Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser

This cleanser takes some getting used to. It doesn't feel like a typical cleanser and doesn't lather at all. Rather, it feels kinda like what water would feel like if it had a thicker viscosity. That's the best way I can describe it. You don't get that "ah, I've cleansed my skin" feeling. However, to adequately cleanse the skin, you don't need that feeling. As long as a cleanser has an effective cleansing ingredient in it (in this case Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), it will do the job of removing surface oils. Why they chose Sodium Lauryl Sulfate does confuse me a bit, however. It is the most irritating of the cleansing ingredients on the market. However, from the feel of this cleanser and how it does not over dry, I suspect they are using it in a conservative amount. My biggest problem with this cleanser is that the lack of lather makes it harder to glide your hands over your skin when cleansing, thus reducing irritation. I have to remain ultra aware of how hard I'm rubbing when using it. When treating acne, you want to remain as gentle as possible.

This made my face itch and has SLS. Thank goodness I only bought the travel size

This cleanser works well for some people but was terrible for me. I used it when I started on Epiduo and had really dry red irritated skin. Initially I thought it was the Epiduo but when I stopped using the Cetaphil (& kept using Epiduo) my skin got better. Although it's described as gentle it contains sodium lauryl sulfate - which is used in research studies as a comparison skin irritant! You might be ok with it (skin varies a lot) but I've discovered my skin doesn't like it.

When I first used this, I didn't really like it because it didn't leave my skin with that refreshing sensation other cleansers left. However, I just kept using it and it was actually really nice. My skin did feel clean after I washed it, but not tight and dry. It made my skin feel smooth and healthy. This will not help with breakouts alone, but it will prepare the skin for any topical medication.

I have used this in the pass but in the last 2 year it didn't really work for acne and dosen't clean that deep, cause when i frist got facial the little acne comes out from like everywhere in my face! BUT MAYBE IT WORK FOR A NON TROPICAL COUNTRY

My face has been very clear this whole summer I've been using the St.Ives apricot scrub which works awesome. I was told it was bad to use it all the time so I got cetaphil thinking it would be a good gentle cleanser but it is this worst face wash i've ever used! I've only used it a few times and I can honestly say I haven't broken out this bad in years, I am soo sad and disappointed:(

i havent try dans cleanser but this one is the best i have try ever

If I didn't have to shave, I would probably always use this cleanser. It is very gentle yet still leaves the skin feeling clean. It just doesn't lather and thus can't effectively be used to shave.

If you're sick of irritating cleansers that make your face red and flaky, BUY THIS!

I would give this stuff a try. you won't be sorry