Avene Extremely Gentle Cleanser

*Why I want the product* A cleanser is the most important step in anyone's beauty routine and because there is such an array of products on the market I like to try different ones for my skin type. Over all these years I have been using cleansers that foam with water but I have now learnt these cleanses are actually an irritant to the facial skin as they contain a chemical called Sodium Laureth Sulphate. This particular ingredient is what is used to make cleanser foam when in contact with water. Unfortunately this ingredient is found in many skin washes, shampoo, detergents and toothpaste so ... more

i have tried so many products, expensive and cheap and this is truly wonderful. I have very sensitive, dry and excema prone skin. I have had alergy tests galore and spent years using steriod based lotions and potions on my skin , i never thought i would find anything that suited my skin. it is so light and has an instant cool and calming effect and does not burn or sting like other products i have used. i would say this is a middle of the price bracket product, but having spent years trying to find something i can use, i think i would buy it if it was £100 ! This product has changed my life ... more