Skin Care
Finding the right La Roche-Posay cleanser for your skin concerns
by Paige Herman-Axel, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty|October 19, 2024
This is sponsored content provided by skin care brand La-Roche Posay.
Cleansing your face helps rid your skin of dirt, makeup, oil, dead skin cells and other debris to create a clean canvas for products to come. To make the most of this important step, it’s smart to choose a cleanser that’s formulated for your unique skin type and any specific concerns you may have.
La Roche-Posay has a variety of targeted facial cleansers designed to meet the needs of all skin types, even the most sensitive, and help address the most common skin issues. Each one of these cleansers is effective without stripping the skin of its natural oils. They are also backed by cutting-edge scientific research, recommended by 90,000 dermatologists around the world and infused with soothing, antioxidant-rich thermal spring water sourced from France.
To find your best match, you can pick the phrase that best describes your skin below:
Ideal for: Normal to dry skin, including sensitive
With a comforting, mild cream formula, this daily face wash gently cleanses skin of dirt, makeup and impurities while maintaining skin’s natural moisture barrier and pH. Key ingredients include ceramide-3, niacinamide, glycerin and La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water that work to support the skin’s moisture barrier, hydrate and soothe. To ensure you’re always stocked, this gentle cleanser is now available in a refill pouch.
Ideal for: Normal to oily skin, including sensitive
This daily foaming gel face wash gently yet effectively removes excess oil, dirt, makeup and impurities while leaving the skin feeling fresh and comfortable with no pore-clogging residue. It is formulated with ceramide-3, niacinamide, glycerin and La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Spring Water to maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier and pH. The refill pouch option also helps ensure you never run out.
Ideal for: Oily skin
This refreshing foaming cleansing gel effectively sweeps away excess oil and other impurities without over-drying the skin. Formulated with soothing antioxidant-rich La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water and zinc pidolate to keep shine at bay for hours after you wash, this gentle non-comedogenic cleanser respects the skin’s pH balance and will not clog pores.
Ideal for: Oily and acne-prone skin
Formulated with maximum-strength 2% salicylic acid and lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA), this acne cleanser helps remove excess oil and exfoliate dead skin cells while being safe for sensitive skin. With daily use, this foaming cleanser helps prevent pores from becoming clogged, clear active blemishes and smooth skin texture. Clinically tested to reduce excess oil by up to 47%, it also features moisturizing glycerin to help offset the potential drying effect many acne treatments can have on the skin.
Ideal for: Discoloration in all skin types
Discoloration can come in the form of dark spots, sun spots, post-acne marks and overall uneven skin tone. With daily use, Mela B3 Gel Cleanser provides gentle micro-peeling exfoliation to help fade the look of existing discoloration.
The standout ingredient is Melasyl™, a revolutionary, multi-patented ingredient that visibly reduces dark spots and provides long-lasting results. The addition of niacinamide boosts this cleanser’s skin-brightening benefits while helping reinforce the skin barrier to keep sensitive skin calm and comfortable. Clinical testing shows skin tone looks more even and spots appear less visible after four weeks.
Remember, your skin’s needs can change from day to day, week to week and season to season. If you find your skin could use a little extra moisture or a bit of brightening for example, switching up your cleanser can help you achieve your short- and long-term skin goals.
For optimal results, build your skin care regimen around your skin type and the specific concerns you’d like to address. Cleansing is just step one, and the addition of targeted serums, moisturizers and a multitasking hydrating or brightening sunscreen creates a comprehensive approach destined to deliver the results you’re looking for.
You can check out the LovelySkin team’s favorite La Roche-Posay products on the LovelySkin Blog.
