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Clinica Lase is a skin clinic, based in Carlton & Ballarat
Face cleansers are designed to gently remove surface impurities, excess oil, and makeup while supporting skin hygiene. At Clinica Lase, we provide a carefully selected range of facial cleansers suitable for various skin types and concerns. Each product is chosen for quality and alignment with professional skincare standards.
Cleansing is the step that sets up everything else in your routine. Clearing off the day's sunscreen, sweat and oil gives the rest of your products a chance to work. The Clinica Lase range covers cream cleansers for dry and sensitive skin, gel and foam options for oily and combination skin, and gentle micellar formulas for everyday use. Pair your cleanser with a serum and moisturiser suited to the same skin concern for best results.
The right ingredients depend on what your skin is doing. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin hold moisture in dry or compromised skin. Niacinamide calms redness and helps balance oil. Salicylic acid clears congestion in oily or breakout-prone skin. Botanical extracts like green tea and chamomile add antioxidant support without heavy actives. Whatever cleanser you choose, follow it with broad-spectrum sun protection every morning — UV damage undoes the work of the rest of your routine.
Wet your face with lukewarm water (hot water strips the skin barrier). Work the cleanser in with your fingertips for about 30 seconds, paying attention to the hairline, jaw and around the nose where buildup collects. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry rather than rubbing. Most skin types do best with a cleanse morning and night; very dry or sensitive skin can skip the morning wash and rinse with water only.
It removes the things that don't belong: makeup, sunscreen, sweat, excess oil, pollution and dead skin cells. Without that reset, your serums and moisturisers sit on top of buildup instead of soaking into the skin where they work.
Look for a cream or milk cleanser that's fragrance-free and pH-balanced. Avoid sulphates (often listed as SLS or SLES), heavy essential oils and physical exfoliating beads. Ceramide- and glycerin-based formulas tend to be the gentlest option.
Twice daily suits most skin types: once in the morning to refresh, once at night to remove the day. Dry or reactive skin often does better with just an evening cleanse and a water rinse in the morning. If your skin feels tight or stings after washing, you're either over-cleansing or using something too harsh.
For light makeup, yes. For heavy foundation, waterproof mascara or long-wear lip products, double cleanse: start with an oil-based cleanser or balm to break down the makeup, then follow with your regular cleanser to clean the skin underneath.
Foaming or gel cleansers with salicylic acid (around 2%) help clear pores without over-stripping. Benzoyl peroxide washes are another option for active breakouts, though they can be drying, so alternate with a gentler cleanser on rest days. Skip anything labelled "deep clean" or "purifying" if it leaves your skin feeling squeaky tight. That's usually a sign the barrier is being stripped.