In this post, we will be talking about the best Japanese cleansers for dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin types.

Note: we couldn’t find much information about the products in this category. That’s why we only have 6 cleansers on this list.

All of the products we have chosen are free from alcohol, fragrance, sulfates, and parabens.

Our Pick:

This is a Japanese cleanser that is designed specifically for dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin types. It gently cleanses the skin leaving it soft and supple while protecting the natural ceramides from being washed off.

Pros:

• It thoroughly cleanses without stripping hydration.

• It protects ceramide levels.

• It is pH-balanced, fragrance-free, and colorant-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water/Aqua, Glycerin, Maltitol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-150, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

This is another Japanese foaming cleanser that should be suitable for dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin types. It should cleanse your skin gently without drying out your skin.

Pros:

• It penetrates deep into the pores to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, makeup, sebum, and other impurities. It doesn’t strip skin of any necessary oil and moisture, leaving a smooth, hydrated, and clean feeling.

• It contains hydrating components such as amino acids to keep the skin barrier hydrated.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Stearic Acid, PEG-8, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyquaternium-7, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sericin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Silk.

This is another famous Japanese cleanser that people should try using.

Pros:

• It gently cleanses the skin without irritating the skin or damaging the skin barrier.

• It contains no coloring agents, fragrances, as well as preservatives such as parabens and quality stabilizers, etc.

• It does contain squalane which will help to moisturize the skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, DPG, lauroyl methyl alanine Na, PEG-400, lauryl hydroxysultane, squalane, PCA-Na, lauric acid

This is a Japanese cleanser that gently removes dirt, sebum, and impurities without damaging the skin barrier.

Pros:

• It contains 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid that help to moisturize and preserve the skin barrier, leaving your face clean and soft.

• It is balanced with the skin’s natural pH.

• It is free of fragrances, colorants, mineral oil, and alcohol.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tea-Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Methylparaben, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Succinic Acid.

This is a gel cleanser that transforms into smooth oil and it not only removes dirt and sebum but also makeup without damaging the skin.

Pros:

• It is formulated with the original ingredient ITOWA (Alpinia Speciosa leaf extract, Peony extract, and Noni juice).

• It is Alcohol (ethyl alcohol) free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free, fragrance-free, and colorant-free.

• It is also dermatologically tested, and suitable for sensitive skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

ITOWA (Alpinia Speciosa leaf extract, Peony extract, and Noni juice), Job’s Tears Seed Extract, Chamomile Extract, and Glycerin.

 This is an amino acid-based face wash that gently cleanses the face while retaining the skin’s moisture.

Pros:

• It is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and has no artificial coloring.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, sorbitol, PEG 60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Rosemary Leaf Oil.

• Matsuyama Hadauru Moisturizing Cleansing Foam

• Muji’s Mild Moisturizing Facial Cleansing Foam

• COW Gyunyu Non-Additive Makeup Cleansing Milk

All of these products would be suitable for you. If we were to recommend one, we would go for the Curél Foaming Facial Wash, Cow Brand Non-Additive Face Wash, or the Hada Labo Hydrating Cleanser.