In this post, we will be talking about the best cleansers for lupus skin.

We made sure they are moisturizing and do not strip the moisture of the skin. They are also free of parabens, sulfates, silicones, mineral oils, and fragrances.

Another tip we have when choosing cleansers is to look for the words, “Gentle” and “Hydrating” as they would be made for sensitive skin.

The Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is the best cleanser we would recommend for lupus skin as It is made for normal to dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• Its gentle cream formula helps retains essential moisture and restore skin comfort, leaving the skin feeling comfortable and hydrated.

• It is formulated with niacinamide, prebiotic thermal spring water, and ceramide-3, which gently cleanses the skin of dirt, sunscreen, makeup, and impurities while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture barrier and pH.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER, GLYCERIN, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, PROPANEDIOL, AMMONIUM POLY ACRYLOYL DIMETHYL TAURATE, DISODIUM EDTA CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, POLYSORBATE 60, CERAMIDE NP, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, COCO-BETAINE, TOCOPHEROL.

This is an instant foaming cleanser formulated without soap and synthetic agents, enabling it to gently cleanse the skin, and is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin types.

• It does not contain parabens, sulfates, silicones, or mineral oils but does contain fragrance.

What ingredients does it contain?

water, glycerin, sodium cocoyl glutamate, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-betaine, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sodium chloride, sodium phytate, butylene glycol, matricaria flower extract, linalool, sage leaf extract, citronellol, grapefruit extract, fragrance.

The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is another cleanser you should definitely try using if you have lupus skin. It is a creamy, non-foaming cleanser, ideal for normal to dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• It removes dirt, sunscreen makeup, and impurities.

• Keep the skin’s natural pH balanced and not destroy the skin barrier.

• This cleanser defends the skin from dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness, and a weakened skin barrier.

• Formulated without fragrance, soap, parabens, or sulfates, and is non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, and Citric Acid.

The Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser is another cleanser just like the LRP and Cetaphil ones. It gently removes excess oil, dirt, sunscreen, and makeup, making your skin feel clean and moisturized daily.

It is available in a creamy and foaming formula.

• Cleanses away oil, grime, dirt, impurities, and bacteria.

• It can be used with most sensitive skin conditions including lupus skin associated with eczema.

• It is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and free from fragrances, parabens, and dyes.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol.

This is a gentle and effective, sulfate-free cleanser formulated with a blend of hydrating vegan milks to wash away dirt, impurities, sunscreen, and makeup without stripping skin. This makes it a really good cleanser for lupus skin.

• It is non-drying and feels gentle on the skin.

• The skin feels calm, moisturized, and soothed.

• This product is vegan, clean, cruelty-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, fragrance-free, gluten-free, sulfate-free, phthalates-free, and talc-free.

What ingredients does it contain?

Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Diheptyl Succinate, Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Oat Kernel Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Fig Fruit Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Oat Kernel Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phospholipids, Xanthan Gum, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Calcium Gluconate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium Sebacoyl Bis-Lauramidolysine, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

The CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser can remove makeup, dirt, and other debris without disrupting the skin’s natural protective barrier. It is a gentle face wash with ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid that restores the skin’s natural barrier.

• Suitable for normal to dry skin.

• Gently removes dirt, oil, and makeup without leaving skin tight or dry.

• It uses MVE Technology: This patented delivery system continually releases moisturizing ingredients for all-day hydration.

• It contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

• It is non-comedogenic, non-irritating, and fragrance-free.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 20, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.

The Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser is the 2nd most commonly used cleanser by people with perioral dermatitis. It helps remove makeup and excess skin oils without drying your skin and leaves the skin feeling clean and soft. 

• Great for people who have just been diagnosed with perioral dermatitis.

• Ideal for dry skin.

• It is dye-free, fragrance-free, lanolin-free, paraben-free, non-greasy, formaldehyde-free, won’t clog pores, gluten-free, and botanical extract-free.

What ingredients does it contain?

Purified water, glycerin, coco-glucoside, sodium cocoyl glycinate, acrylates copolymer, caprylyl glycol, mica, sodium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, titanium dioxide, sodium hydroxide, disodium EDTA.

This is another gentle and effective cream cleanser like the milk makeup but this one is formulated with rice that washes away daily buildup without stripping skin.

• It is formulated without mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, urea, DEA, TEA, or phthalates.

• It is non-comedogenic, non-irritating, and cruelty-free.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, GLYCERIN, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SODIUM CAPROYL METHYLTAURATE, COCO-BETAINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, BETAPHYCUS GELATINUM EXTRACT, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, FRAGRANCE, SACCHAROMYCES/CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF/CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE, RICE POWDER, CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, POLYQUATERNIUM-39, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, ALCOHOL.

The Spectro Gel cleanser is another cleanser we have on our list.

• Penetrates pores to remove dirt, oil, and bacteria that can cause acne.

• It is gentle, pH balanced, non-irritating, and non-comedogenic.

• Free from fragrance, dyes, sodium, sulfates, parabens, and lanolin.

• Softens and smoothens skin.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrated Silica, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Diazolidinyl Urea, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sorbitan Oleate.

All of these cleansers would be suitable for you. If we were to recommend one, we would go for the La Roche-Posay Toleriane as it is made specifically for sensitive skin. Cetaphil, Neutrogena, Cerave, and Vanicream are some other options.