No soap cleansers are a type of facial cleanser that do not contain traditional soap agents or emulsifiers. Instead, they use alternative surfactants such as plant-based ingredients that are safe for the skin. Here are some details about a few no soap cleanser products:
1. No Soap Gentle Cleanser by Dr. Elsa Jungman
- Positive: Made with only 3 clean, plant-based ingredients and free from fragrances, essential oils, and preservatives. Microbiome-friendly certified and passed eye irritation (in vitro) tests.
- Negative: Expensive at $40 for 2 fl oz/60 ml.
- Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (Organic), Tocopherol (Vitamin E, Plant-derived antioxidant)
2. Organic Facial Cleanser by Ingredients Wellness
- Positive: 100% plant-based, toxin-free, and gently purifies sensitive skin without removing its natural protective barrier. Contains probiotics and coconut-based fatty alcohols and glucose.
- Negative: No negative aspects found.
- Ingredients: Hydrosols, Lactobacillus, Coco Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, and 70 compounds including Phenolic Glycoside, Tannins, Cellulose, Lignin, and Salicylates.
3. Ocean Cleanser by OSEA
- Positive: Gentle and great for sensitive skin, removes makeup, and leaves the skin feeling clean and hydrated.
- Negative: Expensive at $48 for 5 oz.
- Ingredients: Organic Algae, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Organic Coco Glucoside, Organic Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Organic Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Organic Avocado Oil, Organic Sesame Seed Oil, Organic Jojoba Seed Oil, Organic Grape Seed Oil, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Cypress Essential Oil, Organic Lime Essential Oil.
No soap cleansers are generally considered to be milder than traditional soap-based cleansers and are less likely to strip the skin of its natural oils. They are also a good option for people with sensitive skin or those who are allergic to traditional soap ingredients.
