{"id":5309,"date":"2020-09-12T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/?p=276"},"modified":"2022-05-27T16:15:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T15:15:43","slug":"review-of-cetaphil-daily-facial-cleanser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/review-of-cetaphil-daily-facial-cleanser\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When my oily skin started to feel tight after cleansing, I knew it was time to upgrade. Would Cetaphil\u2019s iconic facial cleanser live up to the hype during a six-month trial?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dermatologists love Cetaphil<\/a> because it is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It only contains eight ingredients (the fewer the ingredients, the less chance of irritation) and no fragrance (the most common cause of irritation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am impressed \u2013 such a minimalist approach takes confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So why does it contain sodium lauryl sulphate, a harsh detergent and known irritant? Wouldn\u2019t it dry out sensitive skin? Maybe some dermatologists recommend Cetaphil because they are in the pockets of multinationals, but it was seen as a truly revolutionary alternative to soap when it was launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foam.<\/strong> Yes, it does foam slightly, but it is still gentle because of the buffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parabens. <\/strong>Despite the furore, there is very little conclusive evidence against parabens. However, from a marketing point of view, Cetaphil <\/a>should probably consider replacing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alcohol. <\/strong>Not all alcohols are drying. Cetaphil <\/a>uses a high concentration of the humectant cetyl alcohol, not the drying, irritating type of alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy do dermatologists always recommend Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is a harsh detergent doing in a cleanser for sensitive skin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the short term, no. A nourishing emollient cleverly buffers the skin from the detergent, and humectants attract moisture to the skin. I don\u2019t know anyone who has ever reacted to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDoes it deserve its reputation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n