AskDocDoc
/
/
/
difference between face wash and cleanser
FREE!Ask Doctors — 24/7
Connect with Doctors 24/7. Ask anything, get expert help today.
500 doctors ONLINE
#1 Medical Platform
Ask question for free
00H : 32M : 15S
background image
Click Here
background image
Skin & Hair Concerns
Question #27078
1 hour ago
6

difference between face wash and cleanser - #27078

Navya

I am super confused about the difference between face wash and cleanser. A couple of weeks ago, I started breaking out like crazy, and my friend suggested switching my face wash to a different one. At first, I thought, well, it’s just a face wash, right? But then I saw this whole section in the store labeled "cleansers," and it made me wonder if I’ve been doing it all wrong. I used to think that face wash and cleanser are the same thing, like who really needs to know the difference between face wash and cleanser. But with my breakout situation, I feel like I need to figure this out! I tried a face wash for oily skin but it was super drying, and then I thought maybe a cream cleanser would help, but then someone told me that a cream could just make things worse if I’m already breaking out. Ugh, I’m just so lost! What’s the difference between face wash and cleanser exactly, and should I be using one over the other? And what if I’m using the wrong product for my skin—does it really make that big of a difference? I’ve seen some cleansers that say they remove makeup too, so do I even need a separate makeup remover? Just help me understand the difference between face wash and cleanser before I make my skin freak out more!

FREE
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image asteriksCTA image

FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously

Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.

About our doctors

Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


Related questions