Women who use makeup also use a cleanser to remove the makeup, so it is a very popular skin care product. Cleansers are also used to remove blackheads, dead skin cells and other pollutants from the skin. Cleansers unclog skin pores and help prevent oily skin and acne. A number of women use a cleanser as a routine in their daily skin care regime. Many people now believe that cleansers work better and are more effective then what their mothers and grandmothers used to tell them to use for skin care, which was soap and water. Now the awareness of ph values and aha have increased and people are better educated about what is better for their skins.

There are any number of cleansers that are available on the market and range from mild to strong cleansers. So the question that most people especially women want to know is which cleanser should they use? Using a cleanser depends on the skin type of a person and one brand or make of cleanser may not suit everyone. Women use facial cleansers rather then soap as facial cleansers are milder then soap and not as harsh. Also facial cleansers do not have tallow in them. People who have sensitive skin and are acne prone also prefer to use facial cleansers. But this brings one to the question, which cleanser to use? One can only give a general guideline on this and not any specific answers, as selecting a cleanser depends on a person’s skin type. If one has oily skin then a stronger cleanser is recommended. This means a cleanser that has a stronger cleaning power and in some cases in which the alcohol content is higher. One can easily test a cleanser by applying a small amount on the skin and if one gets a tingling sensation immediately then one knows that it is a strong cleanser. If the feeling is gentle then it is not a strong cleanser. Remember a high priced cleanser may not necessarily be the best cleanser as the choice of a cleanser depends on the skin type. If one has dry skin, then one needs less cleansing power and more moisturizer. So it would be a good idea for people with dry skin to pick out a cleanser that is alcohol free. The contents of a cleanser are written on the container. If one has sensitive skin then it is best for them to use a cleanser that does not have chemicals, oils or fragrances as these can irritate the skin. Using a natural face cleanser is the best as there are no bells and whistles to them and dermatologists also recommend natural face cleansers. Some facial cleansers are very mild and gentle on the skin and some have some butter which acts as a moisturizer. Facial cleanser creams that don’t contain any preservatives are better only one has to watch out for the expiration date on them. Most of these facial cleanser creams are inexpensive and are available at most drugstores.

Alpha hydroxy facial cleanser gets mixed reviews and some people say it dries out the skin, others praise it, and some complain it does not lather. So there is a bunch of mixed reviews about it. The point that most people miss is their skin type and their allergies and pick up products that don’t suit them. Also what is the purpose for which they are getting the cleanser? Is it to remove heavy makeup or is it to clean the skin. Clean and clear face cleanser is another popular facial cleaner and is used by people who have sensitive skin. Neostrata facial cleanser is recommended by dermatologists for people who have sensitive skin and most people who have been using it just carry on using this facial cleanser cream.

The purpose of using a facial cleanser cream is to keep the skin clean and normal. Not oily or dry and selecting the right facial cleanser can be quite difficult as it depends on a person's skin type.