It just makes sense to cleanse your face with something that’s objectively clean. Other than upholding pure logic, the best organic face washes are certified organic by trusted third-party organizations like the Soil Association, NATRUE, ECOCERT, NSF, and the USDA, which ensures they’re formulated with naturally derived ingredients of the highest quality. These cleansers are also free of potentially irritating additives, like sulfates and parabens, so most are safe for skin that flares up at the mere thought of a synthetic fragrance.
That said, you’ll still need to cater your cleanser to your skin type and purpose: Creams and lotions for dry skin, gels for oily skin, oil cleansers for anything (but especially for removing makeup), generally speaking. Another shopping tip: To ensure that a face wash is truly organic, look for a seal from one of the aforementioned agencies on the label. A product may contain some organic ingredients (like, one), but some (or one) organic ingredients does not necessarily make the cut for these organizations’ rigorous standards.
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