Weleda Facial Cleansers for Every Skin Type

Facial cleansing is an essential step in your daily beauty routine. It refreshes your skin and removes impurities such as dirt, excess sebum, and make-up. Only after a thorough cleanse can your skin fully absorb the active ingredients in serums and creams. Choosing a cleanser that harmonises with your skin type is the key to unlocking these benefits.

Cleansing your face twice a day – in the morning and evening – is ideal, especially if your skin tends to produce excess oil or is prone to blemishes. Leftover make-up and dirt can clog pores, contributing to spots and blackheads, so a thorough cleanse is crucial. 
Water alone often isn’t enough – it doesn’t fully remove dead skin cells or oils. For the best results, choose a cleanser that’s specifically formulated for your skin type. For dry skin, you’ll need a different approach than for oily skin.

Normal skin
Normal skin has a balanced texture – neither too dry nor too oily – and is generally resilient to external influences. Gentle cleansers, such as gels or milks, are ideal for this skin type. Weleda’s Gentle Cleansing Foam is another excellent option that perfectly meets the needs of normal skin. It effectively removes makeup and excess oil while preserving the skin’s natural moisture balance.

Dry skin
Dry skin lacks moisture and natural oils, often resulting in tightness, irritation, or redness. Cleansers enriched with oils are ideal for this skin type. Avoid products containing alcohol, as they can worsen dryness.

Sensitive skin
Sensitive skin reacts easily to external factors like heat or cold, UV rays, or certain cosmetic ingredients, often leading to redness and irritation. Mild, soothing cleansers are best. Look for creamy formulas that help protect the skin’s natural barrier. Weleda’s Sensitive Skin Cleanser, enriched with mild almond oil and fine plum kernel oil, is specially formulated to gently cleanse and deeply moisturise sensitive skin.

Oily skin
Oily skin produces excess sebum, often leading blemishes such as spots and blackheads. A thorough cleansing routine is essential for this skin type. Oil-free, clarifying products are particularly effective in managing oily or blemished skin.

Combination skin
Combination skin typically features an oily T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and normal to dry skin on the cheeks. Mild cleansers, such as pH-neutral gels or lotions, are best suited to address the needs of combination skin. Purifying Gel Cleanser is ideal for oily and combination skin.

The order in which you use your cleansing products is crucial for achieving the best results. If applied incorrectly, your skincare may not deliver its full benefits. For healthy, glowing skin, cleanse both morning and evening.

1.    Cleansing

To effectively remove sebum, dirt, and makeup, choose a cleanser tailored to your skin type – whether a gel, oil, balm, or lotion. Weleda’s Purifying Gel Cleanser provides a deep cleanse right from the first step, with its antibacterial willow bark and witch hazel extracts promoting a visibly clearer complexion. For sensitive or dry skin, cleansing oils or lotions gently cleanse while helping to maintain, effectively removing even waterproof or long-lasting make-up.

Have you tried Weleda’s soothing double cleansing routine? It pampers and deeply cleanses your skin.

2.    Exfoliation

Exfoliating regularly helps to prevent blemishes by removing dead skin cells, especially for oily or combination skin. However, over-exfoliating can dry out your skin, so limit this step to once or twice a week for the best results.

3.    Toning

After cleansing, a toner refreshes and balances your skin’s pH, prepping it for the next steps in your beauty routine. Weleda’s One-Step Cleanser & Toner offers you the convenience of both cleansing and toning in a single step, leaving your skin revitalised. For all skin types, the Weleda Refining Toner combines witch hazel extract, wild rose leaf extract, and other astringent botanicals to refine pores and invigorate your skin. 
A consistent cleansing routine ensures your skin is primed to absorb the full benefits of your subsequent skincare products.