Alastin Gentle Cleanser is dermatologist-recommended for its ability to cleanse thoroughly without causing irritation or dryness. This self-foaming gel is specially formulated for sensitive skin, incorporating calming ingredients like oat kernel extract, bisabolol, and beta-glucan to soothe redness and irritation, making it suitable for rosacea-prone skin.
The gentle surfactants remove makeup and environmental impurities while keeping your skin balanced and hydrated thanks to the inclusion of panthenol and glycerin.
This sulfate-free formula is ideal for daily use and works for all 16 skin types, including dry, sensitive, and oily skin. It effectively cleanses without leaving your skin tight or stripped, although those with fragrance allergies should note the presence of lavender and orange peel oils.
Designed to be non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and free from sulfates, parabens, and phthalates, and formaldehyde. This cleanser provides a calming, thorough cleanse that helps maintain a clear, healthy complexion.
Alastin Gentle Cleanser is dermatologist-recommended for its ability to cleanse thoroughly without causing irritation or dryness. This self-foaming
Alastin Gentle Cleanser is dermatologist-recommended for its ability to cleanse thoroughly without causing irritation or dryness. This self-foaming gel is specially formulated for sensitive skin, incorporating calming ingredients like oat kernel extract, bisabolol, and beta-glucan to soothe redness and irritation, making it suitable for rosacea-prone skin.
The gentle surfactants remove makeup and environmental impurities while keeping your skin balanced and hydrated thanks to the inclusion of panthenol and glycerin.
This sulfate-free formula is ideal for daily use and works for all 16 skin types, including dry, sensitive, and oily skin. It effectively cleanses without leaving your skin tight or stripped, although those with fragrance allergies should note the presence of lavender and orange peel oils.
Designed to be non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and free from sulfates, parabens, and phthalates, and formaldehyde. This cleanser provides a calming, thorough cleanse that helps maintain a clear, healthy complexion.
I like to use this cleanser for my patients who think they have combination skin (even though there is no such thing as combination skin). It is gentle enough for dry skin and cleansing enough for mildly oily skin. However, very oily skin types may not feel that this cleanser leaves them feeling clean enough. If you are fragrance allergic, note that this has limonene in the orange peel oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many times a day can I use Alastin Gentle Cleanser?
If your skin is dry or sensitive do not use it more than 2
times a day. Oily, resistant types can
use it 3 times a day if necessary.
Is Alastin Gentle Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, this cleanser is designed for sensitive skin types,
including those prone to rosacea. Its formula includes soothing ingredients
like oat extract, beta-glucan, panthenol, and bisabolol, which help reduce
redness and calm irritation.
Will this cleanser dry out my skin?
No, the Alastin Gentle Cleanser is not drying. It formulated
to cleanse without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. It contains
glycerin and panthenol to maintain hydration, leaving your skin feeling clean
but soft and refreshed.
Is this cleanser effective for removing makeup?
While it removes light makeup, it may not fully eliminate
heavy makeup or sunscreen due to its gentle nature and lack of strong
surfactants. For better results, a double cleansing method or a makeup remover
may be needed.
Does it foam well despite being sulfate-free?
It has a mild foam that does not damage the skin barrier.
What skin types can use Alastin
Gentle Cleanser?
All 16 skin types can use this cleanser, but it is best for
dry skin and post-procedure skin. It may not be ideal for very oily skin since
it does not contain strong surfactants. If your skin is very irritated, there are
more soothing cleanser options you should consider.
Why do dermatologists recommend Alastin Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive Skin?
The gentleness of this cleanser comes from soothing
ingredients like avenanthramides found in oat extract, which help reduce
inflammation, and beta-glucan, panthenol, and bisabolol, which calm irritated
skin. These ingredients calm inflammation while the mild detergence cleanse
without causing barrier damage.
If I’m allergic to flowers in the daisy family, will I be allergic to Alastin
Gentle Cleanser?
There is a possibility of an allergic reaction if you're
sensitive to chamomile or ragweed, as this cleanser contains bisabolol, which
is derived from chamomile. However, allergic reactions to bisabolol in
rinse-off products are rare.
Is Alastin Gentle Cleanser suitable for very oily skin?
This cleanser may not be the best option for very oily skin
because it lacks strong surfactants that deeply cleanse excess oil. It is
designed more for gentle cleansing, so those with very oily skin may need a
stronger face wash that removes sebum.
Is Alastin Gentle Cleanser good for removing sunscreen?
This cleanser is not formulated to remove heavy sunscreen
due to its mild surfactants and lack of oils. It's best to use it as part of a
double cleanse, following an oil-based cleanser to effectively remove SPF. See
our blog on How
to Wash off Sunscreen.
Is this a good cleanser for rosacea?
Yes, it’s an excellent choice for rosacea-prone skin, as it
contains soothing ingredients like oat extract, bisabolol, panthenol, and
beta-glucan. To avoid irritation, use lukewarm water and gently pat your skin
dry after cleansing.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free?
No, Alastin Gentle Cleanser is not fragrance-free. It
contains natural essential oils, including lavender oil and orange peel oil that contains limonene.
Are the preservatives Alastin Gentle Cleanser in safe to use?
Yes, the preservatives used, Phenoxyethanol and
Ethylhexylglycerin, are considered safe in rinse-off products. Phenoxyethanol
can cause irritation in leave-on products but is safe in cleansers.
Ethylhexylglycerin helps reduce the needed amount of Phenoxyethanol, further
minimizing irritation.
Is Alastin Gentle Cleanser safe to use in pregnancy?
Yes, there are no ingredients in this face wash that are
known to cause problems in pregnancy. Plus, this product should be washed off
after use.
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This product is approved for the following Baumann Skin Types:
DRNT, DRNW, DRPT, DRPW, DSNT, DSNW, DSPT, DSPW, ORNT, ORNW, ORPT, ORPW, OSNT, OSNW, OSPT, OSPW
This product is recommended for the following Sensitivities:
Resistant, Acne, Redness, Stinging
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Paraben-Free
Oxybenzone-Free
Gluten-Free
Noncomedogenic
Alcohol-Free
Phthalate-Free
Formaldehyde-Free and FRA-Free
Sulfate-Free
