Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple was my only cleanser for six years. I had a love/hate relationship with it and sometimes felt that there were better cleansers out there and I just couldn’t find them. Mostly, what I loved is that when I used it with my clarisonic brush, it didn’t sting my eyes.
CosMedix Benefit Clean is one of my favorite cleansers. It isn’t my primary cleanser because the pH is a little high (although still acidic) and I’m concerned about the essential oils it contains.
I’m reviewing a couple of bar soaps because my husband insists on using ONE bar soap in the shower for his body and face. Ahava moisturizing salt soap is the soap he’s been using for the past several months. I happened upon this soap while googling for a low pH soap and found it mentioned in a NYT article about bar soaps gaining popularity.
CeraVe foaming cleanser is a very popular cleanser with bloggers and dermatologists alike. I love that this cleanser has a slightly lower pH level than the cleansers I typically use as well.
Free & Clear cleanser is designed for sensitive skin and is free of dyes, fragrance, parabens, etc. It is also sulfate-free and can also be used as a body wash or hand soap. I use it as both a body wash and a facial cleanser.
Testing the pH of Skincare Products 