Combination or oily skin is tricky, right? These cleansers will help hydrate while keeping your breakouts under control, or even prevent them. The best natural facial cleansers for acne-prone skin can help reduce inflammation and calm the skin so it can recover.
Some of the cleansers for acne-prone skin have an oil base. Oil helps remove oil and impurities and unblocks pores. Even oily skin needs moisture so don’t be afraid to add some with natural and organic products. You’ll love how your skin looks.
I’ll give you the best for acne, the best for combination skin, and the best budget cleansers. You’ll find the right one for your acne-prone skin. Read on.
Best Overall Natural Cleansers for Acne
I found these are the best cleansers for acne. These are also great for sensitive skin.
Dr. Alkaitis Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser
With his scientific knowledge and expertise in plant life, Dr. Alkaitis has the unique advantage to fuse science into a holistic approach, hence creating one of the most biodynamic, organic and high-quality skin care lines available on the market today.
Samples are available at The Detox Market. Definitely check this out.
Ingredients:
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut), Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor Bean) Oil, Borago Officinalis (Common Borage) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile), Plantago Major (Great Plantain), Sambucus Nigra (European Elder) Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh), Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Althaea Officinalis (Common Marshmallow) Root Extract, Benzoin Resin, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula), Lavandula Angustifolia (English Lavender) Oil, Fucus Vesiculosis (Sea Kelp) Extract, Atlantic Kelp (Seaweed), Vegetable Glycerin, Citrus Grandis (Pomelo) Seed Extract, Retinol, Vitamin C, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Essential Oils
Review from The Detox Market:
MV Skintherapy Gentle Cream Cleanser
It smells like a creamsicle!
A gentle, cult-favorite cream cleanser known for its luscious, buttery formula. Antioxidant-rich camellia, olive, and coconut oils soothe and soften, while calming essential oils—rose, chamomile, mandarin—set the mood for next-level relaxation. Perfect for all skin types, especially sensitive.
Ingredients:
Water, Camellia (Camellia Oleifera) Oil*, Ceteary Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin*, Olive (Olea Europaea) Fruit Oil*, Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Oil*, Glyceryl Stearate, Mandarin (Citrus Reticulata) Oil*, Vitamin E non GM (Tocopherol), Honeysuckle (Lonicera Caprifolium) Flower Extract, Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Chamomile Roman (Anthemis Nobilis) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Geranium (Pelagonium Graveolens) Oil. *Organically Grown – 75% Organic
Review from The Detox Market:
Odacite Black Mint Cleanser
Purify your skin with this ultra-fresh minty gel cleanser that lathers away excess oil, makeup, and impurities. Perfect for oily and congested skin types, this cooling formula contains rhassoul clay and activated charcoal to absorb grime, tea tree and peppermint to treat and invigorate, and apple amino acids to cleanse without drying. The result? A touchably soft, clear, and mattified complexion.
Ingredients:
Aqua, Betaine, Capric/Lauric/Myristic/Oleic Amidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Xanthan Gum, Activated Charcoal, Rhassoul Clay, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Review from The Detox Market:
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Best Natural Facial Cleansers for Combination Skin
Cleansers for combination oily and normal to dry skin.
Josie Maran Argan Milk Clean Skin Niacinamide Cleanser
Cleanse and soothe your skin with Josie Maran’s Argan Milk Clean Skin Niacinamide Cleanser to rehydrate and boost the appearance of skin’s brightness and clarity.
I love every cleanser I have used with Calendula in it. Very calming for your skin.
- Dissolves makeup and surface impurities without the use of sulfates, fragrances, or dyes
- Niacinamide works to reduce moisture loss and rehydrate while boosting the appearance of skin’s brightness and clarity
- Gently cleanses and hydrates during the cleansing process for a calm, soothed complexion
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water)**, Cocoglycerides**, Cetearyl Alcohol**, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate**, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice**, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract**, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Behenyl Alcohol**, Biosaccharide Gum-1**, Calendula Officinalis Extract**, Cetearyl Glucoside**, Chlorphensin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil**, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols**, Glycolipids**, Lactic Acid, Lecithin**, Niacinamide**, Phenoxyethanol, Phospholipids**, Potassium Sorbate**, Propanediol**, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract**, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum.
Review from Ulta:
Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Fruit Extract Cleansing Oil
Gentle on skin, yet hyper efficient. Shifts SPF and make-up at speed. No rubbing, no stinging. No problem.
THE BRAND:
“I just wanted effective skincare I could trust. Creating Pai was my way of taking back control,” says founder Sarah Brown, who struggled for years with hyper-sensitive and blemish-prone skin. Named after the Maori word “pai,” which translates to “goodness,” her company creates products made with ingredients that are effective, soothing, and free from aggravating chemicals or alcohols.
Ingredients:
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ricinus Communis (Castor Bean) Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum (Spanish Jasmine) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Key Lime) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Asperum (Rose Geranium) Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Sweet Basil) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Squalene, Beta-Sitosterol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool.
Review from The Detox Market:
100% Pure Pore Detox Herbal Cleanser
Gently exfoliating powder cleanser detoxifies with dandelion and neem, unclogs and mini… [More]
Gently exfoliating powder cleanser detoxifies with dandelion and neem, unclogs and minimizes the appearance of pores, and reduces excess oil with green clay.
This is a unique cleanser. Add a little water to a small amount of powder in the palm of your hand, rub hands together to create foam. I have loved every cleanser I’ve tried from 100% Pure. Give it a try.
Ingredients:
Italian Montmorillonite (Green Clay), Avena Sativa (Colloidal Oatmeal), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower*, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Oil, Triticum Aestivum (Wheatgrass) Extract*, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root*, Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower) Flower*, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf *, Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf*, Ceanothus Americanus (Red Root) Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf, Origanum Onites (Oregano) Leaf*, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract*, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root*, Plantago (Plantain) Leaf*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Essential Oil* *Organic Ingredient
Review from 100percentpure:
Best Natural Budget Cleansers for Acne-Prone Skin
These are budget-friendly but effective cleansers if you’re on a budget. Still natural but more affordable.
MyChelle Clear Skin Cranberry Cleanser
Ultra-refreshing, naturally exfoliating, and pore-clearing cleanser brings skin into healthy balance. Deeply cleans pore-clogging impurities, oil, and irritants.
MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, OR ARTIFICIAL COLORS.
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Totarol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Aloesin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract, Yogurt, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil, Citrus Paradisi (White Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Actinidia Deliciosa (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Isomalt, Lecithin, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Potassium Sorbate
Review from Pharmaca:
Pacifica Natural Beauty Face Wash Kale Detox Deep Cleaning
One of the best defenses against blemishes and breakouts is consistently clean skin. Fortified with super green phytonutrients including kale, seaweed and blue seakale along with tropical beneficials of mangosteen and coconut water, this formula is designed to cleanse and remove makeup, toxins and impurities from the skin both day & night.
I love Pacifica brand products. They usually have some element from the ocean in their formulations. So good for your skin. Super low price, too.
Ingredients:
Aqua, glycerin, xanthan gum, bentonite clay, kaolin, cocos nucifera (coconut) water, sodium lauryl glusose carboxylate, lauryl glucosie, decyl glucoside, sodium cocoyl glutamine, dicapglyceryl oleate, brassica oleracea, acephala (kale) extract, crambe maritima leaf (blue seakale) extract, garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) extract, panthenol (vitamin B5), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, chlorophyll, parfum (all natural).
Review from Vitacost:
Wild Carrot Herbals Dandelion Detox Solid Facial Cleanser for Clarified Skin
This handmade, biodegradable, minimally packaged solid facial cleanser was inspired by our luscious face creams. Each cleanser’s exuberant benefit, vibrant color and enlivened aroma was brought to you by plants; crafted with organic botanical-infused oils and high quality essential oils, they are designed to nurture and restore your beautiful face.
Ingredients:
Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil* (and) Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) Leaf* Extract, (and) Arctium lappa (Burdock) Root* Extract, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Aqua (Water), Sodium Hydroxide, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter*, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Citrus reticulata (Mandarin) Oil, Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Daucus carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Activated Charcoal, Kaolin (Red Clay). *Organic
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Wrapping Up
These cleansers are great options for acne-prone or combination skin. Thank you for checking them out. I’d love to know what you think.
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