Cleanser
- removes oil, dead and dried-out skin cells, bacteria, and dirt
- examples include products containing sodium cocoyl isethionate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, or soybean oil
- specific acne-fighting ingredients include exfoliators such as glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or salicylic acid
- body washes combine cleanser and moisturizer functions
Don Mehrabi MD, FAAD
Dermatologist, Certified by the American Board of Dermatology
Los Angeles, California


