Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser

I really like this cleanser, It's gentle and it works well in combination with my topical acne treatment (epiduo). It didn't sting which I have found with many other cleansers and it didn't break me out or irritate my skin. The only downside is that it doesn't remove make up very well at all. This is probably because it is so mild but in my case it made me feel like I had to overwash my face, two or three times in a row, just to romove all of my make up. I feel like this defeated the point of its gentle nature.

i bought this from target for a fairly cheap price. i tried this after seeing many good review about it and it's been a week i've been using this. the result is quite good, my acne is decreasing slowly but surely, and my skin feels more fresh than before. the only i hate about this thing is that it doesn't lather well so putting it on my face kinda hard.

I have been using this for about 2 weeks. Previously I was using Dove but I was finding it to be drying. I figured I would switch to a cream cleanser for a while. I tried Cerave (both foaming and hydrating) and both caused breakouts in places there was none before. I read that sometimes ceramides clog pores for some and so, I stopped using them and any thing else for a bit. I began using this because they sell travel sized bottles for 2 bucks at the local pharmacy. Being both broke and kinda ugly I thought what have I got to lose? So far, Ive only lost three dollars. Gains? soft, even toned skin that I get compliments on, wow that's thrilling, but it may be temporary. Will update in three weeks. I want to add as a disclaimer I am also using homemade Vit C Serum (I've been using it for three years, same recipe) and complex 15. ***UPDATE*** I stopped using this for a while because it was clogging me up. I started using it again because I am not a young person...i need to be gentle on my old face. What i discovered is that Cetaphil, when not using the double cleasne method does not really get hardcore sunscreen & concealer off-obviously both of which I wear. I use a makeup remover & wash with this & water or use the "dry method"with this first and then water & this. I found using oil for suncreen etc removal however, was strange because the Cetaphil doesn't wash off oil. There isn't much SLS in this that's for sure. I like it, Im gonna keep using it now that I know how,

I love that it has gentle ingredients and did not worsen my skin. It does what it is supposed to do and does not leave my face feeling tight or stripped. The faint smell reminds me of my medication I had as a young toddler for my breathing problems, not a bad thing though :). I just wish it didn't have SLS.

recomenced by my dermotologist and it is great at getting acne away but not being too harsh

ive been using it for moths now and i think its the best thing u can buy in the market

This is a great cleanser for more sensitive skin and parts of the body - I use it both on my face, and even my mother who has terrible skin that is extremely sensitive has been using Cetaphil for years with no problems. You can even get the generic type at Walmart or the big one at Costco, so it can be cost-effective if you are sensible. The bottle lasts for a long time (I used 3-6 squirts a day and I've had this bottle for a few months). However, this did not clear my acne at all. Another pro is that if you are unable to fully wash your face (with water, etc.) you can use this without water and just wipe it off, leaving a thin layer (per the instructions on the back of the bottle).

affordable... can use any part of our body... even for the most sensitive skin....

it's best just to use this product if you have light/moderate acne. it is a bit pricey. i use it before i go to school since my skin tends to flake on me in certain spots. an overall okay product. not the best, but it helps

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.