.
Cream cleansers may also suit dehydrated or sensitive skin as they don’t strip the skin of natural oils, preventing further dehydration or irritation. This may also make cream cleansers an ideal choice in dry or cold climates because they help your skin retain its natural oils, which may prevent it from becoming too dry or flaky in harsher conditions.
Cream cleansers can also be a great way to soothe your skin if you’ve recently exfoliated or used more intense skincare treatments, like face masks.
Browse Healthylife’s range of cream cleansers and prioritise your skin health.