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Best foaming cleansers to keep your face clean, tried and tested

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Foaming cleansers have not always had a good reputation among the skincare community.

They are often blamed for stripping the skin of its natural oils, disrupting the microbiome and desert-levels of drying that leave our complexions tight and crying out for hydration. But no longer.

The cleansing type has not been immune to the constant innovation in the space, and it is now possible, if not more common, to find foaming cleansers that are not only effective, but infused with kind-to-complexion nourishing ingredients.

Ideal for all skin types, but most specifically those prone to excess oil, blemishes and acne, the frothy first step in your routine melts away dirt and stubborn makeup and regulates sebum production with their mousse textures, purifying the pores to clarify and dissolve impurities. Blackheads be gone.

We consulted Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, skin expert and Medical Director/Founder of the Adonia Medical Clinic to find out more.

Are foaming cleansers good for your skin?

“Foaming cleansers can be good for your skin, but their suitability depends on your skin type and specific skin concerns”, she says. “They

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