Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Review

Never knew I would be restocking Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser bottles one after another. This happened when I had a severe eczema attack and my skin was at its worst. It felt like a rock, and I constantly reached out to moisturizers and oils. Nothing was enough. That is when I made a switch to Cetaphil Gentle Face Wash.

Be it hormones, medications, age, diet, or lifestyle, literally, anything can affect your skin at any point in time. Cetaphil and Aveeno are the only two brands that come to mind when it comes to dry skin. Of course, there is CeraVe when you are outside India but here, these were my limited options because it was not only the case of dryness but was of extreme skin sensitivity too.

I am diving into details and sharing my complete experience with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and how this cleanser worked out for my sensitive and acne-prone skin with eczema dryness, sunburns, heat rashes, and basically everything sensitive skin goes through.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser for Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin

Price: Rs.333/- for 125ml

Available at Nykaa and Netmeds.

I got mine from Blinkit because at that very moment, it felt like an emergency but you can get it anywhere online and at offline stores.

Product Description

For dry to normal, sensitive skin. This creamy formula is clinically proven to provide continuous hydration to protect against dryness. The formula gently yet effectively removes dirt, makeup, and impurities.

• Designed with a science-backed blend of niacinamide (essential vitamin B3), panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), and hydrating glycerin to help improve the resilience of sensitive skin.
• 94% of users felt the product gently cleansed their skin.
•  Dermatologists tested and clinically proven to be gentle on sensitive skin.

Ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate,  Citric Acid. FIL.1747.V00

I checked the ingredients list mentioned on the Nykaa website and looks like their ingredient list is not correct as it doesn’t match the one I have. Their list shows parabens whereas the ingredients mentioned on the Cetaphil website match with the one I have, free from parabens.

How to Use

• Apply Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser to the skin and massage gently with water.
• Rinse and pat dry with a soft towel.

Review – Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

My Skin Type: Combination to Oily in Summer, Dry in Winter, Sensitive, and Acne-Prone Skin. Currently facing dryness to a history of eczema, allergies, and sensitivity to heat and dust.

Packaging: It comes in a squeezable bottle with a flip-flop cap that can be further unscrewed to open it. The bottle is not completely transparent but I was able to get an idea of how much of the product is left. It is somewhat travel friendly. Not that I experienced leakage but for cleansers, I always carry them in separate individual pouches.

Fragrance: None as such.

My Experience with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

There was a time when I found Cetaphil Oily skin cleanser mild for me and now here I am thanking Cetaphil for their gentle skin cleanser as it legit came in as a savior.

I have always been an oily skin person but due to a history of eczema as a kid and skin sensitivity, I got to face the worst case of dryness in the past 12 months. My dryness was not a general dryness but was a severe condition.

In the past 12 months, I have developed dairy and nut allergies, heat and Run rashes, blotchiness, and redness due to dust. Not to forget how the consumption of Sugar adds to that. All my life I have been aware of the fact that how Sugar is bad for health but I had no idea how deadly it is for skin and for overall health. Thanks to Reels and Podcast for the awareness.

It all started when I realized I am having imbalanced hormones. I started by cutting down on dairy and sugar completely. Things started to look better but little did I know that I’ll be developing severe allergies.

The week, the day I had an eczema attack, my skin was all red and inflamed, was peeling like a roasted tomato, severe pain, and my face felt dry as a rock. From coconut oil to moisturizers, nothing was enough for me. I had to take steroid-based medicine prescribed by a skin doctor for the rescue. A month before that, I started taking Retinol and I am pretty sure that as much as it delivered good results, Retinol’s own side effects triggered my eczema in the worst possible way and wiped off all the positive results of my retinol serum.

For years, I have been using Neutrogena Face Wash but at that moment of time, I knew I had to shift to the mildest cleanser and there was the only option I can trust, which was Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

If you are someone with Eczema, Rosacea, or Psoriasis, you would relate to the uncomfortableness that comes when these conditions are triggered. The flare-ups feel like a deadly attack and you feel that in your whole body.

I remember the constant burning sensation and how uncomfortable it was becoming. That is when I immediately ordered Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and I am not kidding, my first wash with that cleanser provided me relief which I had not felt since the flare-up.

I started by taking a decent amount and started lathering it up against my face. It didn’t lather much and gave a nice gentle cleanse while soothing the active redness. The soft non-foaming texture was exactly what I needed for my dry sensitive skin.

While washing it off, I noticed it left a super thin layer on the skin which didn’t feel uncomfortable because it was not the greasy soapy layer. It was a thin layer of hydration that my skin needed. At the same time, I felt my skin completely skin.

Right after that, I followed up with Cetaphil Moisturizer. The way these two healed my skin, I am going to be forever grateful for Cetaphil. I stuck to this routine and I further added Klairs Toner and Nykaa Oat serum for added hydration but the way Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser took care of the dryness flare-up, it felt like a life savior. It lives up to its reputation as being gentle yet effective in cleansing without any harsh ingredients.

As much as the cleanser helped me heal the dryness, it further made my skin soft and improved my skin’s appearance over time. My skin started to look a lot better and well-hydrated. I was under the impression that this mild cleanser won’t be enough to wash off makeup residue but it does an awesome job of cleansing out makeup residue, dust, and other impurities.

Super soon, all those dry patches and flaky skin started to heal. Since then I have been buying Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser on repeat and no matter what moisturizer I keep trying, I keep Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream with me as that is the thickest moisturizer that holds the capacity to soothe eczema flare-ups.

My skin had become so dry that even the Aveeno Emollient Cream and Bioderma Atoderm were not enough. It was the Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream only that provided the nourishment my skin needed.

I didn’t experience any breakout with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and is possibly the safest option for sensitive and dry skin as it not only cleanses but actually works on the dryness. Even my brother who doesn’t prefer mild cleansers due to their tendency of leaving a soapy layer behind, uses this gentle skin cleanser to get rid of dust and sweat after a whole day of work because it gives a complete clean while maintaining a balance.

Not only does it cleanse my skin thoroughly without leaving it feeling tight or stripped of moisture, but it also doesn’t irritate my delicate skin. The formula is incredibly gentle and leaves my skin feeling refreshed and balanced. It’s truly a game-changer in the world of skincare and has become an essential part of my daily routine.

After months when my skin is completely healed and got back its suppleness, I use my Neutrogena Cleanser once a week. It feels so good when I use that cleanser after my gym. Even after my skin is healed, I am not completely switching to oily skin products as I know flare-ups can happen to any of them.

I do give a break to Cetaphil Products once in a when my skin doesn’t feel that dry but still keep them in my routine to maintain a balance. At this point, I have salicylic acid face wash and a mild cleanser with me. A rich thick moisturizer and a lightweight moisturizer with me because that is how it going to be now.

Is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Good for Acne?

Definitely, Yes. It won’t target them to heal as fast as acne products do. For that, I use my Neutrogena Cleanser with Acne-Patches but Cetaphil cleanser suits well even on painful active acne without irritating them.

This was it for today. I hope you have found my review of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser helpful. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Have a Good Day.