There is a lot to love about the summer—the satisfaction of eating an ice cream, the sun dresses—but equally horrific is what humidity does to our skin. In the winters, dry skin brings us as much pain as a hot cup of cocoa brings joy. But you don't have to let it get to you. With these awesome face washes in your kitty, you can feel fresh and kiss all your dry-skin woes goodbye. Easy to find and suitable for all budgets, check them out now!
Fresh As A Daisy: 11 Best Face Washes For All Seasons
Oat My God By BioBlush
Vegan and made with ingredients like oats, rose clay, glycerin, neroli and cedarwood oil, this face wash and cleanser by BioBlush is more like a pack. Take some on the spatula, add a little water, make a paste and gently rub on your face. One wash and your face will feel squeaky clean. The oats are easy on the skin, making it suitable for people with sensitive skin, too.
Price: INR 450 for 90 grams
Sandalwood & Saffron Face Wash By Nyassa
Blending natural skincare with some of the most exotic fragrances, Nyassa offers a wide range of diverse products. This cruelty-free sandalwood and saffron face wash does wonders for your skin. Your options also include activated charcoal and tea tree face washes. These are also suitable for all skin types.
Price: INR 320 for 145 ml
Organic Wild Rose Face Wash By Rustic Art
Rustic Art is an organic and natural personal care brand that believes in sustainable manufacturing and a sustainable lifestyle. All the products are cruelty-free and vegan. We love the wild rose face wash, which comes with the goodness of lavender and lemongrass, and soothes the skin.
Price: INR 230 for 100 ml
Charcoal-Juniper Berry Face Wash By Mirah Belle
When fruit, flower, berries, herb extracts and oils are used to make skincare products, rest assured that it will be a treat for your skin. Made with all things natural, Mirah Belle is known for its cruelty-free skincare products. The charcoal juniper berry face wash helps combat acne and oily skin. We also love it for the deep-pore cleansing it blesses our skin with.
Price: INR 266 for 200 ml
Tea Tree & Basil Facewash By Mist and Dew
Cruelty-free and all-natural, Mist and Dew is great for effective skincare. The tea tree and basil facewash is ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin. It removes clogged pores and deeply hydrates the skin, leaving it soft and supple. For normal to dry skin, you can shop for their Castile facewash.
Price: INR 250 for 120 ml
Lavender & Turmeric Infused Face Wash By The Earth Reserve
Another cruelty-free, vegan and all-natural beauty and skincare brand, The Earth Reserve, has got a wonderful collection of handcrafted soaps, shower gels, shampoos and face washes. The lavender and turmeric one being our favourite. It's made up of cocoa butter, coconut oil and pure essential oils like turmeric, lavender and rose.
Price: INR 314 for 100 ml
Vitamin C Face Wash By Bella Vita Organics
From scented candles to face scrubs to a perfume gift set, Bella Vita Organics has a whole bunch of nature-inspired wellness and beauty products. The Vitamin C face wash is a powerful blend of sandalwood, honey, coffee, neem and lemon. Suitable for all skin types, this product helps maintain the ideal pH level of the skin by controlling oil secretion.
Price: INR 225 for 225 ml
Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser
Forest Essentials has been our go-to when it comes to luxury ayurveda. Most of their skincare has been life-changing for us because it actually works. This facewash is on the pricey side, but a little goes a long way. This one is gentle on the skin and effectively cleans without stripping your face. Kashmiri saffron helps with a subtle glow and neem helps keep acne at bay.
Price: INR 1,550 for 200ml
Dermalogica Clearing Salicylic Face Wash
We've heard that once you start using Dermalogica, there's no going back. This foaming skin face wash is the pick for acne-prone oily skin. It claims to solve everything—clearing skin and reducing visible skin ageing. It has salicylic acid, which is a type of chemical exfoliant that helps clear up acne quite effectively. Antioxidants like phytic acid helps brighten skin and menthol and camphor ensure that your skin is cool and doesn’t get irritated.
Price: INR 3,000 for 250ml
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Wash With 2% Salicylic Acid
You can easily find this at any drugstore, and that's not even the best thing about this facewash. It has 2 per cent salicylic acid, which helps prevent acne and also works on any active acne one may have. Another great thing is the patented technology that helps unclog pores by dissolving sebum.
Price: INR 725 for 175ml
Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam
Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam is a gentle yet effective facial cleanser suitable for acne-prone or sensitive skin. It is formulated with bija oil, a natural ingredient known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which helps to calm irritated skin. The foam also contains salicylic acid, which helps remove excess oil and dirt. The result is a clean, refreshed and balanced complexion.
Price: INR 700 for 150gm
Pro-Tip
Got acne-prone skin? These skincare brands will be your saviours. However, if it's dry skin that's got you worried all throughout the year, check these brands instead.