What facial cleanser should I use if my face is oily? 10 days of hot topics and purchasing guides across the Internet
Recently, "oily skin care" has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially the choice of facial cleanser. The following is a compilation of the most popular discussions and data on the Internet in the past 10 days to help people with oily skin choose facial cleansers scientifically.
1. Top 5 popular facial cleanser types (data source: e-commerce platform + social platform volume statistics)

| Type | heat index | Representative products | Core advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amino Acid Cleansing | 9.2/10 | Fulifang Silk Purifying Cleansing Cream | Mild and non-irritating, the pH value is close to the skin |
| Salicylic acid cleanser | 8.7/10 | Seraphim Salicylic Acid Cleanser | Unclog pores, control oil and suppress acne |
| Soap base compound type | 7.9/10 | Shiseido Sanko cleansing balm | Strong cleaning power, suitable for oily skin |
| Enzyme cleansing | 7.5/10 | Rosette Enzyme Cleansing Powder | Exfoliation + oil control two-in-one |
| Tea tree essential oil cleansing | 6.8/10 | The Body Shop Tea Tree Facial Cleanser | Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, suitable for acne-prone skin |
2. Key indicators for choosing facial cleanser for oily skin
According to a recent interview with a dermatologist, oily skin needs to pay attention to the following when choosing a facial cleanser:
1.Balance of cleaning power: Excessive cleaning will destroy the sebum film. It is recommended to choose a compound type based on amino acids and supplemented by soap base.
2.pH range: The ideal value is 5.5-6.5 (weakly acidic), please check the label on the product details page
3.additional ingredients: Contains moisturizing ingredients such as ceramide and hyaluronic acid to prevent tightness
3. Controversial topic: Are soap-based cleansers completely unusable?
| support point of view | Opposing views | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
| Nightly deep cleaning required | Long-term use damages the barrier | Use at night 2-3 times a week |
| Suitable for serious oil production in summer | Accelerate water-oil imbalance | Use with moisturizing lotion |
4. New trends in 2023: partitioned nursing concept
Recently, Xiaohongshu’s popular care plan received 120,000 likes:
•T zone: Focus on cleansing with salicylic acid and massaging
•Cheeks: Switch to a gentler APG facial cleanser
•chin: Contains nicotinamide to prevent acne
5. Consumer actual measurement report (data source: Beauty Practice APP)
| Product name | Oil control time | tightness | Acne skin friendliness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerun oil control moisturizing cleansing foam | 4-5 hours | slight | ★★★★☆ |
| Yuemuzhiyuan balanced foaming cleanser | 6-7 hours | obvious | ★★★☆☆ |
| Elta MD Amino Acid Cleansing | 3-4 hours | None | ★★★★★ |
6. Special reminder from experts
The latest recommendations from the Dermatology Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association:
1. Avoid using multiple oil-control products at the same time (such as cleanser + toner + facial mask all contain powerful oil-control ingredients)
2. Use only water for morning cleansing to retain the protective sebum secreted at night.
3. Observe the oil release within 2 hours after use. The ideal state is slightly oily but not completely dry.
From the above analysis of hot spots across the Internet, it can be seen that the choice of facial cleansers for oily skin is changing from "powerful oil removal" to "scientific oil control". Only by rationally matching facial cleansers with different characteristics can a long-lasting balance be achieved.
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