Top 5 Faces Wash For Dry Skin

Age does not always do justice, especially when you consider the toll it takes on your skin and hair. Reaching almost 40 now, I am realizing this more and more. My dry skin has always been a problem and working as a PT teacher in Indore for hours outdoors, accelerated the dehydration and patchiness that is inevitable for dry skin.

As a result, I am always looking for hyaluronic acid facewash or at least products which are known to hydrate and moisturize the skin while cleansing.

The primary problems I witness is extreme dryness with flaky skin occasionally which often gets rather painful. So, I am always looking for extremely gentle formula that will not aggravate the problems further and are enriched with ingredients that will heal my skin eventually.

You would be surprised how difficult it can get to meet these basic criteria with most facewash available in India. Nevertheless, after trying and testing what feels like endless number of products, I narrowed down on the five that are listed below.

I am partial towards these primarily because they are mild enough and suitable for my skin condition and age, throughout the year.

Hada Secrets Japan Peru Avocado face wash

This is a very new entrant in India but became my favourite in the very first week of usage. I purchased it from Nykaa and it was delivered on the 3rd day. Hada Secrets is one of the leading skincare brands from Japan, that uses the most unique and effective ingredients and traditional Japanese formula to make their products and as a result you get the best Japanese face wash available in India.

· The tube is transparent, and one can clearly see that they have added no artificial colour and that’s my most favoured point for this product. Artificial colours, even if they are food grade or whatever — can be quite irritating for the skin. This is a factor we almost overlook, but it is the most important reason to chose — especially when you need mild cleansers.

· Hada Secrets Japan moisturizing cleanser contains the goodness of avocado which contains useful vitamins like E, C, B2, B3, B5 which repairs dead skin cells and build new skin cells.

· The sodium hyaluronate (better form of Hyaluronic Acid) inside the face wash act as a mild moisture retainer and hydration agent. The skin feels soft, supple and hydrated.

· The Aloe Vera provides deep nourishment and moisturizing to your skin leaving it soft and glowing.

· The brand uses coconut-based cleansers instead of harsh sulphate-based soaps.

· Amount and number of preservatives used is also very low.

· This face wash comes at a price of INR345 and a travel-friendly quality packaging. You can reach out to Hada secrets through Amazon or their official website

As a PT teacher, I have to stand outside in the sun for few hours everyday. I definitely need something that is mild, as I use a facewash at least two or three times a day.

This Avocado face wash is gentle on your skin and can be effective on any skin type. It is very effective on dry skin for its hydrating and moisturizing properties. Even those who have different skin type can use this face wash in their daily skincare routine. This is my first choice as the formulation is natural and very gentle.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Cetaphil is one of the best dermatologically tested brand available in India. A medicinal brand, it had been my go-to face wash for a while, especially if I had sun-burns.

• Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser is specifically formulated for dry and wrinkled skins. The cleanser comes in an odourless creamy consistency and can be wiped after gentle cleansing.
• It is proven effective for five signs of skin sensitivities like irritation, roughness, dryness, tightness and weak skin barriers.
• Also, this cleanser is a hypoallergenic formula. So, it is safe on any skin type.
• The Micellar property cleanses dirt and oil and makeup effectively without causing any damage or irritation to your skin.
• Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser cost INR 453. This is quite reasonably priced and affordable for any age group.

This gentle cleanser can be ineffective on oily skin. But other than that, this cleanser is the perfect solution for your rough patchy skin. I am only sometimes scared to use too much medical / derma brands, as they are all chemical based.

Forest Essential Mashobra honey, lemon and rosewater face wash

Forest essential is one of the most well-known brands when it comes to treating Indian skins, so I turned to them for a solution for my skin type and was not disappointed. Filled with the best natural ingredients this brand is worth trying out for once.

• Honey is one of the star ingredients in this face wash, which helps in keeping our skin moisturized. Also, it is a source of natural antioxidant which provides a protective barrier against the harmful ray of the sun.
• This Ayurvedic formula also consists of Kerala limes which are rich in vitamin C acts as a cooling agent for our skin
• The distilled pure rose water acts as a natural toner and provides hydration to our skin
• The only setback of this product is the big price tag which is INR 1,395. If you can afford this amount give this cleanser a try.

This facial cleanser is specifically designed to treat normal to dry skin. The goodness of all the natural ingredients like honey and lemon provides nourishment and deep cleaning, leaving your skin glowing and fresh. I have used this many times, but later gave up, as I felt it kind of makes my skin a little dry.

St Botanica berry revitalizing face wash

Filled with the goodness of berry and sources of natural vitamin this face wash is also an effective moisturizing cleanser for your skin.

• Infused with three different kinds of berries, the formula is rich in antioxidants that make your skin feel soft and smooth after every wash. Also, the strawberry extract acts as a natural exfoliates for your skin removing the dry dead cell and making your skin glowing.
• The glycerin inside the products makes sure your skin remains moisturized and feels soft.
• Provitamin B5 in the formula ensures that the moisture remains lock inside your skin. Keeping your face hydrated and lively for long hours.
• This face wash is easily available in India and comes in a reasonable price tag of INR 445.

One main drawback of this product is its packaging. The bottle is easily likeable not at all travel friendly. Availability is also sometimes a challenge for this product

Nivea milk delight moisturizing honey face wash

The foundation of Nivea goes long back and the brand is still going high for their quality products.

• Nivea milk face wash is specifically designed for dry skin. The main key ingredients inside the product are proven to be effective for nourishing rough skin.
• The two main ingredient honey and milk provide deep nourishment leaving your skin soft and clean.
• The formula is also very fragrant and two little drops of the liquid are enough to cleanse for one time.
• This face wash comes with some other chemical ingredient that can be hazardous to your skin. But other than that it is a good hydrating cleanser which also comes in a small price tag of INR 165.

The bottle design is surely eye-catchy and also safe for travelling.

This is the list of some of the best mild and moisturizing facewashes that I have used myself. Cleaning is the first step that comes in any skincare regime and choosing a suitable cleanser is the first step towards a healthy skin.

While all these face washes are superior in quality, the Hada Secrets Japan facewash stands out for my skin, thanks to the mild and gentle formulation that is absolutely low on chemicals and preservatives. And its also pretty pocket friendly for the quality ingredients it has.