The range and variety of natural face washes available in the market may sometimes make it overwhelming to pick one. Here is a list of the best face washes for women and girls, that are available in India, to help you make your choice easily.
Tea tree face wash by Nyassa
Ingredients
- Tea tree oil
- Green tea extract
Price
- INR 400
Pros
- Green tea leaves the skin feeling extremely fresh and healthy.
- Helps control excess sebum production, thus working for those with oily skin.
- Tea tree has healing properties that help lighten blemishes left behind by acne.
Cons
- May not suit people with extremely dry skin as tea tree oil may dry the skin out further.
Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem by Forrest Essentials
Ingredients
- Kashmiri Saffron
- Neem
- Anantmool
Price
- INR 1175
Pros
- Neem extract’s antibacterial and antiseptic properties purify the skin.
- Kashmiri Saffron provides a natural glow to the skin
- It contains ingredients that help fight the signs of ageing like wrinkles.
Bio Honey Gel Refreshing Face Foam by Biotique
Ingredients
- Honey
- Wild turmeric
- Extracts of the bark of Arjun tree
Price
- INR 150
Pros
- Dissolves and removes makeup residue.
- It gives the skin a natural glow.
- Hydrates the skin from within.
Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser by Kama Ayurveda
Ingredients
- Jasmine essential oil
- Jojoba oil
- Cumin
- Vetiver root
Price
- INR 750
Pros
- Contains antibacterial agents that prevent breakouts.
- Rejuvenates skin, making it soft and supple
- Gives the skin necessary nutrients in the form of Vitamins.
Activated Charcoal Deep Pore Detox Face Wash by Aloe Veda
Ingredients
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Activated charcoal
- Lemon peel oil
Price
- INR 210
Pros
- Repairs damaged skin cells.
- Rejuvenates your skin from within.
- Deep cleanses gunk and dirt from the pores.
Cons
- Charcoal may dry your skin out further if your skin is extremely dry to begin with.
Green Tea Pore Cleansing Face Wash by Plum
Ingredients
- Green tea
- Glycolic acid
Price
- INR 345
Pros
- Works as a mild cleanser and scrub.
- Antioxidant properties prevent the formation of acne on the skin.
- One of the best faces washes for women
Cons
- Not very ideal for those with dry skin.
Neem and Tea tree Face Wash by Aroma Magic
Ingredients
- Neem
- Rose petal extracts
- tea tree oil
Price
- INR 145
Pros
- Acts as a soothing agent which calms the skin.
- Prevents the formation of acne by cleaning out congested pores.
- Makes skin visibly smooth and soft.
Cons
- Not preferred for those with dry skin.
Read more about the benefits of Neem for the skin.
Deep facial cleanser by Omved
Ingredients
- Bergamot
- Manjitsha
Price
- INR 890
Pros
- Cleanses the skin of dirt, makeup, and other pollutants.
- Improves blood circulation to the face and rejuvenates the skin.
- Helps fade scars that are left behind by acne breakouts.
Tea tree face wash by The Body Shop
Ingredients
- Tea tree oil
- natural enzymes
Price
- INR 1000
Pros
- Tea tree oil helps clean the clogged pores.
- Cures and treats acne breakouts.
- Gives the skin a refreshing and soothing feeling.
- Improves the texture of the skin.
What is the Need of a Face Wash?
1. Removes unwanted build-up
The most common benefit of cleansing your face using a face-wash is the removal of any unwanted debris such as dirt, pollutants, bacteria and excess oil. Removal of these impurities gives the skin a healthy and fresh appearance.
2. Hydrates the skin
Using a face wash on a regular basis helps balance the pH levels of the skin by making sure that a proper level of hydration is maintained in the skin. If the skin is dehydrated, it can look wrinkled and dull. Thus, water retention is important.
3. Deep-cleanses the pores
The tiny pores of the skin get blocked easily by dirt or sebum accumulation. It can also get blocked due to dead skin cells. Thus, using a face wash will eliminate the entire gunk from the pores, helping your skin breathe.
4. Radiant skin
Skin can look lifeless if not taken care of properly. Washing your face is thus the first step towards the radiant and glowy skin. It also helps correct the uneven texture of the skin, making the skin soft, supple and healthy.
How does a Face Wash Work?
Natural face washes are generally soap-free. This means that it is extremely mild on the skin and does not use lathering agents as in the case of artificial cleansers. Thus, during the cleansing process using a face wash, the dirt, pollutants and excess sebum are removed without actually disturbing the natural skin’s moisture barrier. There are broadly two kinds of face washes.
1. Surfactant-based
Surfactants are a particular kind of compounds mainly used to reduce surface tension between two liquids. Mild surfactant-based face washes can clearly distinguish between good lipids and bad lipids and remove all the bad lipids from the skin’s surface.
2. Solvent-based
Solvent-based cleansers help dissolve excess oil that is secreted by the sebaceous glands without harming the natural lipids that are present in the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
However, it is extremely important to make sure that you are not washing your skin with a face wash too often throughout the day. Washing it too often will lead to over-secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands to compensate for the lack of it. This, in turn, will make your skin oily.
How to Choose Right Face wash?
Choosing the right face wash is an important step as it can either improve your skin’s quality or degrade it rapidly.
Step 1
The first step towards choosing the right cleanser is to find out what skin type you belong to. If you generally have dry skin, stay away from cleansers that use ingredients such as tea tree oil as it will further dry your skin out. On the other hand, if you belong to the oily skin category, stay away from extremely rich cleansers as they are bound to break you out.
Step 2
Sulphates and parabens are a strict no-no. These chemicals that are used in many commercially available face washes will, in the long run, damage your skin. Thus, it is generally advised to stay away from face washes that have those ingredients.
Step 3
Monitor your skin regularly to see if the face wash is improving the quality and texture of your skin. If you find the product breaking you out, discontinue it immediately.
Conclusion
Thus, by choosing the right face wash for your skin, you’re not only keeping your face clean but are also ensuring that the skin gets all the nutrients and nourishment that it needs and prevent any issues such as breakouts and pigmentation.
Also read:Â Top 10 Best Herbal Face Wash of 2018.
