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Being a sufferer of cystic acne, I know how tough it is to find the right product that suits my skin. My sensitive skin has gone through so much. After trying umpteen products, I decided to invest in Cetaphil’s Gentle skin cleanser.
The Cetaphil Skin Cleanser has been vouched by many social media influencers so I wanted to check if it really worked or was it all just a media hype.
in this post, I will be covering everything about Cetaphil’s Gentle skin cleanser and my experience with it.
Table of Contents
Cetaphil Skin Cleanser Product Description
- Hydrates your skin without stripping off natural oils
- Dermatologist recommended
- Soap and fragrance-free
- Clinically tested and proven for irritation
- Can be used with or without water
- Defends 5 types of sensitivities
- Suitable for all skin types including infants, those suffering from psoriasis, eczema, rosacea
- Won’t sting your eyes
- Can remove light makeup without clogging pores
Quantities Available
125ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1000ml
Bonus Cetaphil Hack at the end! Keep Reading!
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser Review
This is not a sponsored post and the review is my own experience
Overview Of My Skin
Being a sufferer of hormonal acne from my early teens, my skin texture has changed a lot and is still changing. I have a combination skin with mild to severe acne flare-ups every now and then. Due to this, my skin almost always looks red due to inflamed acne.
Depending on the weather condition, my skin changes its texture. Sometimes, my skin is oily and sometimes, I see dry patches on my cheeks even after applying heavy moisturizers. Makeup products only make it worse.
Hence, I avoid using any product on my skin and try to stick with natural home made DIY skincare products.
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How to Use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser?
- This cleanser can be used morning and night as it can gently cleanse your skin without clogging pores
- If you are using heavy makeup, make sure to remove it using a makeup remover and then cleanse using the Cetaphil gentle cleanser
Ingredients
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Ingredients Explained
1. Cetyl alcohol
- Comedogenic rating: 2/5 meaning it will not clog pores
- Uses: It is a non-drying type of alcohol that helps in thickening the product
- Origin: Can be made of either animal or plant.
- Toxicity: Safe to use in cosmetic products
2. Propylene Glycol
- Comedogenic rating: 0/5 meaning it will not clog pores
- Uses: It is a solvent and a humectant. It can increase moisture retention in the skin
- Origin: Can be derived from petroleum, natural gases, or vegetable sources
- Toxicity: Safe to use in cosmetic products
3. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Comedogenic rating: 0/5 meaning it will not clog pores
- Uses: Cleansing agent which produces lather. Can be an irritant to the skin but if mixed with other mild ingredients its irritant property reduces
- Origin: Can be derived from petroleum, or from coconut or palm oil
- Toxicity: highly debated chemical. SLS is an irritant but not a cancer-causing agent according to EWG.
4. Stearyl Alcohol
- Comedogenic rating: 2/5 meaning it will not clog pores
- Uses: It is a natural fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient to soften skin and helps to combine water and oil giving the product a smooth consistency
- Origin: Can be derived from coconut and palm kernel oil
- Toxicity: Minimal eye irritant. Safe to use in cosmetic products.
5. Methyl/Butyl/Propyl Paraben
- Comedogenic rating: 0/5 meaning it will not clog pores
- Uses: Used as a preservative to prolong shelf life and prevent fungus growth
- Origin: Occurs naturally in fruits particularly blueberries
- Toxicity: Highly debated chemical. The EWG lists methylparaben‘s toxicity at 0 percent whilst safecosmetics.org lists it as not safe. It can cause skin cancer if it is accumulated in large amounts which happens over a period of time.
Know the top 5 toxic chemicals that you need to avoid in your skincare below!
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Texture
It has a creamy and translucent texture. Doesn’t foam when mixed with water.
Fragrance
Fragrance-free. I personally didn’t like the chemical smell
My Experience
- My dry skin feels super hydrated and soft after cleansing
- My acne didn’t feel irritated or inflamed like it does with other cleansers I have used
- Since it doesn’t foam at all, make sure to remove heavy makeup using a makeup cleanser before cleansing your skin with Cetaphil Gentle skin cleanser
- It did a good job in removing light makeup. Check the video below to see the proof!
- The face wash is slightly acidic in nature (ph 6.3-6.8), which is well suited for the skin (ph 4.7)
- It didn’t really help in getting rid of my acne which is obvious because the ingredients are gentle and don’t have acne clearing ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. For curing acne, the root cause must be first addressed. Acne may be caused due to hormones and lifestyle too! This cleanser cannot help combat that!
Cetaphil Rice Flour DIY Scrub for Acne
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Rice flour
- few drops Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- few drops water
Instructions
- If you don't have rice flour, you can grind rice to make a coarse powder
- Mix Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser along with Rice powder
- Add a little bit of water to make a thick paste
- Your scrub is ready. Exfoliate your washed face with this scrub and get rid of dead skin cells
Benefits of this Scrub
- It helps with my acne and also lightens my scars
- Gentle on sensitive skin and removes dead skin at the same time
- Makes my skin super soft and reduces redness
- I use this once a week and my acne scars have reduced
Before and After
My Final Verdict
I am really satisfied with the facial cleanser and I will definitely buy it the next time!
How has your experience with Cetaphil Skin Cleanser been? Comment your experience below!
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I have not tried this but after reading your reviews i will definitely buy it as i have the same skin problems as you
I have been using cetaphil and I love it too its helped me a lot
I was so consistent with this one during my college days. I still love using it. This is such a savior.
I have not tried this but after reading your reviews i will definitely buy it as i have the same skin problems as you
I have myself used Cetaphil cleanser and I love it
Wow. The article is really helpful. I have never used the product citaphil, after reading the details and reviews you have shared about it, the product seems really promising. Thank you for sharing.
I have been using cetaphil since donkey’s years.. I absolutely love the product.. infact i carry it with me whenever I’m travelling..
Thnx for this detailed information about this Citaphil face cleanser. Really needed suggestions for acne prone skin. ❤️
I have not tried this but after reading this I think I can try this
The product seems good as many has given good reviews.
My sister uses cetaphi cleanser as she has acne prone skin and it really works so well for her..she has been using the product since three months and the result is amazing….the DIY is so easy to make ..I am surely going to suggest the DIY to mh sister
I am constantly seeing this product gaining popularity in past few months. I definitely agree and recommend this product to everyone
I love cetaphil I used this brand and feel in love with it ,I love it’s moisturizer now I’m gonna try it’s cleanser, Reading your content now wanna try it as soon as possible
I have seen so many influencers trying this one out and it indeed, no doubt looks so promising! I am surely gonna try the brand out for the products as they looks so good and more into my zone after reading your thoughts on it.
I too have a dry and sensitive skin, so since long time I swear by this product, glad you made a blog on it
Thanks for sharing this.
I love cetaphil and have used .I’m sure many might have. Glad you’re promoting it
Heard alot about this cetaphil but haven’t tried it yet will definitely give it a shot ❤️
Heard a lot about cetaphil but haven’t tried it yet will definitely give it a shot soon ❤️
The article is insightful. I have used the product Cetaphil, by my experience I can say the product is really promising. Thank you for sharing:)
I love this brand, this is my go-to product. Thank you for talking about this !
Going through your review I can safely say that I have the same skin conditions as yours. I haven’t given cetaphil a try but I would love to give your DIY scrub a try
Well written and quite easy read as well as informative. I like the product already & big fan of this product.
I love Cetaphil cleanser its very gentle to the skin.. i love to use it in the morning as it is very gentle it doesn’t dry my skin specially in winter. Will definitely try with the rice flour as a scrub thanks for sharing ❤️
Cetaphil is my goto morning cleanser it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. Ty for sharing the rice exfoliator will try it
I also didn’t try but would like to try since this article has impressed me a lot and evoked interest to try it.
Such great article and cetaphyl is really good for skin. Will definitely try the scrub you sharing.
It’s so good article, every points described in detail, surely will try to soon
It has been one of my favourite cleansers for years ❤️
Wow have heard alot about this and wanted to tey.. thanks for the honest review
I need to try this, after reading the whole content sounds really helpful. Thanks for sharing
Love this article ✅ I recently bought cetaphil moisturiser and that is amazing
Cetaphil is my all time favorite face cleanser..I loved the rice powder recipe that you mentioned, definitely gonna try…
For someone who suffers with acne as well, this was so useful. Thank you for sharing this
Oh I have been using a Cetaphil cleanser and I am in love with it it perfectly suits my skin by moisturising and cleànsing it at the same time❤
After reading this article I will definitely give a try . Thanks for sharing.
I have used cetaphil for over a year on my skin. N i can surely say that its the most mild product for sensitive skin like mine. Its so gentle on the face and definitely helps with acne too
I have been using Cetaphil, lotion and sunscreen for many years. I started when my daughter was young and then we all shifted to it. It is our family favorite brand
Article is nice read as well as quite interesting & informative. .
I have heard of this cleanser and brand. Many influencers recommand this. Nicely reviewed. Thank you so much.
I have not that much particular in choosing skin cleanser. After removing makeup although I do it very less with cleanser I prefer clean it once more with rose water and it makes my skin feel better.
Citaphil is my all time favourite as clinser & I use it for scrub as well mix it with some sandalwood power. Article was awesome with nice informative stuff .
Cetaphil is gentle and very good option . But it doesn’t suit me at all . But I recommend always to my followers as it’s very good
I have been using the Cetaphil cleanser for sometimes and truly find it effective and excellent for my combinational skin. Thanks for sharing your honest review
Cetaphil is indeed a very good brand for all things related to skin care. Even I have used this one and have found it to be very helpful as well.
Yeahhhh……I love cetaphil and I used this brand and feel in love with it ….. Thank you for sharing
Yeahhhh…. I love cetaphil and I used this brand and feel in love with it ….. Thank you for sharing
Very useful and will buy this product
Love that hack at the end. Sadly though Cetaphil didn’t do good as my skin care. Not that it isn’t a great product because I saw it worked with my sister and made miracles for her skin to clear up. It may not just be the right one for my skin as I found a different product that did well for me. That’s why I truly believe that a great product may still not be for everyone, you just need to keep on trying to find the right one that matches well with your skin. You can say that skin care and finding a product that works for you is like your lovelife. Great read!
Thanks for sharing the details, I would love to try this for myself once. Looks like a useful product
I us d to use this during my college days . Now my skin is behaving really good . Very nice review.
Hearing this for the first time, but this product really looks effective. I would love to give it a try. Thank you for helping us in buying best products. Keep doing that. Really loved it.
Very useful article thanks for sharing❤️
I love cetaphil its moisturizer n cleanser are amazing work like magic on your skin ❣️❣️
I don’t know this one is so good. Sometimes I get breakout I will definitely try this one… thanks for your genuine review as who go through acne problems they really look for this type of produ8 for daily skin care..plus point your writing is, you covered all.
I have been meaning to try cetaphil since quite some time now. You have given all details needed for me to make a decision. Thanks
My sister have very dry skin so she is using this for more than a year I think. I will share this cetaphil and rice scrub recipe with her.
Well written and very nice information . I knew about it. I have used the product cetaphil . I love cetaphil I used this brand and feel in love with it. This about skin care. All peoples see to read about it. Peoples will understand about it. Thanks for this.
Thank you for sharing such an honest review. ✅