Best face wash for sensitive and acne prone skin
- Aarti Peshin

- Dec 12, 2019
- 4 min read
One of the major problems in today's time is that almost every teenager and adult is struggling from is acne. Who does not want clear, acne-free skin? But in our busy lifestyle, we all forget about taking care of your skin.
An unhealthy lifestyle and bad skincare routine are some of the reasons for our skin causing acne. Having a healthy lifestyle, proper skincare routine and clean diet can change the way our skin looks.
One of the most important and effective steps that can change our skin is using a cleanser according to our skin type. A face wash cleanses our skin by removing bacteria, dirt, impurities and excess oil from the surface of the skin. Usually, many people don't give importance to their face wash, but using an effective face wash can solve most of your problems. So here are some of the best and affordable face washes for sensitive and acne-prone skin that are available in the market.
1. Himalaya purifying neem face wash
So let's start with the good, old Himalaya neem purifying face wash that has been everyone's favorite and backup option.
Himalaya neem face wash is a mild cleanser which helps in reducing acne and pimples from the skin without being too harsh.
It also helps in removing impurities and dirt from the face.
Ingredients
Himalaya neem purifying face wash is soap-free. It contains neem, turmeric, aqua, citric acid, and glycerin.
Price
MRP Rs. 155 For 150ml
Availability
Available in the local stores in the market or also is available at amazon and nykaa.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Removes acne, pimples, and impurities from the face.
It helps in curing redness and itchiness of skin.
Easily available in the local market.Pocket-friendly.
Cons
It is not all-natural, it does contain some chemicals.
2. Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser
Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser is one of the most recommended and trusted cleansers by the dermatologists. The whole Cetaphil range is created for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Cetaphil gentle cleanser is the mildest cleanser and it is non-comedogenic, so it will also not clog your pores.
Ingredients
Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser contains Water, cetyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben.
Price
MRP Rs. 237 For 125ml
Availability
Available in the local chemist stores in the market or also is available at amazon and nykaa.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Helps in reducing acne
Is not harsh like other cleansers
Removes oil from the skin
Non-comedogenic
Cons
It does contain SLS and Parabens.
3. Blue nectar ayurvedic pimple clear face wash
Blue nectar is an ayurvedic brand that does not contain any type of chemicals in their products. Blue nectar ayurvedic pimple clear face wash cleanses the skin deeply and removes dirt, acne, and pimples from the skin.
Also, this face wash looks and feels like one of those luxurious face washes like forest essentials but at an affordable price.
This is the best option for someone who wants a chemical-free and pure ayurvedic cleanser for their skin as it only contains natural herbs.
Ingredients
Blue nectar ayurvedic pimple clear face wash contains raw honey, tea tree, aloe vera, nagkesar, and anantmool.
Price
MRP Rs.495 For 100ml
Availability
Available on bluenectar.co and amazon.com.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cleanses skin deeply.
Removes excess oil and pimples from skin.
Pure ayurvedic
Makes skin fresh and glowy
Cons
Has a strong scent of herbs, people with sensitive nose should skip this.
4. Tnw fuller's earth face wash
Tnw - The natural wash fuller's earth (Multani mitti) face wash by far the best and mildest face wash I have used till now.
This face wash cleanses skin gently and gives a clear, fresh and glowing skin with every wash. It has a mild heavenly smell as it is made from pure fuller's earth and sandalwood.
As their name says, all of their products are purely natural and does not contain any kind of chemicals. this face wash is highly recommended for someone who has oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Ingredients
The natural wash fuller's earth face wash contains fuller's earth, Kesar, licorice, sandalwood, and glycerine.
Price
MRP Rs. 270 For 100ml.
Availability
Available on the official site of The natural wash, Amazon and Flipkart.
Pros and Cons
Pros
It does not contain any chemicals.
Removes blackheads and dirt.
Removes excess oil from the skin.
Unclogs pores.
Cons
It does not lather up much.
5. Biotique bio papaya face wash
Biotique bio papaya face wash is a mild face wash that has minute scrub particles that gently exfoliates skin without being too harsh on the skin.
If you want a mild scrub for your face, this the best option for you. Also, this face wash does not dry out skin. Also, this has no chemicals in it and is organic.
Ingredients
Biotique bio papaya face wash contains papaya, Akhrot chhal (Juglans regia), Neem, Curcuma aromatica, Ritha, Acacia arabica, Groundnut oil, and Purified Himalayan water.
Price
MRP Rs.60 For 50ml.
Availability
Available in local stores in the market or on nykaa and amazon.
Pros and cons
Pros
gently exfoliates and moisturizes skin.
brightens up dull skin.
has papaya and natural extracts.
Chemical and soap-free.
cons
Has a strong scent of herbs, people with sensitive nose should skip this.
This is so helpful. I was forever looking for a facewash blog in my budget! Thankyou. Much love.