Dr. Aanchal MD.

"Choose your cleanser wisely. You can be very tempted to choose that harsh cleanser that you feel really cleanses the skin and removes all the oil and dead skin, but that's not what you want to do. Use a gentle cleanser, or something with salicylic acid mixed with something like a ceramide, so that it controls your oil without drying your skin out. The CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a good choice if you are looking to cleanse your skin without drying or irritating it."

"Start the morning with a gentle cleanser. I like to use the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser."

"If you have dry skin you'll love this product. For dry skin you can use CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser."

"It cleanses the skin but does not make your skin feel dry or stretchy. It contains sodium lauri lactylate which is a surfactant which cleanses the skin without drying your skin out. You can use this once or twice in a day. So if you have dry skin, normal skin or sensitive skin, then you will love using this cleanser. This has been my go-to cleanser and also I keep recommending it to my patients with dry skin. They all seem to love it because of how gentle it feels on the skin and yet effective."

"Cleanser recommendations are CeraVe face wash, Cetaphil cleanser, and Simple Skin Barrier replenishing cleanser."

"The CeraVe Foaming Cleanser will suit oily skin type and oily sensitive skin type. This is a very gentle cleanser which forms foam but does not dry your skin out. So if you are somebody who likes to use cleansers which form foam then this is a good option. What I like about this product is that it has ceramides which is very gentle on the skin and also soothing on the skin."

"This cleanser will be a go-to for those with oily sensitive skin. This does not contain salicylic acid but forms in a way to cleanse the skin and remove excess oil from your skin. So if you're looking for a cleanser without acids which can irritate the skin then this one is a good choice. This helps in effectively cleansing the skin without irritating or damaging the skin barrier."

"The CeraVe Foaming Cleanser contains glycerine ceramides which are calming on the skin. It also has sodium laurel lactylate which is a gentle surfactant. It has a mild foam which does not dry the skin out. This is preferred for those with normal to oily skin. This one will be more suitable for people with slightly oily skin or who get oily towards the end of the day."

"It has salicylic acid which reduces bumpiness of the skin and also oil secretion from the skin, and niacinamide which also reduces sebum production. So it's a good combination of ingredients which helps in reducing the oil buildup on the skin and also dead skin buildup on the skin. It also contains gluconolactone, which is a polyhydroxy acid that gently exfoliates the skin without drying the skin out. If you have rough skin, you can use this. If you want to use a chemical exfoliant, then this is a good choice. If you feel that your skin looks dry and dull and you want an exfoliant, then you can use this cleanser. This cleanser can also be used for body acne, for ingrown hair, and even for keratosis pilaris. When you chemically exfoliate it, it will expose smoother skin and make your skin appear less bumpy and smoother to feel. You can use this on the body as well."

"The SA smoothing cleanser is meant for oily skin or oily sensitive skin. It contains glycerine which is a humectant, niacinamide which reduces acne eruptions, gluconolactone which is a polyhydroxy acid which causes gentle exfoliation, salicylic acid which reduces acne eruptions and oiliness, hyaluronic acid which is a humectant, and phytosterols which is an emollient. This is a gentle yet effective product with salicylic acid. It cleanses the skin, helps in controlling oil without excessively drying or irritating the skin."

"CeraVe makes products with ceramides and hyaluronic acid which helps in soothing and moisturizing the skin and also helps in repairing the skin barrier. They have a range of products meant for different skin types, including products for dry skin, for very dry skin, and also for oily skin. This range contains ceramides which are identical to the ones present naturally in the skin, and the microvesicular technology helps in better penetration of the cream, which shows lasting hydration and moisturization to the skin. The formulation is not oily, not sticky, and it's very pleasant to apply. Along with ceramides it also has glycerine, triglycerides, hyaluronic acid, and cholesterol, all these components work together synergistically to hydrate and moisturize the skin. The CeraVe cream and lotion meant for dry to very dry skin is perfectly suited for those with eczema prone skin or atopic dermatitis. This helps in soothing the skin and it not only moisturizes the skin."

"CeraVe Moisturizing Cream has a thick, rich texture and formulation that's an occlusive cream ideal for those with very dry to extremely dry skin. It's best suited for atopic dermatitis patients in winter with low humid climate, post-procedure skin, even as a nighttime barrier repair cream in elderly patients with xerosis and for body use. You can apply it on the hands, legs, and elbows as well. It has three essential ceramides NP, AP and EOP, balanced with cholesterol and free fatty acids. It uses MVE technology which is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and is suitable for compromised and sensitive skin."

"The formulation is not oily, not sticky, and it's very pleasant to apply. Along with ceramides, it also has glycerin, triglycerides, hyaluronic acid, and cholesterol. All these components work together synergistically to hydrate and moisturize the skin. The CeraVe lotion meant for dry to very dry skin is perfectly suited for those with eczema-prone skin or atopic dermatitis. This helps in soothing the skin, and it not only moisturizes the skin for a long time, it also reduces transepidermal water loss. It helps in repairing the skin barrier and also hydrates the skin for long. You can use the lotion formulation for large body parts as it has easy spreadability. You can use it on the face and on the body wherever you want to. I even like to use it on my heels as it helps in preventing cracked heels."

"The CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion has a texture and formulation which is very lightweight, fast absorbing, it's non-greasy, and is best suited for normal to dry skin in humid climates and for daytime use. You can even use it on schoolgoing children. Patients who dislike using very heavy creams will also enjoy using it. It maintains hydration without clogging pores. It can be layered under sunscreen and even children and schoolgoing kids can use this as kids have immature skin barrier, higher water loss and are more prone to eczema. This works well in elderly as well as they have reduced ceramide synthesis, a thinner epidermis and increased itch. CeraVe lotion improves comfort and reduces risk of skin tears and infections."

"Their snail mucin essence is something that I use personally and I do recommend to patients who cannot tolerate anything or even after a procedure, you know, who have a damaged skin barrier. Kerix snail mucin seems to work really well. Their serums and their moisturizers and their all-in-one snail mucin serum and moisturizer is also really good."

"The OG COSRX is the number one recommendation. This is the brand which put snail mucin on the map and that is when snail mucin became such a global phenomenon. It comes in a serum formulation as well as in a jar. I really like the jar for days when your skin is very dry, dehydrated, or even sunburned, or when your skin requires an extra love and care. On those days you're going to love using the jar. It feels very slimy, very nice on the skin, and moisturizing and hydrating, and you end up waking up with plump skin."

"The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence basically contains polysaccharides so it pulls water into the skin it helps in soothing the skin plumps the skin up hydrates the skin instantly makes the skin feel moisturized and also soothes dry irritated skin. I really like this snail mucin for summertime as it is something lightweight and feels really nice on the skin and this prevents my skin from drying and just with a few drops I can get that nice healthy glow."

"It works really well in soothing the skin, plumping up the skin. It's a good plumping ingredient, like hyaluronic acid, but just better because hyaluronic acid has a short-term impact on the skin, it just pulls water. But this also has antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients which helps in soothing the skin and kind of nourishing the skin for longer. I really like using the snail mucin. I think it's worth the hype. This is one of the products that I feel deserves all the attention that it gets."